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Opinion

OK2SAY tipline can help keep our schools safe

Editorial

As schools across the state start the new academic year, parents and children are reminded that Michigan has a valuable resource, OK2SAY, to help keep students safe. OK2SAY, which is housed within the Michigan State Police Office of School Safety, allows students to confidentially report tips ...

A shift of seasons

Local columns

“Time will tell just who has fell and who’s been left behind, when you go your way and I go mine” – Bob Dylan There’s been a shift that I’ve noticed, a tilting of an axis somewhere that has slid the chessboard toward the edge of the table. The switch was borne of a fever dream of ...

In defense of ‘Sandwich Man’

Local columns

These are dark days for American lovers of liberty, so any glimmers of light are especially welcome. Let's start with "Sandwich Man." The world knows him as the pink-shirted guy who shouted at federal agents patrolling the streets of Washington, D.C. After some aggressive language and pungent ...

Almanac for Sept. 2, 2025

Local columns

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 2, the 245th day of 2025. There are 120 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1945, Japan formally surrendered in ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, ending World War II. Also on this date: In 1666, the Great Fire of London began, which would ...