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Editorials

Texas visitor faults IM for no emergency vet care

Barb: This is my personal observation and commentary on the absence of emergency veterinarian services in the Iron Mountain area. This summer we were visiting in the Iron Mountain area from central Texas. Our dog became ill with obvious symptoms of a urinary tract infection. We were 100% ...

Keep fire safety in mind this Halloween

As Halloween creeps closer, fire safety hazards lurk among many of the holiday’s festivities and celebrations. According to the National Fire Protection Association, between 2018 and 2022 an annual average of 835 home structure fires began with decorations, resulting in three deaths, 30 ...

Make sure seasonal outdoor decorations are safe for wildlife

It’s that time of year, with Halloween just around the corner, that homes and businesses set up decorations with pumpkins, ghosts, corn stalks and more. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has asked that those planning to join the fun take a moment before purchasing supplies or ...

Be careful outside this week as fire danger remains high

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is again warning the public to be aware of the fire danger when outdoors given the continued dry conditions, adding it’s best not to burn until some rain develops. Wildland firefighters battled many blazes over the weekend, including one of ...

Take steps to avoid pain, injury while doing yard chores

Fall has many turning to yard work, cleaning up fallen leaves and wilting foliage, clearing rain gutters and spouts and tending to other outdoor tasks before the snow begins to fly. With that in mind, the Michigan Association of Chiropractors has some advice for older adults to avoid pain and ...

Lawmakers must address FOIA ruling

A government only works for its people when its people know what their government is up to. But the Michigan Court of Appeals early this year ruled essentially that only public bodies, not the employees of public bodies, are subject to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act. The Michigan ...