To the Journal editor: For some time now, affordable housing in the city of Marquette has been in short supply and growing demand. Retail workers often have to commute from as far away as Ishpeming or K.I. Sawyer without the benefit of fixed-route buses. Marquette Senior High School and ...

To the Journal editor: During this holiday season, I have been thinking how nice it is to thank (and maybe tip) the civil servants and public works employees. They help us get through each year, but often go unnoticed. Consider a random act of kindness to these workers who reliably bring ...

To the Journal editor: A word of response from Bishop Katherine Finegan of the Northern Great Lakes Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to the now public communication of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette, Michigan. Usually, it would be inappropriate for me, a ...

To the Journal editor: Can someone please explain why Marquette, a city professing concern about a great need for affordable housing in the city, a city that has eagerly approved multiple eyesore expensive condo developments that obscure public view of the lake, just turned down by a ...

To the Journal editor: In this mixed-up world, I’m happy to say there are still people willing to help other people. On Dec. 14, I went to Krist gas station to get gas. The distance from the pumps to the office is a little far and the lot was icy. Evidently, a man inside saw my ...

To the Journal editor: Disclaimer: I am not an investment strategist; I’m just playing one for this (letter). There is plenty of uncertainty about our future right now, and it’s hard to know how to invest to give ourselves and our families a solid foundation for tomorrow. Consider ...