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Editor: The family of James Raffaelli would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported us during our recent loss. Your kind words, cards, food, flowers, plants and acts of kindness have meant so much to us in this difficult time. We especially want to thank the medical staff at UP Health Portage and UP Health Marquette, Adams Township First Responders, Mercy EMS, Omega House, Aspirus At Home, Pastor Bucky Beach, Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Services, the City of Houghton Police Dept., the City of Hancock Police Dept., the Houghton County Sheriff’s ...

Cal Thomas

Columns

In his address to Israel's Knesset following the release of 20 living hostages by Hamas, President Donald Trump said several things that reflect wishful thinking. Among them: "The forces of chaos that have plagued the region are totally defeated." "The enemies of all civilization are in ...

Veronique De Rugy

Columns

With yet another round of tariffs taking effect this week — this time on cabinets and other furniture, timber and lumber — the White House insists that its policies are about "fairness" and "reciprocity." The evidence now tells a different story of higher prices for Americans, lower margins for U.S. firms, collapsing exports in flagship industries, investment paralysis and mounting risks of an economic slowdown. Start with exports. American goods are losing ground fast. A recent KPMG survey finds that "60% of businesses reported decreased overseas sales" in the first six months of ...

Letter to the editor

Letters to the Editor

Editor: The Copper Country Angel Mission and The Salvation Army would like to thank all the groups, businesses, and people who contributed to the Stuff the Bus School Backpack Program. With the community’s tremendous support 420 preschool through high school backpacks were filled with age appropriate school supplies and hygiene items for students who were registered for the program. Also as part of the program parents were given a chance to select new socks and underwear for their children. We want to especially thank the Walmart Corporation for their Sparks Program generous grant ...

Armstrong Williams

Columns

Amid discussions about furloughs and firings of federal employees, we often forget that most are ordinary citizens trying to make ends meet. Some hold these jobs for the benefits they provide, and others because they genuinely enjoy helping people and take pride in where they work. We must not ...

Clarence Page

Columns

A lot of political figures are understandably nervous about facing a Senate committee probe. Not Pam Bondi. In more than four hours of testimony last week to the Senate Judiciary Committee, she responded to the most polite questions with the air of contempt worthy of her boss, President ...