The 2024-25 flu season, which started earlier than normal, is expected to reach its peak in coming weeks, state health officials warn. But there’s still time to get vaccinated against the flu, along with COVID-19 and RSV, before the viral spread picks up speed, the Michigan Department of ...

Bouquet From Mike and Chris Hamlin, Norway: “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds” is a phrase long associated with the American postal worker. Though not an official creed or motto of the United ...

Bouquet From St. Vincent de Paul Society of Florence County Giving Tree Committee: The St Vincent de Paul Society of Florence County would like to thank the community for sharing their blessings with our neighbors in need by supporting the Giving Tree Program. We were able to give new toys, ...

House Republicans in the Northern Michigan Caucus released a statement this week outlining their support for legislation introduced in response to a Michigan Supreme Court decision from last summer. The ruling, the lawmakers say, puts unrealistic mandates on small businesses regarding wages and ...

Hat’s off to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for recognizing January as Muslim American Heritage Month, honoring and celebrating the significant roles of Muslim Americans in Michigan and beyond. “During Muslim American Heritage Month, we recognize and celebrate the profound impact Muslim Americans ...

Brace yourself for another arctic blast. A polar vortex by week’s end is expected to bring the coldest weather experienced so far this winter into the region, with only single-digit highs during the day and temperatures well below zero overnight, according to the National Weather Service. ...