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Editorial

UM’s Smith should have faced discipline

If the University of Michigan wins the national collegiate football championship, perhaps it should appear in the NCAA record books with a footnote. The Wolverines, 12-0 on the season and set to face Texas Christian University in the title semi-final on New Year’s Eve, won the last eight of ...

Cleanup tips for storm-damaged trees

High winds and heavy snowfall from winter storms over the last week have left some Michigan homeowners with injured trees or broken branches. Safety is a big concern when dealing with storm cleanup, especially in freezing cold temperatures. After a storm, first assess whether there are broken ...

Planning needed to stay safe on winter roadways

“Drive slow in ice and snow.” It’s a catchy phrase we’ve become used to hearing. But warmer than normal weather may have put the pesky reality of wintry conditions out of our minds up until recently. According to the state of Michigan website, there were 202,232 crashes attributed to ...

“Tis the season for lottery prize scams

The Michigan Lottery is warning the public to be aware of scam artists claiming to be lottery agents or prize winners. Lottery prize scams surface from time to time and have been known to pop up around the holidays. The public should always remain vigilant. The Michigan Lottery processes ...

Christmas at the shelter

‘Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town, every shelter is full — we are lost but not found. Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare, we hope every minute that someone will care. They’ll come to adopt us and give us the call, “Come here, Max and Sparkie — come ...

Prepare for severe winter weather

With winter weather upon us, and the potential for dangerously cold and hazardous weather this holiday weekend, the Michigan State Police (MSP) is encouraging residents to be flexible with travel plans and take necessary preparedness measures to help ensure their safety. Travel is expected to ...