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Demand clear protections at the Chocolay Township Board public hearing Aug. 10

Letters To The Editor

To the Journal editor: I am writing to urge Chocolay Township residents to attend the upcoming public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at the Chocolay Township Fire Hall (5010 US 41 South). The board will consider proposed zoning amendments regarding natural resource mining that leave our community incredibly vulnerable. It could be your last chance to use your voice before a final vote. Many residents do not realize that under Michigan law, natural resource extraction can legally occur adjacent to and directly in residential zones. If a developer buys land in your neighborhood to ...

Senate women losing numbers — and power

Columns

SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Quick: How many women elected to the Senate are serving right now? The answer is 25, or 25%, one-fourth of all members, according to the Senate Historical Office. And, I just noticed, there may be an exodus of Senate women coming up in the November election. That ...

Fauci still proven to be Dr. Wrong

Columns

Poor Anthony Fauci — the man who became an overnight celebrity when deadly COVID-19 hit these shores. As time has gone on, and the catastrophic consequences of Fauci’s advice have become more apparent, Fauci’s hero status has faded. And now with the publication of his “diaries” ...

MIOSHA recommends review of workplace safety practices

Editorial

With a full five months still left in the year, the state already has seen 21 workplace fatalities in 2026, according to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It has MIOSHA urging employers and workers to take proactive steps to identify hazards, communicate safety concerns and stop work when conditions become unsafe. That message is underscored by three recent trench collapses in Michigan within a two-day period, including one that resulted in a worker's death on July 1, MIOSHA states in a news release. The incidents highlight the importance of reassessing ...

'Charitable giving' isn't what you think

Columns

I want to start today with a warning about "charitable giving" and end with a primer on wealth inequality. The two are closely related, as I'll explain. We're on the cusp of the biggest gusher of "charitable giving" in history. Beware. We tend to think of "charitable giving" as unambiguously ...

Shop smart to avoid back-to-school scams

Editorial

Hard — and perhaps depressing — to believe the 2026-27 school year will begin in only a few weeks. The back-to-school season is a busy time of year for both students and guardians. Consumers of all ages will be searching for the best deals on the supplies and products they need -- and for scammers, this presents an opportunity, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection warned in a news release. The DATCP offered these tips and resources to avoid pitfalls when getting ready for classes to start: Online shopping scams Online shoppers may be drawn to ...