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Vets Day reminds us that freedom is not free
November 12, 2012 Veterans Day is one of those holidays that virtually everyone is aware of but few people know or truly understand its origins. Here are the basic. more »»
NRC the best agency to decide wolf hunt issue
November 11, 2012 State Sen. Tom Casperson, R-Escanaba, and Rep. Matt Huuki, R-Atlantic Mine, have introduced legislation now under consideration to designate gray wolves as game animals in Michiga. more »»
Panel lays out good ideas on improving state park system
November 11, 2012 A panel made up of people from nature conservancies, trail groups and other users has recommended ways to improve and revitalize Michigan’s state parks system, which has fallen on fallow times. more »»
Safety of miners should be number one priority
November 10, 2012 During the past year, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration filed 39 requests that miners allegedly suspended or fired for expressing concerns about safety be reinstate. more »»
Saturday is a really big day for local football fans
November 9, 2012 Saturday marks an important day for local football fans. more »»
Progress blowing in the wind for Ishpeming?
November 8, 2012 It appears progress is being made in the Pioneer Bluffs wind turbine saga that dates back more than six years. more »»
Obama wins re-election but will anything change?
November 7, 2012 The voters have spoken. Campaign 2012 is in the books. And now, Barack Obama, assisted by Joe Biden, must find ways to govern, going forward. more »»
Take seriously the right to vote in today’s election
November 6, 2012 Unless you’ve been hiding underneath a very large rock — one blocking all cellphone, Internet, radio, TV and print media signals — you know that today is Election Day. more »»
Entrepreneurial rating speaks well for area
November 5, 2012 The city of Marquette and Marquette Township were both highly touted in a recent study as areas fostering entrepreneurial growth and economic development, the latest in a long line of accolades the... more »»
Voters should closely consider ballot proposals
November 4, 2012 The Mining Journal is joining several other newspapers in the state which have warned their readers about the potential dangers associated with several of the ballot proposals that seek to amend the... more »»
Long verdue ‘pledge’ law helps return to patriotism
November 4, 2012 No right-minded, true-hearted American can possibly object to a proposed state law that would require a daily moment when Michigan school children are encouraged to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. more »»
Obama, Christie pull together to help storm victims
November 3, 2012 Indeed, comments by President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie this week were unusual in the context of an election campaign in which the two men are on opposing sides. more »»
Big Bay benefit is well worth area support
November 2, 2012 It’s a situation no one would want to be in: Judy Parrish is in desperate need of a heart transplant. more »»
Myers a good choice for 2012 Evergreen Award
November 1, 2012 Another deserving area resident has been honored for her dedication to the community and the betterment of young women and girls. more »»
New Halloween tradition set in city’s downtown
October 31, 2012 It’s never too late to start a new holiday traditio. more »»
Romney deserves support, vote in presidential bid
October 30, 2012 Before casting your vote in the election for president, ask yourself two questions: First, is the United States better off today than four years ago? Even more important, will you be better off four... more »»
Lower gasoline prices good news for everyone
October 29, 2012 We are continuing to see a trend when it comes to the price of gas in the Marquette area and that trend is good news. more »»
Sobriety court a welcome addition to justice system
October 28, 2012 In the face of a seeming tidal wave of drug problem challenges washing across Marquette County, local officials ranging from courts and police to the county board of commissioners and health care... more »»
City residents urged to vote support of charter
October 28, 2012 A draft of the proposed new Marquette city charter was approved by a unanimous vote of the nine-person charter commission and has been reviewed and approved by Michigan’s governor and attorney... more »»
Attack ads should be researched to find truth
October 28, 2012 Political attack ads have thinkers wearing out their keyboards looking for the truth and have blind-loyal partisans happy when people they dislike are attacked. more »» |
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