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Editorials

Marking Conservation Officer Appreciation Day

Bouquet: As fully licensed law enforcement officers who serve a unique role in the state’s law enforcement community, Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers receive additional training to protect fish and wildlife, state parks and forests, rivers, lakes and streams — ...

UP’s only drive-in theater a regional gem

George Friedman once said, “A century is about events, a decade is about people.” That is certainly true when it comes to the Highway 2 Community Drive-in Theater in Manistique. After all, some things are worth saving — especially a good, old-fashioned slice of Americana. Throughout ...

UP well represented in boys basketball state tournament

It’s safe to say this area — and the Upper Peninsula in general — has had a very good run this year in the MHSAA boys basketball state tournament. Both the Kingsford Flivvers and Forest Park Trojans of Crystal Falls earned the right Tuesday to play in the Breslin Center in East Lansing ...

With time change, a reminder to check smoke, CO alarms

With the move to daylight saving time this past weekend, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs reminds residents it’s also a good time to ensure they have properly working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes. Working smoke alarms are imperative, ...

With time change, stay alert while driving in low light

After clocks were switched to daylight saving time Sunday, the Michigan Department of Transportation and Michigan Fitness Foundation remind drivers to watch out for pedestrians, runners and bicyclists in the morning low light conditions. Sunrise will occur one hour later, meaning that it will ...

Much ado about ‘dead’ Social Security recipients

The Social Security Administration regularly checks to be sure its oldest beneficiaries are using their Medicare benefits. If not, SSA verifies the beneficiary is still alive. That’s one of a number of safeguards in place to prevent improper payments. After President Donald Trump’s ...