Not too late to improve well-being
Do you think it is too late to take control of your health? Think again! This month the Thumb Community Health Partnership (TCHP) is recognizing Healthy Aging Month. We’re providing inspiration and practical ideas. It’s never too late for adults to improve their...
Does the fair have trained inspectors?
In regard to Ian Kempf’s response to Bernie Hillman’s August 3 letter to the editor about the Hernandez food truck that apparently didn’t meet fair standards, Mr. Kempf writes about fire safety, electrical, food safety and overall maintenance. Aren’t those the things...
A recap of Capac alumni reunion fun
On June 26, Capac High School held their annual School Reunion for anyone that has graduated from Capac High School at the Holly Meadows Golf Course. Sixty alumni were in attendance along with 11 guests for the buffet meal that was enjoyed by all. Sadly we lost 26...
Attica Days recap, with thanks
Attica had the best of everything at the 2022 Attica Days Festival. The weather was beautiful and the vendors were many, thanks to Diana Weingartz and co-workers Michelle Lewz and Heather Sweet. Thanks to Tracy Aldrich, along with Lisa Cox, the kids tent was awesome...
Q&A about food truck decision
Did the fair board get uppity and start looking down its collective noses towards a particular longtime vendor because its food trailer doesn’t meet the aesthetics, that is to say it isn’t fancy enough for the current regime? I’m speaking of the buzz around Imlay City...
Trump was strong leader who cared
This year has thus far been challenging to anyone trying to make a living, pay bills, raise children, buy goods and find workers for their businesses all through Michigan. There are challenges of generally staying well and caring for family too. Now we have high gas...
CHS Class of ’81 grateful for support
The Capac High School Class of 1981 would like to thank classmates, alumni, family, friends, and the community who provided donations and sponsorships, helped in public awareness, purchased shirts and/or items on the online auction, volunteered or golfed in the...
Emotional decisions are bad decisions
It must be clear now to even the most zealous Biden supporters that Joe Biden is severely diminished. One does not need to point out the numerous incidents that clearly display this. I am of the firm opinion that he is incapable of making any complex decisions or...
Paying price for ‘disastrous leadership’
It’s disturbing to read the ill-informed thoughts some folks in this area have regarding Biden and Trump. Trump did not collude with the Russians. This hoax has been disproved over and over again. Under Trump our border was secure, fuel plentiful and cheap and our...
Climate crisis story should be told
As someone who follows local and national news reports, I must tell you I am worried about the recent extreme heat and wildfires raging across the country. I feel for people who lose their lives and livelihoods to extreme weather, and I’m scared that it’s only a...
