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Editorial

Watch for holiday gift card scams

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is re-issuing her consumer alert, Paying with a Gift Card, as part of her Holiday Scams Campaign to urge consumers to be cautious of gift card scams, a growing form of fraud that preys on unsuspecting individuals. A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report ...

Snack bags provided for youth program

This week’s bouquets go to: Highline and Community Foundation for Delta County have partnered with the Escanaba Recreation Department to give away snack bags to the kids registered with the After School Program. The snack bags will be given out prior to Christmas Break. The Catherine ...

Keep pets safe this holiday season

As Michiganders put the final touches on their decorative displays, holiday menus, and travel plans, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding owners of some of the best ways to keep their pets healthy and safe this holiday. “Our holiday celebrations ...

Free radon test kits available

The new year is only days away. One resolution you should make is to test your home for radon. January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a tasteless, odorless, and colorless radioactive gas that is created through natural processes in soil and rock. As a gas, it then becomes a part of ...

Trail reminders for cold-weather adventures

Winter is a good time to remember ways to ensure your outdoor exploring is as safe and enjoyable as possible. Here are a few reminders before you head to your favorite pathway: Snowmobiling Buy your trail permit, check conditions. Michigan’s 6,000-plus miles of DNR-designated snowmobile ...

Maybe – transparency coming to state government

It could really happen, after what seems an eternity of effort: Lawmakers may finally subject themselves and the governor to records disclosure requirements. Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act has been on the books since the Watergate era, forcing local governments, school districts and ...