Perspectives

Editorial: Some things should never be a surprise

“Everyone loves a surprise” is an old cliche, but surprises have their time and place. One place they don’t belong is in important government decisions like the hiring of a city administrator.

Mitch Myers: Our right to vote is under attack

If the SAVE Act passes as currently written, as many as 69 million women who changed their name after they were married or divorced would face significant difficulties registering to vote. 

Letter to the Editor for May 2025

Help animals in need

Editorial: Lenawee County’s best

The response to last month’s devastating fire in downtown Adrian is a testament to the bravery and professionalism of our local firefighters. To see evidence...

Editorial: Bungling of trade policies could devastate local farmers

Blundering around sticking your fingers into things you don’t understand is no way to run a lemonade stand, let alone a country.

Letters to the Editor for April 2025

Keep Elon Musk’s hands off of our Social Security ... A republic, but can we keep it?

Editorial: Adrian’s upcoming leadership search

With every change comes opportunity, and the city of Adrian’s search for the next city administrator is no different.

Letter to the Editor for March 2025

Anti-solar activists continue to shortchange our communities

Empowering Latinos in Lenawee County

Hispanics of Lenawee Alliance (HOLA) was founded in 2006 to serve the Lenawee County community. As a community-focused organization, HOLA’s mission is to advocate for and support all marginalized community members, with a special emphasis on the Hispanic population.

Editorial: Don’t sleep through zoning discussions

It’s not attention-grabbing, but zoning is one of the most important decisions a local government can make.