Numbers matter, especially when policymakers’ decisions have life or death consequences. That’s precisely why we waited in anticipation of the release of a Michigan Auditor General’s report that determined state public health officials undercounted the number of people who died in ...

We have to think Betty White is smiling in heaven. The Betty White Challenge earlier this week was a huge success all over the United States, including in the central Upper Peninsula. For those who missed it, the challenge was posted on social media. The idea was to honor beloved actress ...

When in doubt, form a study committee. That is often the go-to play in the legislative playbook on how to deal with some issues that have captured the public’s attention. So it is with the world after the Oxford school killings, as the Michigan House has formed a bipartisan committee on — ...

Enforcing laws has its own unique challenges, from overseeing peaceful situations to handling law-breaking individuals. It requires a special person to accomplish this. We are glad to hear that two Marquette County Sheriff’s Office deputies were honored for their 2021 service. MCSO ...

To the editor: I write to extend profound thanks to the dozens of hopeful and generous neighbors, and all the superbly talented musicians, who created and attended the Concert for Afghanistan at Trinity Episcopal Chruch last Saturday. The beauty of the music and the outpouring of support for ...

To the editor: Last week, after a long and difficult journey, involving more than one night in an airport, I finally reached O’Hare airport. But, I was almost home, and after so many additional days away than intended, and missing my dogs, I indulged in a bout of foolish optimism. I texted ...