Every season, at this time of the year, fans, analysts, players, coaches, administrators and everybody else in college football begin arguing their stance on the current Bowl Championship Series … more

Call me cynical. Tell me I am wrong, but I just think this whole “man with a golden voice” story is destined for failure and a sad ending. more

Editor, In response to the “Privatization vs. Public Service” article in the March 4, 2009 issue: My name is Theresa Irving and my official title is Arenac County Building Department Clerk, … more

There’s nothing you can do to convince me to open my basement door. All I see is some sort of black pit of doom, so I keep the door closed at all times. I even close the door that leads to the … more

Resolved Issue, March 8. 2009 Editor, In recent weeks I have had an issue with the Arenac Township Board concerning some missing checks. It is my pleasure to state that all seventeen checks … more

I was never really keen on board games as a kid. It wasn’t as though I disliked them or anything. I actually thought they were fairly fun. The problem was that I really didn’t have many people to play them with. My brother was kind of young for anything I wanted to play, and my sister had a habit of punching me and storming off anytime I started winning in a game. So yes, even though I had some games, and had some fun trying to play them by myself… for the most part, they sat on the shelf getting dusty. more

Christmas in our family has always been one of traditions that shifts and changes over the years. However, despite their dynamic nature, the changes have always felt like components to a proper … more

I’ve always been a fan of magic. Not to the point where I wanted to become a magician but it picks my interest enough that I like movies and shows with magic in them. And not the lame … more

Arenac County government has received well over $200,000 in two-percent class three gaming revenue funds from the Saginaw-Chippewa Indian Tribe, but the $50,000 (out of roughly $81,000) being … more

This has been a pretty eventful summer if you’re a science buff like myself. more