FLINT — Half the movies these days are about the comic book characters of my misspent youth, which is kinda funny since I was always told comic books would rot my brain and spoil my character. » Full Story

TRAVERSE CITY — Family ties abound in the Aug. 5 primaries for the State House of Representatives — a house decimated because 44 of its 110 members are term-limited. » Full Story

ESCANABA — I believe it was Bill Moyers who wrote about Lyndon Johnson’s “nigra” speeches in the south. » Full Story

This week’s bouquets go to:



From Greg Stevenson on behalf of the Baldwin Township Board:

“Another huge bouquet of thanks to Beverly Lippens for initiating the effo » Full Story

ESCANABA — Attending my granddaughter’s wedding this month was the catalyst to research wedding history and the changes in weddings just in my lifetime. » Full Story

FLINT — You can tease a Yooper about many things — his accent, his tendency to slap the term “eh?” onto the end of most sentences, his fondness for deer, beer and flannel. » Full Story

TRAVERSE CITY — There is concern in some circles that the Great Lakes Compact, the anti-diversion pact sent to Congress last week after Michigan was the last state to approve it, might fail on Capitol » Full Story

WASHINGTON — Medicare is a critically important program that provides essential health care to many folks across the country. » Full Story

This week’s bouquets go to:



• From Joe Frappier, Escanaba:

“Let’s give the city of Escanaba bouquets for the great fireworks this Fourth of July and for the worker » Full Story

Are you having a vacation or a ‘stay-cation’ this summer?

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