Even in this high tech age of computers, twitter and cell phones, the fact remains: it’s important for people to be able to read and write. Unfortunately, many schools are under-achievers, not … more

When I introduced myself a few months ago, I rattled off a list of all the things I had never done that I deemed “stuff people in Michigan do.” I hadn’t fished, ridden a snowmobile, hunted — … more

It’s a big two weeks for the city of AuGres. First on July 25 and 26, there is Rock and Roll Weekend – a two-day extravaganza of classic cars. It includes one of the biggest car cruises … more

With the Sunrise Coast recently becoming a featured destination on the Pure Michigan Web site, it’s important that Arenac County do its part in joining forces with the rest of the northeast … more

The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are two NFL teams that we just love to hate, because most years they are just so much better than our favorite team. So for many football fans, … more

Gov. Granholm literally took the bull by the horns last week and proclaimed the first day of spring a no-eat-meat-day in Michigan. What did you eat on Saturday, March 20, 2010? Were you “bad” … more

Since President Obama, Governor Jennifer Granholm and our elected officials in the state of Michigan apparently haven’t had the chance to do it publicly, let me be among the first to say thank you … more

The Arenac County Historical Society Museum in AuGres hosted Casey Wise last week and he spoke about his father and grandfather’s businesses at Point Lookout in AuGres. Audience members at the … more

Editor, One has to wonder who the decision makers are. Are you kidding me, spending $4.9 Million on a bike path while our bridges, and roads are falling apart? These paths will be used maybe four … more

To the parents that kept their children out of school on Sept. 8 because they feared the president, also known to some as a brainwashing alien bent on world destruction, would indoctrinate their … more