DID YOU SEE THE STORY coming out of downstate Alpena about their county library? It seems members of that conservative community have a problem with books they feel are inappropriate for young people being placed on shelves intended for use by anyone… regardless of age or maturity. And they’re not just ... Continue Reading
Women’s Work
IT'S BEEN A HUNDRED YEARS in the making, going back to when women were granted the right to vote. But now it’s time to acknowledge the obvious. The executive office, formerly the sole province of men in suits, is now thoroughly unisex. For sure, women have been well represented in the workplace since before ... Continue Reading
Dark Stores, Lansing Hopes, Wisconsin Bullies, and Secret Funding
A COUPLE OF weeks ago, there was talk of possible protests against the big box stores seeking lower assessments in Marquette County. Public shamings! Picket lines! Boycotts! That talk, while not silent, has died down. Instead, the anger is now focusing on a petition drive urging legislators to pass laws that would ... Continue Reading
Meijer Considers Expanding, Library Considers Closing Both Sunday and Monday
We told you a couple of months ago that representatives from Meijer, the superstore, were sniffing around, asking property owners in Marquette Township if they might be interested in selling their property. The interest is still there. Meijer corporate officials won't confirm it and so far Meijer isn't dealing directly ... Continue Reading