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Editorial

You don’t need to wait until Nov. 5 to cast ballot

Today marks the first day of early in-person voting, which for many of us represents the light at the end of the tunnel of this long, grueling and historically close election cycle. While every election cycle, particularly presidential elections, feel like they can last forever, most will ...

Make sure seasonal outdoor decorations are safe for wildlife

It’s that time of year, with Halloween just around the corner, that homes and businesses set up decorations with pumpkins, ghosts, corn stalks and more. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has asked that those planning to join the fun take a moment before purchasing supplies or ...

Hands-free driving law well founded

As Yoopers, we all know that with fall comes rain, sleet and sometimes several inches of snow. Given the unpredictable driving conditions, we would like to remind our readers of Michigan’s hands-free driving law. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a bill making it illegal to manually use ...

Take steps to avoid pain, injury while doing yard work

Fall has many turning to yard work, cleaning up fallen leaves and wilting foliage, clearing rain gutters and spouts and tending to other outdoor tasks before the snow begins to fly. With that in mind, the Michigan Association of Chiropractors has some advice for older adults to avoid pain and ...

State lawmakers must address FOIA ruling

A government only works for its people when its people know what their government is up to. But the Michigan Court of Appeals early this year ruled essentially that only public bodies, not the employees of public bodies, are subject to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act. The Michigan ...

Politics is dividing us in half; it’s time for change

Only a couple weeks out from an election, not in my lifetime have I seen our country more divided. As Americans, I believe getting past this hateful period is fundamental for the sake of our country. Our great nation was founded on putting the power to govern ourselves in the hands of the ...