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Editorial

‘100 Deadliest Days’ have begun

The stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers — a period when crashes involving teen drivers spike, leading to tragic consequences. As teens hit the road with newfound freedom, many underestimate the dangers of distraction, speeding, and ...

Never forget price paid on Normandy beaches so long ago

Eighty-one years ago today was the start of the end of World War II in Europe: D-Day. The invasion of Normandy began on that day in 1944, launching the largest seaborne invasion in history as Allied forces stormed Western Europe. When it was over, thousands of troops had perished in the ...

Changing name of Navy ship ill advised

U.S. officials announced Tuesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to change the name of the USNS Harvey Milk. A ship named after gay rights activist and Korean War veteran Harvey Milk. Milk is widely considered a civil and human rights leader and was one of the first ...

Be courteous – and careful

We hear a lot about courtesy these days. Unfortunately, it seems common courtesy changes with the seasons. That's especially true now that it’s finally getting warmer in the region and cabin fever has long past set in. Suddenly, the streets are teaming with pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle ...

A week to protect, appreciate and learn about the Great Lakes

Saturday through this coming Sunday is Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week, according to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent proclamation. Michigan is home to more than 11,000 inland lakes, tens of thousands of miles of rivers and streams, 6.5 million acres of wetlands, 3,200 miles of shoreline ...

Marquette measles diagnosis should get your attention

The Marquette County Health Department confirmed a case of measles in a Marquette County resident on Thursday. Because the virus that causes measles can remain infectious in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area, individuals who were present at the following ...