Opinion

Madam Governor: Fix the unemployment system.

April 8, 2020

Madam Governor: Fix the unemployment system. By state Rep. Jack O’Malley of Lake Ann People across Michigan have had their livelihoods upended by the coronavirus outbreak and ensuing executive orders that have brought our state to a standstill. Through a two-week stretch from late March to early April, more people in our state filed for unemployment than all of last…

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Senator urges us to do our part during COVID-19 crisis.

March 26, 2020

Senator urges us to do our part during COVID-19 crisis. Letter to the Editor by Sen. Curt VanderWall. Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Media Group 31, LLC, owner of Mason County Press.  The situation we are facing in Michigan, across the nation and around the world is…

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Go jump in the lake, and feed local students.

March 11, 2020

Go jump in the lake, and feed local students. Letter to the Editor by Tara Autrey Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Media Group 31, LLC, owner of Mason County Press.  Dear Editor, I am about to drive my family and friends crazy. Nearly every sentence I utter…

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Local schools have world class robotics teams.

March 4, 2020

Local schools have world class robotics teams. Letter to the Editor by Scott Ward, president of West Shore Community College.  Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Media Group 31, LLC, owner of Mason County Press.  I recently witnessed our future in action at a FIRST Robotics regional competition…

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Letter to editor: School board recognition month.

January 29, 2020

Letter to the Editor, by Jason Kennedy, superintendent of Ludington Area School District.  Dear Oriole Family: Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed January 2020 as School Board Recognition month. It is important that we take a moment to recognize and honor our Board members for their commitment and dedication to the students and families of our community. The Board is committed…

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