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Opinion

Memorial Day celebration planned in Rapid River

Local columns

RAPID RIVER —As Memorial Day approaches, the town of Rapid River prepares for its 51st annual celebration, which includes services to honor fallen members of the United States Armed Forces, a parade on South Main Street and plenty of activities and vendors gathered in Masonville Township ...

Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign begins

Editorial

To remind everyone about the importance of buckling up, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) has announced a “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign that will run from May 20 to June 2. The Michigan State Police (MSP), as well as officers from city and county ...

Why no politician can ‘fix’ prices (and why that’s ok)

Local columns

WASHINGTON — Prices are threads stitching together the fabric of our economy. They guide countless producers, here and abroad, to meet the most urgent demands of countless consumers. Prices enable the economic coordination of millions of individuals -- each with his or her own unique ...

Will Democrats pay a price for their lawfare strategy?

Local columns

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, who wears bespoke sneakers to prevent embarrassing collapses and whose command of the English language rivals that of most kindergarteners, is in bad political shape. Uncle Joe’s reelection campaign faces an uphill climb, given his disastrous handling of ...

Almanac

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By The Associated Press Today in History Today is Monday, May 20, the 141st day of 2024. There are 225 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field on Long Island, New York, aboard the Spirit of St. Louis on his ...

Community Foundation gives EMS kits

Editorial

This week’s bouquets go to: The Community Foundation for Delta County awarded funds to the Escanaba Public Safety Department to purchase Lifevac EMS Kits for their patrol vehicles. Public Safety Director Gudwer stated, “We appreciate the funding from the Community Foundation for Delta ...