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Editorial

Social Security and scam awareness

Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States. Scammers use tactics to deceive you into providing sensitive information or money. If you receive a suspicious letter, text, email, or call, do not respond. We will NEVER: - Text or email images of an ...

State Police: Drive sober and move over

Seven MSP Patrol Vehicles Struck Since Jan. 1, Two Last Week Last week alone, two Michigan State Police (MSP) patrol vehicles were struck by motorists highlighting the urgent need for drivers to be more alert behind anyone,” said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP. “When you see ...

Don’t miss out on Earned Income Tax Credit

As the tax filing season begins, residents who are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit are reminded that Michigan’s EITC was boosted in 2023. Public Act 4 of 2023 expanded the Michigan EITC from 6% of the federal EITC to 30%. This credit expansion is retroactive to the 2022 tax ...

Do’s and don’ts for winter bird feeding

Bird feeders can support Great Lakes birds when natural food sources may be scarce or buried beneath snow and during migration come spring, but it’s essential to follow safety tips to keep them healthy and prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza and other diseases. To feed ...

Depression all too common in area

Ever have a downright terrible day? You’re concerned about financial problems at home, and your boss is pushing you to get that project done earlier than expected, then your car breaks down and you’ve got no way to take your kid to her basketball game. Sounds like a day that might make you ...

School bus lights are like traffic signals

To ensure students’ safety when traveling to and from school, officers from 58 police agencies increased patrols across the state during the Operation Safe Stop (OSS) enforcement campaign, which ran October 21–25, 2024, in conjunction with School Bus Safety Week. During the campaign, ...