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Opinion

Who’s in charge?

Columns

It's a little hot for a bowl of soup unless it's cucumber or gazpacho. We all now have an alphabet soup of issues presented to us, to live with and comprehend with each of our own beliefs about the what, when and why. A for agenda (s), B for budget, C a congress that has ghosted us all and ...

Veritas gets a reboot

Columns

It took threats to cut off its federal funding following anti-Semitic, anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations for Harvard University to consider again pursuing what used to be the foundation of its motto "Veritas," or truth. The Wall Street Journal reports that leaders of the ...

Construction zones can mean waits

Editorial

The peak of the summer road construction season is rapidly approaching. Across the Upper Peninsula, there are numerous state highway projects in progress while others are just getting under way. The road projects construction often involves lane closures and sometimes the stoppage of ...

Is the Jeffrey Epstein scandal finally behind us? Don’t bet on it

Columns

When a reporter asked Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation on Tuesday, President Trump could not contain himself a moment longer. "Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?" he said, pushing back against the question. "This guy's been talked about for years. ...

Pulling trailer or camper? Here’s some guidelines

Editorial

With summer travel in full swing — and many headed north to enjoy some quality recreation time outdoors — regional law enforcement has provided some safety tips for those with trailers and campers in tow. “State Patrol troopers and inspectors are on the roads every day to make sure ...

Were our framers neurologists?

Letters To The Editor

Following thoughts were spurred by recent political discussions I’ve had with friends, family, and people from other countries, where many stated … “America has lost its mind!”. I started to look at our American Experiment through a new lens. Was it an attempt to create a governing ...