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Best course of action would be to share the Big Ten’s wealth
December 23, 2012 The Big Ten’s expansion into East Coast television markets by adding two additional universities could be a potential windfall for all 14 conference-member athletic departments. more »»
State grants to address river cleanup projects
December 22, 2012 A grant program initiated by the state and an environmental group appears to be a good way to conduct modest cleanups of rivers and stream. more »»
Connecticut school killings shock nation’s conscience
December 21, 2012 One week ago today, the unthinkable happened. A deeply troubled young man, armed with an array of weaponry, broke into an elementary school in Newtown, Con. more »»
Trailhead decision a wise one by city commission
December 20, 2012 A recent decision by the Marquette City Commission should please just about everybod. more »»
Inouye exemplified best nation has to offer in war, peace
December 19, 2012 It’s nearly impossible to overestimate the contribution that Daniel Inouye made to this nation, whether it was on the battlefield or the floor of the U.S. Senate. more »»
Homelessness continues to be troublesome
December 18, 2012 The state’s economy may finally be improving. One sign of that rising tide: a reduced rate of homelessness overall in the state. more »»
DNR program good step to get youth involved
December 17, 2012 Credit the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for coming up with a program aimed at giving young people an opportunity to become more closely involved in the great outdoors by helping develop... more »»
Cooperation seen on severance tax deal in Lansing
December 16, 2012 With Go. more »»
Fresh food label one way to lift ‘food desert’ label
December 16, 2012 It sounds odd to hear that parts of Adrian, Blissfield and Tecumseh are considered “food deserts.” Surrounded by some of Michigan's most productive farmland, the communities' designation by the U.S. more »»
Time to consider a flu shot to avoid sickness later
December 15, 2012 Although flu season typically doesn’t peak until January or February, some public health officials are saying December might be the worst month this season. more »»
Pet for Christmas gift is a lifetime commitment
December 14, 2012 Christmas is rapidly approaching and as the holiday nears, we hope some folks consider acquiring some unconditional love by bringing a pet into their homes. more »»
Recreation Passport program turning out to be good one
December 13, 2012 The state’s fledgling Recreation Passport program has started to pay dividends in the central Upper Peninsula. more »»
Move to raze old orphanage the right one
December 12, 2012 A once stately structure that was home to scores of less fortunate young residents of the region has deteriorated into a major eyesore and safety concern in south Marquette. more »»
Winter driving conditions are here for season
December 11, 2012 If the snowfall the area received toward the end of the firearm deer season wasn’t enough, the dicey road conditions that greeted most Upper Peninsula drivers Monday morning on the commute in to wor... more »»
Changing recall language makes a lot of sense
December 10, 2012 After years of complaints, the State Legislature is finally getting around to considering changes to the state law that governs recall elections. more »»
EPA, DEQ should soon meet with locals on CR 595
December 9, 2012 Under a decision issued within the past week, the Marquette County Road Commission has 30 days to address objections to its proposed County Road 595 project by the U.S. more »»
It’s time for Muskegeon County to move on jail
December 9, 2012 For more than a decade, various county boards have debated expanding or renovating the Muskegon County jail while conditions have worsened and sentencing and treatment options slowly have been... more »»
Hydraulic fracking imperfect but feasible process
December 8, 2012 We have every confidence that an EPA study on what’s known as hydraulic fracking will give the practice a clean bill of health. Fracking isn’t new. more »»
Pearl Harbor attack resonates, should provide lessons
December 7, 2012 Seventy-one years ago, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt uttered these oft-quoted words: “Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was... more »»
State playing key role in brownfield development
December 6, 2012 The state of Michigan is proving to be an important partner in Marquette’s downtown development and redevelopment. more »» |
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