Some people are getting sick of the green movement, but whether or not they want to admit it, it is a necessary step forward when it comes to the future of energy in the U.S., as well as an important … more

As I write this column from downtown scenic Omer, the smallest city in the beautiful state of Michigan, it hit me – I have an idea for you to enjoy a sizzling summer day, with your elderly neighbor … more

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) organization began in 1993 and featured some of the most brutally prehistoric rules known to organized fighting. Fighters wore no gloves, were allowed to … more

That’s the $1 million question. Everyone on TV has their own opinion – she’s getting out of politics, she’s a quitter, she can be more effective by stumping in the lower 48 for the … more

For a while, the general attitude conveyed by some people regarding Standish Max was that no matter what the community did, it wouldn’t matter. The decision was sealed. It looks like some … more

Summer — the best time to play outdoors Everyday we hear the words “In this tough economic time…” and we all feel in different ways the impact of the economic crisis. But there is … more

Let’s clean up those illegal trash sites There is a new state wide volunteer group that has formed to clean up public lands. I am the volunteer representative responsible for suggesting sites … more

In Malcolm Gladwell’s book Blink, psychologists and researchers claim, and back up their claims, that most of the times when people make judgments on thin slicing, which is basically using … more

There are so many supposedly great movies that are coming out this summer. Critics tell me “Don’t wait!” or that I “Have got to see this!” but I ignore the hype. In fact, going to movie … more

The state of the economy in Arenac County has put Standish’s City Council in a tight situation time after time after time this year. Making a choice on whether or not to waive Mistequay … more