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School’s out! Slow down and watch for kids

With the arrival of summer break in Delta County, children will be out and about more often. Bicycles, the beach and summer fun will be taking the place of the classroom. That’s why drivers need to remain vigilant as children spend more time outdoors. Statistics show that the risk of traffic incidents involving children increases during the summer months. Pedestrian injuries peak for kids aged 5 to 14, who are more frequently found in the vicinity of roads and streets. Here are some safety tips for drivers: Stay Alert: Watch for children on bicycles, scooters, and playing in front ...

Spreads the word about scams; critical to be vigilant

Have you been on the other end of a troubling, suspicious call, email or letter recently? Has someone claimed to be a tax official and asked for your personal information? If so, it’s critical to avoid potential scams by remaining vigilant, as the Michigan Department of Treasury is reminding residents that the summer season is a common time for criminals to contact residents and pose as government officials who ask for cash through a wire transfer, prepaid debit card or gift card. • Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law enforcement groups to have the taxpayer ...

Celebrate Juneteenth

We believe the word “Juneteenth” is much more than a cute play on words. It is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas, origin in 1865, the observance of June 19 as the African American Emancipation Day across the United States, explains the website juneteenth.com thusly: “Today, Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement,” the website reads. “It is a day, a week and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family ...

Wisconsin continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccines

Despite a reversal on guidance at the federal level, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services continues to recommend the current COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy and for every person 6 months and older to protect from serious COVID-19 illness and prevent spreading it to others. The declaration came after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced May 27 that COVID-19 vaccines were no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women. In a 58-second video posted on the social media site X, Kennedy said he removed COVID-19 shots from the Centers for Disease ...

Keep pets happy and healthy this summer

As Michiganders begin to enjoy the warmth of the summer season, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is sharing some of the best ways to keep animals healthy and safe. “With the warm weather, more opportunities arise for travel, gatherings and outdoor activities. As we make these plans, it is important not to overlook the needs of our animals,” said state Veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland, DVM, MS, DACVPM. “From ensuring they have proper identification and are fully vaccinated to making sure they are cool and comfortable, there are many precautions owners can ...

Saturday is Flag Day marking adoption of Old Glory

Old Glory. For many of us in Superiorland and, indeed, elsewhere, our flag is an all-but sacred symbol of sacrifice and freedom. Many of us fly the flag at our homes or places of business. And units of government at all levels typically have flags placed near the entrance to buildings and grounds. Today is Flag Day, commemorating June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress determined the composition of the nation’s banner: “Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, ...