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Month of May set aside as Military Appreciation Month

There are a great many monthly designations that politicians make. Some have to do with illnesses, while others address groups of people. As a general proposition, all of these designations have a degree of merit while some are more compelling than others. That’s the case with a designation Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made recently for May, setting aside the month as Military Appreciation Month “to honor and reflect on the service and sacrifice of our U.S. Armed Forces.” “This month, Michiganders are reminded of the heroic contributions of our service members, both active and ...

Wait for High Court’s final abortion ruling

We got a taste this week of the predicted public uproar that would follow the U.S. Supreme Court overturning its landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. But a leaked draft signaling the court would go in this direction is just that: a draft. Everyone needs to take a deep breath and await the court's final decision. That probably won't come until next month, at the end of the High Court's term. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday confirmed the draft's authenticity, and said the unusual leak — which he called an "egregious breach of trust" — would be investigated ...

Get ready for spring fawns, but leave them alone

A quiet spot in your backyard, a thicket or a patch of tall grass – these all are places where fawns have been found. If you do come across a fawn this spring, don’t touch it. There’s a very good chance it is right where it’s supposed to be. A mother deer will hide her fawn to help protect it from predators, often leaving it unattended to avoid drawing attention to the hiding place. Young fawns have excellent camouflage and lay very still, making it harder for predators to find them. “You may think these fawns have been abandoned, but that rarely is the case. The mother ...

School Safety grants are good news for region, state

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday announced that 150 awards were made to 57 local school districts, 14 intermediate school districts, 40 nonpublic schools and 39 public school academies for $10 million in state funding from the Competitive School Safety Grant Program. We’re glad to report that some of these grants were awarded to Upper Peninsula schools and will go toward the purchase of equipment and/or technology to improve the safety and security of school buildings, students, and staff, the governor’s office said. U.P. schools awarded grants were: -Copper Island Academy, ...

Volunteers sought for state board

The state is looking for volunteers to serve on local foster care review boards. During National Volunteer Month, the Foster Care Review Board program, administered by the State Court Administrative Office of the Michigan Supreme Court, encourages Michigan residents to apply for membership on statewide review boards that help connect children in foster care with needed services. Michigan's foster care system currently has more than 10,000 children. “I cannot overstate the importance of this program or the dedicated volunteers who make protecting vulnerable children their mission. ...

Marq Wars family fun for Mother’s Day

If you’ve searched far and wide for a way to show mom that you care this Mother’s Day weekend, try looking to a galaxy far, far away. Marq Wars, the second ever event hosted by a group called the Nerds of Marquette, will be held at the Masonic Square Mall Saturday. The Star Wars-themed event will feature food, activities, vendors, costumes, demonstrations, silent auctions and much more. The event starts at 10 a.m. and goes until 4 p.m. Cost to attend is $20 for adults, $10 for kids aged 10-17; children under 10 get in free. Tickets can be purchased at the door. “The ...