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Editorial

Memorial Day much more than brats and beer

It’s never a very good idea, we believe, to become too proficient at war, especially when high tech is applied. We believe that's because technology, due to its very nature, is dehumanizing. While we agree that high tech can reduce casualties and minimize what’s known as collateral ...

National Safe Boating Week

Many Michiganders and visitors will unofficially launch the boating season this holiday weekend. Whether you’re a boater, angler or other water sports enthusiast, safety and common sense in and around the water are a must. The DNR is proud to promote National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23, ...

Finding balance key to cell phones, learning

Florida was the first state to pass a law regulating the use of cellphones in schools in 2023. Just two years later, more than half of all states have laws in place, with more likely to act soon. Bills have sprinted through legislatures this year in states as varied as New York and Oklahoma, ...

State’s spring Click It or Ticket campaign runs through June 1

To emphasize the importance of wearing seat belts, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning will have its spring Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign through June 1. During that period which includes Memorial Day weekend, the Michigan State Police, along with officers from city and ...

Professional Trades Month points up in-demand careers

As high school graduations begin this week in the region, it’s worth noting that May is Professional Trades Month, highlighting the career opportunities available in these much-needed positions. Michigan alone has nearly 518,300 positions and about 40,600 annual openings in the professional ...

Father Marquette is a historical giant and not just for his name

Father Jacques Marquette, the man who gave Marquette its name, made an incredible mark not only on the Upper Peninsula, but throughout North America as well. The French Jesuit Missionary built an indelible legacy during his 17th century missions around the Great Lakes. From founding St. ...