Editorial
Some guidance for parents on kids and smartphones
Smartphones are a great way for quick connections and fast access to information. However, a new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that children younger than age 13 who own a smartphone are more susceptible to serious health effects such as depression, obesity and insufficient ...
Editorial cartoon for Jan. 12, 2026
MSP says know the laws when doing snow removal
With winter weather setting in, troopers from the Michigan State Police Iron Mountain Post are reminding citizens, in a news release, of several laws regarding removal of snow — — A person shall not remove or deposit, or cause to be removed or deposited, snow, ice or slush onto or across ...
Editorial cartoon for Jan. 10, 2026
Deadline Thursday to sign up for health plan in marketplace
With the deadline coming up quickly — Thursday — to purchase a health plan on the Health Insurance Marketplace, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Director Anita Fox is urging residents who need coverage for 2026 to act now. "Comprehensive, high-quality health ...



