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 ...

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 ...

The Escanaba Department of Public Works is reminding homeowners to check their mailbox to ensure it is sturdy and secure for the winter season ahead. “Shake Your Mailbox” is a proactive maintenance activity to help minimize winter frustration. It encourages homeowners to check the ...

Sunday starts Forest Products Week, highlighting all the good things that come from well-managed woodlands. The week “recognizes the people who work in and care for our forests, the industry workers who make the forest products depend on and the many ways forest products contribute to ...

You reap what you sow. Especially if you dump on a lot of fertilizer. Critics of the Michigan Republican Party claim the party poohbahs are recovering this week from a flip-flop of pretzel-like proportions, as they are now — in bold letters on a mailer — reassuring their legions that it ...

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is observed October 20 – 26, 2024. This year’s theme is “Bright futures begin lead-free.” The theme highlights the importance of preventing lead exposure among children under 6 years of age by raising awareness about the sources of lead exposure, ...