Editor, Here we go again – I read in the Oct. 6 edition of the Detroit News paper that the residents of Beaver Island are having problems with the cormorant birds. Beaver Island residents are … more

About a year ago, Pete Fabbri, a West Branch business owner, set out on a mission to attempt to have a film shot in Ogemaw County. Since then, the West Branch Film Authority has had several workshops … more

I never imagined that a small city north of Midland would be the place I’d end up after graduating from college. As a non-native Michigander, I don’t particularly fit into the “Michigan culture” stereotype that I’ve created in my mind. more

On Sept. 30 there was a huge political breakout – the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee composed of 30 Senators agreed unanimously on something. The $4.7 billion bill all nodded yes in … more

The past two weeks have been jam packed when it comes to news in the sports world. But of course, none of it was positive, since we have America’s Olympic sweetheart Michael Phelps shown in a … more

Due to the economic struggles, especially here in Northern Michigan, many people have been forced to make difficult decisions. For many, these decisions have revolved around forgoing luxuries … more

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, since taking over a few years ago, has been relentless in his pursuit to clean up the NFL image. Which makes perfect sense, as the league was becoming more about … more

Well, Jim Joyce, aren’t you the popular one? That was sarcasm. Replay shows that Galarraga clearly covered the bag in time, caught the throw from Miguel Cabrera in time, and should have immediately started a once-in-a-lifetime celebration with his teammates, coach and thousands of fans. Instead, Galarraga threw a complete game, one-hit shutout. Not too shabby, unless you consider that he was perfect through 8 2/3 innings and clearly got the final out in a perfect game! more

With much still to be decided in the Western Conference playoff picture, the Red Wings, thanks to another great season, have already clinched the Central Division and are sitting on the 2-seed with … more

November 5 is National Men Make Dinner Day – a day that will no doubt garner comedic jabs about burnt meatloaf and dry macaroni and cheese, but let me tell you what I think about cooking. … more