For the fifth year, the Portage Health Foundation is raiding money for local charities through its Giving Tuesday. The program that PHF has dubbed “Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is” is one where the PHF will match up to $100,000 total in donations made to local non-profits as part of ...

There’s no wiggle room in the language of the constitutional amendment that established the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission. The law states plainly the commission “shall conduct all of its business at open meetings.” Shall, not may. And yet the 13-member panel redrawing ...

Homeless Awareness Month takes place every November in Michigan to raise awareness about issues relating to housing insecurity and homelessness. The hope is to get communities invested in making a difference on behalf of those who are struggling to find and maintain secure and safe ...

We were exceedingly pleased to see recently that state Sen. Ed McBroom was named one of several Michiganians of the Year by The Detroit News. McBroom, 40, a Republican farmer from Wacedah Township, made the list because of his chairmanship of the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee, tasked to ...

Houghton County has been experiencing a significant surge in COVID-19 cases recently. As providers in our community, we are working tirelessly to protect you and your family. We understand that some families have been advised that students may return to school “after 24 hours free of ...

As COVID-19 and flu cases rise in the region, state health officials are urging residents to take precautions. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday asked residents to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, wear masks in indoor settings, practice social ...