It feels like our politics are more divided than ever. But if you listen closely to what residents on both the left and right are saying, there is a common theme: A demand for a more transparent and accountable government. Our legislation to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in ...

This week’s bouquets go to: The City of Escanaba Recreation Department is happy to announce grant dollars awarded from the Elks National Foundation Community Investment Programs Grant. Funds will provide food, nutritious snacks and personal hygiene products to the Catherine Bonifas Civic ...

St. Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations will take place across the country on and around Monday, March 17. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urges drivers to remember that drinking and driving is deadly and never an option. Join NHTSA ...

March for Meals Month in Michigan The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is joining with the federal Administration for Community Living and senior nutrition service providers in celebrating the 53rd anniversary of the Senior Nutrition Program as part of March for Meals ...

Have you ever received a text indicating that a package sent via the U.S. Postal Service or other mail carrier was unable to be delivered or is sitting in a warehouse waiting to be claimed? It’s a common scam, and one that too often succeeds. The sender seems to emulate official ...

The Social Security Administration regularly checks to be sure its oldest beneficiaries are using their Medicare benefits. If not, SSA verifies the beneficiary is still alive. That’s one of a number of safeguards in place to prevent improper payments. After President Donald Trump’s ...