To the Journal editor: This year’s presidential election is unlike others in our nation’s history. It appears to be shaping up to a decision whether to keep our current democratic system or try something else. If you are not a registered voter, please take the time to register. Contact ...

To the Journal editor: Today marks a historic milestone for Michigan’s 1st District. Callie Barr, a Democrat from Traverse City, has become the first woman to be nominated by a national party to represent our district in Congress. This moment is not just a victory for Callie Barr but ...

To the Journal editor; The Marlboro Man rides again! The Marlboro Man was a very successful advertising campaign that helped sell millions of cigarettes during the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. During my late teens, due to shrewd advertising, peer pressure, and a touch of ignorance I, too ...

To the Journal editor: Thanks to Houghton Daily Mining Gazette sports writer Daver Karnosky for the great coverage of the Negaunee/Marquette Little League Minors baseball matchup this week in District 11, and to The Mining Journal for printing the story. The Marquette 10-11-year-olds played ...

To the Journal editor: Watching this current political scene is so painful. I believe that people on all sides of the issues want the same basic thing, to live in a stable, fair country whose government has the best interests of its citizens guiding their governing. And it is also obvious ...

To the Journal editor: I was mountain biking on the South Trails last weekend when I saw that one of my favorite trails, Two Stroke, was closed. I hoped that this was just a temporary closure, but, sadly, the trail is to be permanently closed. The forest that the trail once ran through is ...