As Michiganders prepare for the upcoming fall semester and start paying their college tuition bills, the Michigan Department of Treasury’s MI Student Aid Team is asking students and their families to be alert and informed when considering student loans. “Michigan students and families ...

As summer advances, it brings on the bounty of well-tended gardens and farms — all of which can be seen at the local farmers markets. This is National Farmers Market Week across the state and country, according to the Michigan Farmers Market Association. It’s a week to celebrate the fresh ...

In recognition of tireless efforts of child support workers, employers, state and county departments, hospitals and community partners to support Michigan children and families, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared August 2022 as Child Support Month in Michigan. The Michigan Child Support ...

Remember Woodsy Owl and his “Give a Hoot — Don’t Pollute” signature slogan? Decades later, pollution on public lands is still a serious and ongoing concern. In the Upper Peninsula, tons of trash are illegally dumped every year. And Law Enforcement Officer Shaun Hughes said this ...

Bouquet From Vance and Ann Jones, Randville: A great thank-you to the Sagola, North Breitung, Alpha-Mastodon and Felch fire departments for their timely response to our garage and shop fire on July 13. Also a great thank-you to our friends and neighbors and church families for the help and ...

John Rzeznik is quoted as saying, “I never underestimate working hard.” It turns out neither do our country’s youth, as a lot of the students who had taken a step back during the initial year of the pandemic were able to gain that ground back. Despite a year of disruptions, students ...