Bouquet From Crystal Hogan, Dickinson County Community Chorus director: As sung in “The Sound of Music” — “We must have done something good” to be honored by the rainbow making a special appearance at the end of Sunday’s concert. The storm went around us on both sides (came down ...

Bouquet From C.T. Hallgren, Norway: Bouquets to Alex Ortman of Norway as he prepares to represent the U.S. and Norway, Mich., in Argentina in the 2024 World Deaf Basketball Championships. Bouquets also to his brother, Connor, and his parents for proving that a “handicap” is not the end ...

Bouquet From Dakota and Becky and Mack and Murphy Johnson, Delavan, Wis.: Over the Fourth of July weekend, while we were visiting family, our two young golden retrievers escaped the yard at our grandma’s house and took off on their own private vacation. In the 36 hours they were missing we ...

The state this week rightfully drew attention to the anniversary of the toll-free 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline that launched in Michigan in 2022. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, is a 24/7 nationwide hotline made up of a ...

Legislation modifying Michigan’s election recount process has generated some confusion, particularly over whether it prohibits vote recounts based on election fraud allegations. Senate Bill 603, sponsored by state Sen. Stephanie Chang, D-Detroit, and signed into law last week by Gov. ...

With the summer travel season in full swing, it’s a good time to remind the public to be mindful about where and how they leave their vehicles. In 2023, more than 1 million vehicle thefts were reported nationally, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This means ...