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Opinion

‘Holy’ tag on Iran war further adds to its disaster

Columns

By CLARENCE PAGE Syndicated columnist Watching Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth lead us to war against Iran reminds me, as war stories often do, of a scene in one of my favorite war movies. I’m talking about the unforgettable Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore, brilliantly played by Robert Duvall, ...

Nancy Guthrie case hits home for offspring of elderly parent

Columns

By JESSICA A. JOHNSON Syndicated columnist The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been a grueling national story. It has been over two months since Nancy was last seen on Feb. 1 at her home in Tucson, Arizona, and her case is ...

‘Godfather’ tactics and a golf mulligan is needed

Columns

As a fan of the movie "The Godfather," there is a classic line that is referenced that sets the tone for the entire movie. Michael Corleone tells his soon-to-be wife how his father was able to establish himself as a ruthless negotiator. In essence, "my father made a person an offer that they ...

Tidying up neighborhoods a good idea

Editorial

With several recent days in the 30s and 40s and perhaps a bit more, many early signs of spring can be seen in Marquette County and around the Upper Peninsula. It can be delightful to watch the snow and ice melt away. However, soil and pavement are not the only things that become visible as the ...

Killing and indifference

Columns

Is personal freedom a reality or a myth? Does the government execute the will of the governed or the will of those who finance its officials? Does the Bill of Rights restrain the government? Are the levers of government power pulled by those the governed have elected or those we don't see? Do ...