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MDHHS launches MI Options call center 

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has launched a statewide MI Options system, offering free and comprehensive person-centered options counseling for adults looking for long-term care services and supports. Medicare counseling is also offered through the ...

In brief

Hancock planning commission to meet Monday HANCOCK — The City of Hancock's Planning Commission will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Following the approval of the agenda, time will be offered to anyone wishing to address the Commission. Among the items on the agenda is a ...

Today in history, August 23, 2025

Today is Saturday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2025. There are 130 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug 23, 1970, the Salad Bowl strike began, organized by farm labor leader Cesar Chavez; between 5,000 to 10,000 laborers walked off the job, leading to the largest farm worker strike ...

Rain not enough to slow Great Deer Chase

CALUMET — The Great Deer Chase, presented by Rhythm Bike and Level UP Custom Branded Apparel Specialists of Houghton, returned to the Swedetown Trail System of Calumet Saturday. Featuring a new race director and an energized race and trail crew, the race grew approximately 30% from the last ...

Unsolved murder

MARQUETTE – Twenty-five years ago as of Friday, Erin Taylor was murdered, a crime that remains unsolved to this day as her best friend continues to push for justice and closure. Bonnie Dowd has been advocating for new information and the continuation of the Taylor case for 25 years, longer ...

Rich Lowry

If you had to sum up President Trump's second term so far in one word, you could do worse than "epic." Trump may be on the path to the most consequential presidency since Ronald Reagan's. We don't know how it will end — an unforeseen crisis could upend everything — but the emphasis has been ...