A week from today we will celebrate the Fourth of July. We celebrate an event 250 years ago when 56 men met in Philadelphia and decreed that America should be its own country, separate from Great Britain. A little over a week ago, I was in Philadelphia. I didn't sign any declaration, but I did ...
Dear Annie: Although many years have passed since my husband died, I don't feel any peace. There was no justice whatsoever. A young girl talking on her cellphone (cellphone records proved this!) lost control of her vehicle on a busy early morning on the highway. Four witnesses testified to ...
LANSING — As thousands of Michiganders head to lakes and rivers for the Independence Day holiday, state and local partners are reminding boaters and anglers that a few simple steps can help protect Michigan’s waters from harmful invasive species. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed June ...
ESCANABA — If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity to help young people experience outdoor recreation – helping instill in them a sense of Michigan’s rich natural resources heritage and traditions – then the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for you. Mentors ...
“Takes rocks and gravel, baby, to make a solid road, make a solid road,” – Bob Dylan Growing up in a turn-of-the-20th century mining company house, within sight of a hematite mine that had been in operation for nearly a hundred years before I was born, I think I always felt that the red ...
L’ANSE — Flooding in downtown L’Anse Wednesday afternoon prompted multiple responses from village officials. L’Anse put out a notice at 4 p.m. on Facebook Wednesday warning people to stay away from Linden Creek, an hour later it announced the closure of the waterfront and beach. ...