There are more people dying in Michigan than being born. In 2021, the state had more deaths than births in a year for only the second time since at least 1900. Michigan is in a dangerous position of losing its population without the ability to replace it with immigration — or its own ...

This week’s bouquets go to: Tiffany Hewitt, Youth Empowering Services (Y.E.S.) Executive Director and Patrick Bradway, Y.E.S. program director would like to put out a huge shout out of “thanks” to all mentors during January’s Mentor Month, especially their Y.E.S. Mentors. The Youth ...

Frostbite is a serious tissue destroying disorder. It is also something that can be avoided. The Michigan Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA) has some advice to share during these winter months. “When you’re out in the cold, your body works hard to stay warm by altering blood flow toward ...

Mental health intervention has come a long way throughout the years, but as with many fields, much is left to accomplish. Local retired physician Virginia Killough recently related to The Mining Journal her struggles with finding continuing care for her 32-year-old autistic son, who is under ...

The COVID-19 pandemic brought many things to light — some not so good, like a tendency to insert politics where it doesn’t belong. Some pretty good, like a participation spike in government when meetings were remote. While there are few things we are nostalgic about from the pandemic, ...

Proposing laws that directly contradict U.S. Supreme Court rulings might be a feel-good exercise for Michigan lawmakers. But it risks creating an atmosphere of uncertainty for residents. “Zombie laws” are commonly known as bills that are legally on Michigan’s books but are not ...