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Editorial

Grief and bereavement support services are available

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), in partnership with Michigan 211, has launched a new website dedicated to increasing access to grief and bereavement support services and resources. The website was made possible through a $490,000 grant to the MDHHS Division of ...

Michigan’s Primary Election is near

Less than two weeks remain until the Aug. 6 Primary Election in Michigan and eligible residents who still need to register to vote or update their registration must now do so in person. To avoid postal delays, voters with an absentee ballot should hand deliver it to their local clerk s office ...

Prevent being a target of vehicle theft

With the summer travel season in full swing, it’s a good time to remind the public to be mindful about where and how they leave their vehicles. In 2023, more than 1 million vehicle thefts were reported nationally, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This means ...

Proposed marijuana legislation a sign of the times

This week, Sen. Gary Peters introduced a piece of legislation that aims to ensure applicants for federal positions and security clearances are not being denied due to past marijuana use. “As we work to build a highly skilled federal workforce, it’s crucial that the federal government ...

New law meant to make election recounts stronger

Legislation modifying Michigan’s election recount process has generated some confusion, particularly over whether it prohibits vote recounts based on election fraud allegations. Senate Bill 603, sponsored by state Sen. Stephanie Chang, D-Detroit, and signed into law last week by Gov. ...

Golf scramble was a success

This week’s bouquets go to: The Community Foundation for Delta County Board of trustees and staff would like to do a shout out to the Youth Empowering Services (Y.E.S.) on their record breaking golf scramble event.“We are grateful to the Community Foundation for Delta County, all of our ...