The news emanating from Lansing dealing with the budget and local schools is not good and we can only hope changes are made beforehand. » Full Story

Just last week, we were spreading common sense tips on how to avoid the H1N1 virus. Since that time, a lot has happened. » Full Story

Even though the economy in Michigan still appears not to have hit bottom, Escanaba can boast of a business trying to expand — with a little help from a federal program. » Full Story

Most of the time, public safety officials are on the bad end of things with people complaining about the way they were treated, or the way a situation was handled. » Full Story

On Tuesday, the United Way of Delta County started its 2009 campaign with its annual Soup’r Chili Challenge. This year was the 15th year of the event and it serves as the kickoff. » Full Story

As a new school season gets underway in Delta County and across the country, it is a sign that summer is over. It also can be a warning sign the flu bug may be around the corner. » Full Story

Oh those dog days of summer. They are a sign of the times that the seasons will be changing once again and fall will be setting in. Do you remember this year’s dog days? Probably not. » Full Story

Since Thursday, Escanaba has served as host to the 64th Annual Logging Congress. This is a major feat for the area and is an event we should be quite proud of hostin. » Full Story

There has been much talk in this space and on this page about the upcoming healthcare issue that will be addressed at a joint session of Congress Wednesday night. » Full Story

Today we celebrate Labor Day. It is a day to honor the American worker; however, this year, it is more of honoring the few that still are employed. » Full Story