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Opinion

Israel expands ground offensive, efforts to push into south Gaza

Columns

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military said Sunday its ground offensive had expanded to every part of Gaza, and it ordered more evacuations in the crowded south while vowing that operations there against Hamas would be “no less strength” than its shattering ones in the ...

Model train event Saturday

Letters to the Editor

For those of you who do not know, my wife and I, we are the Train People! Each year on the second Saturday of December we host a “train show” at the Florence County Library. This will be our 15th year. We bring a small train table, run some old-time Lionel type trains, tell the attendees ...

Muslim leaders withdraw Biden support for not seeking ceasefire

Columns

CHICAGO (AP) — Muslim community leaders from several swing states pledged to withdraw support for U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday at a conference in suburban Detroit, citing his refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Democrats in Michigan have warned the White House that Biden’s ...

Commercial ships in Red Sea hit by missiles in Houthi attack

Columns

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck three commercial ships Sunday in the Red Sea, while a U.S. warship shot down three drones in self-defense during the hourslong assault, the U.S. military said. The Iranian-backed Houthis claimed two of ...

December Michigan Christmas Tree Month

Editorials

Bouquet: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed December as Michigan Christmas Tree Month, recognizing the vital economic, environmental, and social benefits of Michigan’s Christmas tree industry. “As we enjoy another holiday season, it’s the perfect time to pick out a Christmas tree ...