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CULTON: It’s the most wonderful time of the year

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, it’s not Christmas. It’s Horizons time! If you are ...

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Upton should wear censures as badges of honor

Congressman Upton should wear his censures by the Republican party as badges of honor and courage.  Although I ...

Columns

WILSON: Basking in the light

These days, it might seem that our lives are filled with political tumult and social turmoil. It might ...

Columns

HAVLICEK: Breaking down the House’s COVID Recovery Plan

Michigan House Republicans have introduced and passed three supplemental budget bills which together comprise their $3.5 billion Help ...

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Upton censure is disappointing

I am truly disappointed in the Republican Party of Cass County’s recent censuring of Congressman Fred Upton.  In ...

Newsletter Opinion

KAUFMANN: Moderation for a healthy heart

February is American Heart Month, and not just because of Valentine’s Day. Heart disease, which includes heart attacks, ...

Columns

SYTSMA: Make time for parenting

Time spent with children is some of the most meaningful time in a parent’s day. When parents separate, ...

Columns

WILSON: Challenges of pandemic retirement

As previously noted, I have taken on a new challenge; a lifestyle shift of all-encompassing proportions. I retired. ...

Columns

LASATA: Happy 184th birthday to the Great Lakes State!

On Jan. 26, Michiganders celebrated our state’s 184th birthday, marking the date in 1837 — after 30 years ...

Columns

APPLEGATE: Social emotional learning amid a pandemic

Working alongside families, educators help in building a foundation for their students so that they can grow academically, ...

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Well, it’s over

For 80-plus million Americans Inauguration Day was the beginning of America’s Great Catharsis. Perhaps the world’s, too. For ...

Columns

WILSON: I went to the doctor the other day

I went to the doctor the other day ­— and when I say “the other day,” I am ...

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Asking the right question

In a recent interview, Nancy Pelosi was asked what guided her in making decisions. She said she always ...

Columns

WILSON: Chickadee splats

A rampant pestilence was about to overrun the Elven Kingdom of Harmonium – or so the Town Crier ...

Newsletter Opinion

KAUFMANN: Redefining resolutions: Trash, treasure, dreams

The new year crept in quietly this year. In previous years, after 10 solid minutes of fireworks noise, ...

Opinion

HAVLICEK: Whitmer veto jeopardizes benefits, harms businesses

On Dec. 21, the Michigan Legislature passed a bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill, which provided help for small businesses, ...

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CULTON: Don’t shoot the messenger

The past few weeks — honestly, the past few years — have been tumultuous in America. Between warring ...

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Past incident provides roadmap

On July 28, 2012, three anti-nuclear bomb peace activists from the Plowshares organization broke into a supposedly impenetrable ...

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trump incited mob violence against our democracy

On Wednesday, Jan. 6, Donald Trump incited a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol.  During the weeks prior ...

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you, Congressman Upton

In past letters, I have been critical of Congressman Fred Upton because of his support of President Trump. ...

Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you to a fantastic community

2020 took many events and traditions away from families, organizations and the community.  “Shop with a Cop” pairs ...

Opinion

BEALOR: What access do parents have to children’s records?

Absent a court order to the contrary or other applicable law, parents in Michigan are granted equal access ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Democracy is under attack

Our democracy is under attack by Donald Trump and his corrupt enablers. Trump repeatedly claims (falsely) that the ...

Opinion

COLUMN: Remember our history

As I have sat and watched the events of the past few days unfold, I have found myself ...

Columns

WILSON: The way things were supposed to be: Part one

Once upon a time (because that is the proper way to begin all good fairy tales, flights of ...

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