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Editorials

State PSC approves $500M tunnel project for Line 5

Although it’s too early to say for certain, action taken late last week by a key state agency involved in the Line 5 controversy and potential construction of a tunnel underneath the Straits of Mackinac appears to have moved the process ahead a step or two. On Friday, the Michigan Public ...

’Tis the week — and the season — to get that flu shot

While this is National Influenza Vaccination Week, truth is flu season already appears to be in full swing in parts of the U.S., with 11 states reporting high levels of flu-like illnesses Friday, mostly in the South and Southwest, according to the Associated Press. So the Michigan Department ...

Homelessness affecting all of the counties in the UP

We’ve all been there, you need to apply for a job or bank loan, or visit a prospective landlord hoping to rent an apartment, or maybe your headed to the secretary of state to register a vehicle, the only problem is, you forgot to bring all the documents that prove you are who you say you ...

December Michigan Christmas Tree Month

Bouquet: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed December as Michigan Christmas Tree Month, recognizing the vital economic, environmental, and social benefits of Michigan’s Christmas tree industry. “As we enjoy another holiday season, it’s the perfect time to pick out a Christmas tree ...

Use caution when purchasing venison products online

With Michigan’s firearm deer hunting season coming to a close Thursday, hopefully hunters were able to stock their freezers for the year. But it also means those looking to buy venison or processed venison products need to be careful about where the meat is coming from — and where it was ...

Internet becoming an increasingly dangerous place

There was a time — and frankly, not all that long ago — when parents were faced with easily identified threats in overseeing the safety of their children. Be wary of strangers was a common one. Always let us know where you are and who you are with were others. That was then. This is ...