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Opinion

Keep your meters clear this winter

Editorial

Now that we are well into winter, you probably don’t have to be reminded to keep snow off your driveways and away from mailboxes. However, you might have to be reminded to keep your gas meter clear of snow and ice. It might be easy to forget, but it’s needed. Built-up snow and ice ...

Almanac

Local columns

By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2025. There are 340 days left in the year. Today in History Today is Thursday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2024. There are 341 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 25, in 1971, Charles Manson and ...

TikTok and the freedom of speech

Local columns

WASHINGTON — “Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech or of the press...” --First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution) During the oral argument before the Supreme Court in the famous Pentagon Papers case, a fascinating colloquy took place between Justice ...

The end of ESG

Local columns

NEW YORK — “Sustainability” investments became popular a few years back. So-called experts said companies shouldn’t just focus on profit. They should put more effort into being “nice.” Funds pushing ESG (environmental, social and governance) were all the rage. Giant investment ...

Watch for scams during extreme cold

Editorial

As extreme cold sweeps across the state, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding residents of important tips to avoid additional hardships. If your home or property is damaged from frigid temperatures, such as a pipe burst or broken furnace, Nessel urges residents to research ...

Michigan’s egg law

Letters to the Editor

EDITOR: I just read “McBroom Leaves Out Key Details” (Jan 15) and I have a few thoughts on the subject. The first thing that jumps out at me is that Nancy Warren states “Michigan’s egg law is needed”. Later she makes a claim that the market is already going in the free direction. ...