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A column by John Elchert

Democracy needs journalism

That headline is on the bottom of all emails from friend and Michigan Press Association Public Affairs Manager Lisa McGraw. It is a constant reminder of the important responsibility that newspapers must keep in mind and strive to fulfill. 07/24/2024 03:46 PM

By Tim Skubick

Benson eyeing governor’s seat?

Usually in this town, there is one major state capitol news development each week that warrants a deeper dive via an extended column in this news hole. Not this week. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

A column by Amy Hubbell

Local cherry growers need help

Times are tough for your neighborhood cherry growers. Farmers whose families are dependent upon the fruit for their livelihoods get up and go to work each day knowing they may or may not get money from their harvest. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

A column by Brian Freiberger

Enjoy these moments

As the Fourth of July weekend is upon us, let’s take a deep breath and enjoy the moment. As we celebrate the Independence of the United States of America in 1776, and the continued fight for freedom, we shall be holding our family closer than ever on this joyous holiday. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM

By Tim Skubick

Whitmer silent on presidential race

It’s a harmful, often laughfi lled cat and mouse game that Michigan governors have played with the political press in our town over the years but never before has it crescendoed to where we are today. If you combine all the national coverage with what the news hounds around here are writing, speculation about a certain female governor for president is about as omnipresent in the media as the daily weather report. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM

A column by Zachary Marano

When you have a problem, talk it out

I understand that tensions are high in an election year with highly controversial presidential candidates. But nonetheless, I urge people to attempt an open dialogue with each other before throwing the first blow. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM

By Tim Skubick

What will you remember in November?

Since nobody keeps track of it, there is no exact figure. But betcha dollars to donuts that millions of dollars is spent each year on media training. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM

A column by Meakalia Previch-Liu

Chasing the Northern Lights

Severe solar storms and dazzling Northern Lights displays have been gracing the skies of Michigan more than usual these past few months, and like so many other people amazed by the natural phenomena, I have been relishing every chance I get to see them. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

By Tim Skubick

Possible gubernatorial candidates for 2026

There are, give or take, about 550 days before Michigan voters pick a new governor, so you might be asking yourself why am I about to waste my time on a column on whom might be the next governor in November 2026? 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

A column by Amy Hubbell

Thanks to the dads in our lives

It’s been nearly 25 years since I’ve spent Father’s Day with my dad; 2013 with my fatherin- law. But they are still with us. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

By Tim Skubick

‘Wacky’ time in the state capital

This is a wacky time of the year around these parts. Members of the house are itching to get the heck out of here to run for reelection back home which is Job One for them. The onlyproblemisJob Onefor you, if you want any state services, is for them to spend $80 billion of your tax dollars first. That includes everything from state cops to janitors at your local school and everything in between. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM

A column by Brian Freiberger

Advice to grads: Find your road

Summer is in the air and Leelanau County High School seniors will take the stage to receive their diplomas at Northport, Suttons Bay, St. Mary, Northport, and Leelanau School this weekend. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM

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