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. Topics, such as extensive road construction, questionable municipal spending or inconvenient trail closures, are worthy of your reaction. Letters that address this type of issue state the problem and ideally advocate for a solution. Often, spurring a debate about a local issue is key to keeping that ...
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 “inflation relief checks” directly to taxpayers in the state. Under the plan, “inflation relief checks” of $180 would be sent to every Michigan tax filer. It would cost $800 million. Michigan currently has a budget surplus of $9.2 billion. The plan must first be approved by the state ...
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 state. Intermittent rainfall in some areas hasn’t been enough to lessen those conditions,” said Paul Rogers, fire prevention specialist for the Michigan DNR. “We urge residents and visitors to use caution when burning.” Add the possibility of storms Saturday through Sunday morning into 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 A. Kelenske, Deputy State Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and commander of the MSP/EMHSD. “By taking the proper precautions, you can minimize your risk of heat-related illness and stand ready to assist those who are most affected by severe heat.” To prepare for extreme ...
Scam artists are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their techniques — as evidenced by a warning this week from the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency about a phishing scheme that begins with a text message. If you have filed for unemployment benefits and receive a text message claiming to be from the UIA, ignore it — it’s a scam. The agency does not use text messaging to correspond with claimants. The text message comes from an out-of-state phone number and provides a link to claim back payments. Do not click on the link. Report it as junk or spam and delete the ...
