The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ announcement Friday about its memorandum of understanding with the Michigan National Guard appeared to be a remarkable piece of news – and a masterful sleight of hand. This agreement allows the Guard special-use permits to conduct exercises on ...

Like history? A lot of people do. How about Upper Peninsula history, with a focus on the cherished activity of deer hunting? “I’ve been trying to find a way to capture and preserve my family’s hunting history because it has been a really big part of our family for generations,” said ...

This week’s bouquets go to: From Chris Derouin of Cornell Recently, the Delta Animal Shelter received a letter from the trainers at the Alger County Correctional Facility who work with dogs we send them.These dogs are in need of one on one training for a number of issues. These men have ...

Narcan saves lives. A nasal spray form of the drug naloxone, Narcan reverses the overdose of opioids such as heroin, fentanyl, and oxycodone. That’s why having it available over the counter is a good thing. Though they have decreased, opioid deaths remain a serious problem in Michigan, ...

During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which promotes victims’ rights and services, the Michigan Department of Corrections encourages victims of crime to register for the department’s Victim Information Notification system. This week also serves as a reminder for those who ...

Michigan health officials and parents from the I Vaccinate campaign are celebrating National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) April 24 through April 30. This week highlights the importance of protecting young children from vaccine-preventable diseases through immunization, which is more ...