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Editorial

Looks like Dems are trying to insure that Trump wins in 2024

WASHINGTON — The objective of the Democrat-run House Jan. 6 select committee is clear: to make sure Donald Trump is never elected president again. So why are Democrats doing everything in their power to ensure that Trump wins back the White House in 2024? They chose Joe Biden as their ...

FBI must release review in killing of extremist

Whenever a citizen dies at the hands of law enforcement, the public is owed a full accounting of why it was necessary to use lethal force. The federal government has yet to explain the decision by agents to shoot and kill Eric Mark-Matthew Allport outside a Madison Heights restaurant in ...

Give us our gas tax holiday, already, state lawmakers

The state Senate has passed a bipartisan measure to pause the gas tax and sales and use taxes on fuel between now through Sept. 15. The state House needs to pass the measure without delay. As of this writing, the gas prices in Alpena ranged between $5.03 and $5.09, according to GasBuddy, ...

Keep animals cool and safe as temperatures rise

As temperatures rise in many parts of the state, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reminding owners on some of the best ways to keep animals cool and safe. “During times of high temperatures and high humidity, animals can quickly become overheated. It is vital ...

DNR promotes effort to plant 50M trees by 2030

Want to help Michigan with cleaner air and water? Want to provide cooling summer shade and a haven for wildlife? Start with a tree. Pick one out at your local nursery, plant it and then pin it on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ interactive map. The DNR invites residents to ...

Tips and tricks to stay healthy during heat waves

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michigan residents to take steps to protect themselves from risks related to hot weather. MDHHS routinely reviews emergency department data for heat-related illness. As daily temperatures rise above 80 degrees, ED visits for ...