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Opinion

Israel’s difficult choices

Local columns

WASHINGTON — When Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower was struggling over when to order the D-Day invasion of Europe in 1944, he wrestled with uncooperative weather, but also worried that any more delays beyond the one- day delay he had already ordered could possibly lower morale and reduce troop ...

Help keep animals safe this Halloween

Editorial

As Michiganders put the final touches on costumes, decorative displays, and plans for trick-or-treating, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) would like to remind owners of some of the best ways to keep their animals healthy and safe this ...

Almanac

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By The Associated Press Today in History Today is Monday, Oct. 30, the 303rd day of 2023. There are 62 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali knocked out George Foreman in the eighth round of a 15-round bout in Kinshasa, Zaire, known as the ...

Poll: Many Americans say household expenses outpacing earnings

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NEW YORK (AP) — About 2 in 3 Americans say their household expenses have risen over the last year, but only about 1 in 4 say their income has increased in the same period, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. As household expenses ...

A thank you to those who serve people

Editorial

This week’s bouquets go to: From Janet Lindstrom of Escanaba: I would like to thank two groups of people who work in a serving position in our community. I know there are many people in our community who serve others but lately these people have come to my mind. First of all our ...

Almanac

Local columns

By The Associated Press Today in History Today is Saturday, Oct. 28, the 301st day of 2023. There are 64 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 28, 1922, fascism came to Italy as Benito Mussolini took control of the government. On this date: In 1636, the ...