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Editorial

That’s not fair

Yeah, we hear that a lot these days. We heard it last week on Milwaukee talk radio and we read about it in various conservative newspapers. They were talking about the Biden administration’s plan for the Federal Housing Finance Agency to increase monthly mortgage fees for borrowers with ...

Community gave warm welcome

This week’s bouquets go to: From Vickie Micheau, Delta County Chamber of Commerce, Escanaba: The comments from the American Queen Voyages crew and passengers were overwhelmingly positive because of the tremendous support and enthusiastic welcome they received from our waterfront community. ...

Dry weather boosts fire risk

Warm, sunny spring days have sparked people’s interest in outdoor fun, but warmer weather also stokes wildfire danger. Make fire safety a top priority when working in the yard, riding all-terrain vehicles or building an evening bonfire. “Humidity is low, so the environment is drying out ...

Buckle up every trip, every time

To remind everyone about the importance of buckling up, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning has announced a “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign starting Monday. Officers from police departments, sheriff’s offices and the Michigan State Police will conduct seat ...

Transparency in Michigan

The votes are in and it’s confirmed: The Great Lakes State flunks transparency. The Michigan state legislature and the judiciary are exempt from Freedom of Information Act laws. Only two states in the nation completely exempt their governor’s office from FOIA — and Michigan is one of ...

Mental Health Awareness Month shines spotlight on resources

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) have joined mental health advocates around the nation to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Observed nationally since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month promotes mental health education and ...