Grow some pain relief in gardens and containers
Guest Opinion
By Staff | on July 25, 2024
By Melinda Myers Ease your way through the busy summer season with the help of some pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory garden produce. Add them to your garden or containers or purchase the produce at your local farmer’s market. Refresh and rejuvenate yourself with a cup of mint-infused tea or ice water. Mint also helps relieve headaches and general aches and pain. […]
‘Exercise your right to vote’
Letter to the Editor
By Staff | on July 25, 2024
For those who say they don’t plan to vote in the upcoming elections because they believe their vote doesn’t count, or because they don’t like either candidate, it is really a betrayal to all of those in our history who have fought and died so valiantly, for that very freedom and privilege. Every vote matters and does make a difference. […]
Urges ‘Yes’ vote
By Staff | on July 25, 2024
I urge the residents of Roscommon County to vote “yes” in the Aug. 6 primary for the Michigan State University (MSU) Extension (4-H) and Roscommon County Economic Development Committee millage. This six-year millage of 0.13 mills is crucial for maintaining vital services in our community that benefit youth, families and small businesses. MSU Extension/4H offers programs in nutrition, agriculture and […]
‘Exuberantly extravagant amount of money’
Letter to the Editor
By Eric Hamp | on July 25, 2024
Vote “no” on Gerrish Township’s $10 million mega million millage tax. Two million worth of needs with eight million worth of wants. Vote “no” and tell the township officials that $10 million is an exuberantly extravagant amount of money. Dan Hagle Roscommon
You can vote against the GLUA sewer project
Letter to the Editor
By Eric Hamp | on July 25, 2024
If you live in Gerrish or Lyon townships, the upcoming Primary Election may be the only chance to have any say whatsoever in the proposed sewer project. A majority of property owners have petitioned against the STEP (Septic Tank Effluent Pump) sewer system, but they were overridden by an archaic medieval system through Public Act 188 in which major land […]
Reward excellence in local government
Letter to the Editor
By Staff | on July 25, 2024
The Aug. 6 Republican Primary Election in Lyon Township is critical. The current board has advanced the township in many ways. Their attention to the matters that make residents’ lives better is greatly appreciated. Opposing them is a group, who have admitted, they will all require training to do the basic functions of the job. First, the current board expertly […]
Voters beware… new scam discovered
Letter to the Editor
By Staff | on July 25, 2024
Having an auto injury left me in a wheelchair status and housebound seven months ago. I am a voter and Grayling resident, so thought it best to request an absentee ballot to do my patriotic duty. But! Read on. I contacted my [Crawford] County clerk and promptly received my ballot, with full easy-to-follow instructions. The election being in the next […]
Democracy or autocracy – our choice
Letter to the Editor
By Staff | on July 25, 2024
Democracy works when leaders are accountable to the citizens they serve. The right for all citizens to vote fairly in elections is vital to the success of any democratic form of government. We in the U.S. are at a tipping point in an effort to preserve our right to choose our leaders rather than having our leaders ignore citizens as […]
Correction
Letter to the Editor
By Eric Hamp | on July 25, 2024
A letter to the editor in the July 18 edition, “There are alternatives,” should have stated, “This election for township officials is critical to the future of our community,” rather than include, “Lyon Township.”
Experience matters
Letter to the Editor
By Eric Hamp | on July 25, 2024
The upcoming primary in August pits an experienced Lyon Township Board with a group of newcomers. Julie Tatro demonstrated her leadership abilities when she served on the board as interim township supervisor. She willingly stepped forward in a time of need after the vacancy of the township supervisor occurred. Julie masterfully managed the township when they needed her effective leadership. […]
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