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Caution needed to stay safe on winter roadways

“Drive slow in ice and snow.” It’s a catchy phrase we’ve become used to hearing. But warmer-than-normal weather may have put the pesky reality of wintry conditions out of our minds up until recently. During the 2022-2023 winter season, Michigan recorded a total of 30,786 crashes attributed to icy, snowy or slushy roads, 59 of them fatal. And while it’s pretty easy to blame the weather, there are several things drivers can do to avoid getting into a traffic crash under such conditions. Chief among them, according to the MSP, is to slow down, because most winter crashes are ...

Take time to check for unclaimed property

Michiganders are encouraged to conduct a simple search online to see if they have any lost or abandoned property as part of National Unclaimed Property Day on Sunday, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. “Even if you’ve checked recently, visit our website again — our database is updated multiple times throughout the year. You might discover money or assets waiting for you, and my team is ready to help you claim what’s yours,” said Terry Stanton, who oversees Michigan’s Unclaimed Property Program. To find out if you have cash or property, go directly to ...

Depression affects many lives — know the signs

Ever have a downright terrible day? You’re concerned about financial problems at home, and your boss is pushing you to get that project done earlier than expected, then your car breaks down and you’ve got no way to take your kid to her basketball game. Sounds like a day that might make you feel pretty frustrated or helpless. But what if you felt frustrated or helpless or anxious every day? It could be a sign of depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention properly notes that depression is “more than just feeling down or having a bad day.” Instead, the CDC website ...