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Hegseth creates religious office WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching an office of religious affairs at the Pentagon. He announced Wednesday that the office will provide “first-class religious support” and report directly to him. Hegseth, who often infuses his evangelical Christianity into his leadership, says the office will advocate for military chaplains and religious support. One critic, Rachel Laser from Americans United for Separation of Church, argues that the new initiative will elevate Christianity in military policy. The Pentagon says the ...

Christa Pike on a ventilator after failed execution

Christa Pike was placed on a ventilator and remained unconscious in a hospital in the hours after her failed execution in Tennessee, her attorneys said in a court filing Friday. Hospital staff, her lawyers said, were working to save Pike's life and were trying to clear the two doses of ...

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Where is $173M aimed for rural healthcare going in Michigan?

(This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.) LANSING — Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems. But key ...

Danielson’s Greenhouse and Floral to mark 80th anniversary Saturday

NORWAY — Eight decades of flowers, plants and serving the community will be celebrated Saturday as Danielson’s Greenhouse and Floral marks its 80th anniversary. The public is invited to join the festivities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the business at 130 Brown St. in ...

Pair offer new guidance at Crystal Falls library

CRYSTAL FALLS — The Crystal Falls District Community Library has two new faces — and they are bringing a shared vision for the library as a place where people can gather, learn, create and connect. Shirley Frank became the new director in mid-July, while Teresa Tibbs-Tacke took over ...