I recently listened to a radio news account of a couple who were expecting a twin birth. Midway through her pregnancy, the mother learned one of the twins had a spinal and cranial formation challenge. The couple’s medical team informed them this child would be born with severe disabilities ...

I have the joy and honor of writing for a number of newspapers on topics ranging from historic features to current events. One of the publications I periodically write for is The Daily Mining Gazette, which serves readers in the Keweenaw region of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Recently, I ...

Letters to the Editor are a well-read component of the Daily Mining Gazette, and in fact, of all newspapers. Writing a letter is an effective way to weigh in on local topics that are important to our community. We encourage you to sound off. We want to hear your opinion on local issues. ...

This week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced her Lowering MI Cost plan which would eliminate the state’s retirement tax and increase tax credits for working families. Perhaps the one aspect of her plan that got the most attention from the average taxpayer is Whitmer’s plan to issue ...

Even with recent rain in some parts of the state, much of Michigan is very dry. That means fire safety should be a high priority for anyone working or playing outdoors, the state Department of Natural Resources warns. “We are beginning to see seasonal drought conditions across much of the ...

With high heat index readings expected statewide, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents and visitors to stay protected during the extreme heat. “Extreme heat has the ability to be life-threatening,” said Capt. Chris ...