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Editorial

Happy New Year! Now, what about those resolutions?

Welcome to the second day of 2025. It’s a brand new year, a blank page. Even if you’re not one of the 40 percent or more of Americans that make a New Year’s resolution, this time in the year typically spurs self-reflection. Millions of Americans resolve to change something they are ...

Giving up keys on New Year’s Eve the right thing to do

The coming of the new year is almost always a joyous occasion. It’s a time to gather together with friends and family and look back on the year gone by, reminiscing on the good times had and looking forward to whatever the future brings. With one of the biggest partying nights of the year ...

Crooks using fake letters in collections scam

Michigan taxpayers with past-due tax debts should be aware of an aggressive scam making the rounds through the U.S. Postal Service, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. In the scheme, taxpayers receive a letter about an overdue state tax bill that requests individuals contact a ...

In the new year, have your home tested for radon gas

The new year is only days away. One resolution homeowners should make is to test for radon, health experts advise. January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a tasteless, odorless and colorless radioactive gas that is created through natural processes in soil and rock. The level of ...

Human case in Wisconsin brings bird flu a step closer

Worrisome news came out of Wisconsin earlier this month that the state’s first human case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — had been confirmed in a farm worker in Barron County. According to a news release, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services ...

Reminder to upcoming NYE revelers: Drink responsibly

The end of 2024 is drawing near, and it’s a safe bet many area residents are planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve. According to a recent top 10 drunkest holidays list, NYE takes the cork. And while most will make it to their beds just fine early Thursday (or if you’re one of the tame ...