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Here to 'Help'

Politicians promise they'll "help" us. President Donald Trump says he'll "create the jobs and future you deserve." President Joe Biden liked to say, "Help is on the way." I prefer President Ronald Reagan's: "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the ...

Deadline Monday to nominate for state Veteran of the Year

Know of someone in Michigan who has a record of outstanding service both in and out of the armed forces? The state wants to hear about that individual — but time is running out. Nominations for the 2026 Michigan Veteran of the Year are being accepted through Monday, June 15. This annual honor is presented to a Michigan veteran who has contributed the most over the course of the year to benefit veterans and their families, including their service as a member of a veteran organization and their work in their community, according to a news release from the Michigan Veterans Affairs ...

The true view from the East Wing

WASHINGTON — June 27 is coming up, the date of the 2024 debate when America watched Joe Biden tank the election to Donald Trump. Remember? It would be hard to forget Democrats' pain when we saw a ghostly Biden self-destruct and grope for words. Jill Biden tried to pretend otherwise, but ...

America was much more of a mess at the bicentennial than it is today

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, America is in a pretty foul mood, and I understand why. For starters, Washington is broken, prices are high and rising and AI is scaring the stuffing out of people. Understanding, however, is not synonymous with ...

News not good for ticks

Although the warm weather is just starting in Superiorland, from what we're hearing, it's the worst season for ticks that anyone has seen. Tick season is in full swing and with it, the danger of contracting one of several nasty bacterial infections that are becoming all too common in the area. But ticks shouldn’t keep you out of the woods, if that’s something you enjoy doing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has the following suggestions to avoid contact with ticks: Before you go outdoors • Know where to expect ticks. Ticks live in grassy, brushy or wooded areas, ...

New high school grads can be targets for scams

Now that the Class of 2026 has finished high school, the state has advice for the new graduates on how to spot common scams that typically target young people. “Graduating from high school is a monumental milestone, but it also marks a time of major transitions that bad actors want to exploit,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a news release. “… Being aware of common tactics can go a long way in protecting your identity and your hard-earned money as you embark on your next chapter.” These schemes can include: ‘Work from home’ and employment scams Most job ...