Call it common sense but legislation making its way through the State Legislature seems like a smart move to us. The measure, from state Rep. John Fitzgerald, D-Wyoming, would require schools to have a cardiac emergency response plan in place for all athletic events. It has passed the House ...

Michigan’s public schools consistently rank among the worst performing in the nation, so it’s no surprise 10% of the state’s students choose charter schools in hopes of a better education. It’s a wonder the percentage isn’t larger. And it might be if the education establishment ...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Tri-County Safe Harbor (TCSH) will offer educational and healing events for survivors and those who want to support them. Each year, Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time to honor the strength, bravery, resilience, and healing of survivors while ...

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time each year reserved to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol abuse. Part of understanding alcohol abuse is forming an understanding of the effects alcohol has on the brain while a person is consuming it. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse ...

In support of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, police agencies throughout Michigan are teaming up with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) for a high-visibility enforcement effort during April. Throughout the month, police officers across the state will remind ...

As Michiganders prepare to celebrate this spring holiday season, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding owners of some of the best ways to keep their pets healthy and safe. “Spring holiday celebrations are filled with food, family, and loved ...