Opinion
Walker will be missed in Imlay City
Dana Walker has been a familiar name and face around the Imlay City area for quite some time. As Chamber Director, there was no doubt that Dana was enthusiastic about the opportunity to promote member businesses, and toot the horn for all things Imlay City. When she...
When one door closes…
Things aren't exactly great for brick and mortar businesses. Big name brands and some smaller ones are closing up shop due to what's called the "Amazon Effect" or in more general terms, online shopping. When Shopko executives filed for bankruptcy last month they cited...
Story a reminder there’s no ‘typical’ victim
As this week's front page story illustrates, looks can be deceiving when it comes to heart health. An active wife and mother of three who's always been into fitness and health, she was actually running a marathon when she was stricken with a heart attack. She was only...
‘Lame duck’ sessions should be eliminated
A constitutional amendment to eliminate the 'lame duck' sessions for the Michigan legislature is both a bold and brilliant move by area Republican State Rep. Gary Howell. Howell recently proposed a plan that would eliminate legislative sessions from extending past...
Trickle down attitudes toward public education
Education funding in Michigan is a real patchwork affair. The dollars directed toward schools comes from many different sources and the formulas seem to be ever changing since legislators in Lansing can't seem to settle on a long-term plan other than regular...
Knowledge, involvement key to good government
Representative government. When we all work together, it's what makes our democracy great. Problems arise when those elected to represent the people act in ways that don't align with those who elected them. In Almont, government officials got a big reminder of that...
New year, new opportunity to shine light on state government
Another new year and another new opportunity for state lawmakers to get serious about transparency in government. Currently, Michigan ranks at the bottom rung of the ladder as the only state in the nation where state law exempts the governor and lieutenant governor...
DDA dissolution on fast track in Almont?
Residents of Almont, ask yourself the following questions: Do you enjoy the annual Holly Day Light Parade? The Heritage Festival in the Fall? Are you happy that snow removal is taken care of when necessary? How about the landscaping in the summertime? Do you like to...
Commitment to best local coverage in 2019
As 2018 winds down and the dawning of 2019 draws near, we—along with most other people on the planet—reflect on the past 12 months with a mix of nostalgia, gratitude and even relief. As the stories in these pages have reflected, the Tri-City area is a unique and...
