Investing almost $70 million in increasing the access to high-speed Internet in Northern Michigan is necessary for economic growth and diversity in the state of Michigan. After relying on the … more

I’m getting really sick of seeing the term “racist” being thrown around so loosely. Whether you support the Arizona immigration law, oppose the mosque being built near ground zero, or think Reverend Al Sharpton needs to have his jaws permanently wired shut, there are many people who would be quick to call you racist. more

Seeing students and parents scramble to make last-second back-to-school preparations reminds me of one year ago when President Obama announced he would welcome students back to school. Not … more

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s with a heavy heart I announce my retirement from column writing. I (sob) have given it much thought and talked with my family, and I believe this will be my last … more

I saw what might be the greatest commercial ever made. It was a commercial for a Dodge tent event, in which a line of Dodge vehicles drive out from a tent and line up, while the announcer says … more

This week, the Herald is running its fall sports previews for Mio AuSable and Fairview, as the beginning of the school year continues to loom. But for athletes in football, volleyball, soccer and … more

Fairview Area Schools’ decision to share staff and athletics with Atlanta Community Schools, and Mio AuSable’s attempts to share mechanic services with West Branch-Rose City Area Schools are wise … more

Yes, that wonderful time of year, when the days steadily become cooler and the leaves begin to turn various shades of red and yellow, is coming soon. When nature starts to show off one last time … more

Honestly, I don’t think the Tea Party movement is necessarily a bad thing. We need deficit hawks. We need Constitution hawks. We needed them before 2009. We needed them when the Patriot … more

We in Northern Michigan may not be desensitized to the kind of things that people in big cities are. Violent crimes such as murder and armed robbery may not be uncommon in Oakland County, but in … more

To truly appreciate nature, whether it is in the form of a forest or waterway, people need access to it. The U.S. Forest Service’s proposed trails could bring nature closer to people in the county, … more

Not too long ago, I penned a column in our sister publication about how the Tigers were wasting no time in melting down. Since then, they have done nothing to change my mind. So it’s time to set … more