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Letters to the Editor

Thanks for ‘Ford’s Mixed Legacy’

I want to thank the writer of “Ford’s Mixed Legacy” for bringing to light some unsavory events of Kingsford’s past. The writer of “Ford’s Mixed Legacy” was right to call out the past actions of those who sought to limit the economic opportunities for African Americans in our ...

Some thoughts on waste plastic

I recently read a long article in another newspaper, a member of a chain of papers. They often have lengthy pieces, well researched, which a company that size can afford to do. This one was from the CEO of S.C. Johnson, a well-known Wisconsin company. It seems this man enjoys diving in various ...

Safer with guns?

Oh my. All those people opposing gun safety laws showed up at the same Dickinson County Board meeting. What are the odds? I guess those with a differing view somehow missed the memo. As to making this a “gun sanctuary county,” I would only point out that in this country, we expect ...

What’s wrong with this picture?

My wife and I are blessed to have three very precious granddaughters. The middle one (Hazel) is a very perceptive little 5 year old that just started kindergarten. On her first day, she had to ride on the school bus for the first time. After a long day, her mom met her as she got off the bus ...

Something is just not right

EDITOR: It was announced Monday that Michigan State University is investigating the leak of the head football coach Mel Tucker debacle. As if that matters right now, considering the turmoil encompassing the university, but it does not surprise me. I worked at the University of ...

Whitmer should consider options on health coverage

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has spoken publicly about her intention to protect Michiganders from unscrupulous insurance companies who try to weasel out of paying for essential health services. However, any action the governor chooses to take will have no bearing on employer-based health insurance. ...