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Editorial

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’

The busy Labor Day holiday is fast approaching as families and friends make plans for fun outdoor activities and late-summer road trips. Sadly, the holiday Logo, company name Description automatically generatedweekend is also one of the deadliest times of the year in terms of impaired-driving ...

Respect each other on the road

MDOT encourages all road users to respect each other and foster a safer transportation environment. Bicycles on the roadway have the same rights, and responsibilities as motorized vehicles. Michigan law requires motorists to give bicyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing. Some Michigan ...

Seid a good choice for Veteran of the Year

We’d like to add our voice to the chorus of congratulations directed toward Howard Seid of Rockland in Ontonagon County for being named Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year. Plans are to honor him at a ceremony on Thursday at the Upper Peninsula State Fair in Escanaba. Seid has been called ...

Good school habits for kids and parents

It seems like June and July have come and gone in the blink of an eye, and now we find ourselves in August. That means parents and students alike have to get back into the mindset of school. One website, www.thepersonal.com, shares 10 back-to-school tips for kids and parents. The new school ...

August is Child Support Month in Michigan

In recognition of the tireless efforts of child support workers, employers, state and county departments, hospitals and community partners to support Michigan children and families, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared August 2024 as Child Support Month in Michigan. The Michigan Child Support ...

LWV book sale was a success

This week’s bouquets go to: From the Delta County League of Women Voters: The Delta County League of Women Voters would like to thank the entire community for supporting our used book sale at the Waterfront Art Festival. The donated books we received throughout the year were tremendous once ...