Barb: My husband and I volunteered to work the County Democratic Party’s booth at the Dickinson County Fair on Aug. 31. It was a beautiful day and for those four hours it was a great experience. Unfortunately, not every shift went so smoothly. The previous evening was marred by some loud, ...

This year, the “I voted” sticker you’ll pick up after casting your ballot could look a little different, the Detroit Free Press reported recently. The Michigan Secretary of State had a contest asking Michigan students and others to design the stickers handed out at polling locations ...

Are you eligible to cast a ballot for the first time this November? Best to make sure in advance that you’re properly on the voter rolls. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist have proclaimed this to be Voter Preregistration Week, encouraging eligible Michiganders to ...

Noting that September is Food Safety Education Month and the start of football season in Green Bay Packers country, the Florence County Health Department has some tips on making sure food is properly prepared and stored to reduce the risk of making anyone sick. Most healthy people will ...

Driving while battling the urge to fall asleep is a familiar feeling for many. However, research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals the shocking lethality of drowsy driving. According to the foundation study — — 18% of all traffic fatalities between 2017 and 2021 were ...

Thursday saw two Nigerian brothers sentenced to 17.5 years in U.S. federal prison for their roles in the sexual exploitation and death of 17-year-old Jordan DeMay of Marquette in 2022. “Though I would have preferred the maximum sentence, I’m really proud of the fact that we’re even here ...