Editorials
Riding it out safely when storms roll through region
The summer so far in the Upper Peninsula has been relatively free of severe storms — but it's only roughly halfway through the season. Indeed, the National Weather Service forecast for late Tuesday into Thursday called for thunderstorms to move through the region, with the potential to ...
Editorial cartoon for July 23, 2025
Government doesn’t work without citizen participation
We’ve all had complaints at one time or another about government and what we consider to be its failures. We’ve all had concerns about rising taxes and how that money is spent. It turns out that in small-town America, governance requires participation, collaboration and a variety of ...
Editorial cartoon for July 22, 2025
Taking steps to avoid vehicle theft this summer
One surefire way to have a road trip ruined this summer is for the main mode of transportation — the vehicle — to be stolen. July marks Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, a reminder for motorists to guard against someone speeding off with their car or pickup truck. More than 850,000 ...



