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Editorials and columns

Turning the page to the next chapter

Turning the page and moving on to the next chapter in your life can be intimidating. The future itself is intimidating. There’s no way to know for sure what comes next, but that shouldn’t stop you from moving forward. According to an article by Psychology Today, by Virginia-based ...

Protect, appreciate, and learn about the Great Lakes

Today through June 8 is Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week, according to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent proclamation. Michigan is home to more than 11,000 inland lakes, tens of thousands of miles of rivers and streams, 6.5 million acres of wetlands, 3,200 miles of shoreline along the Great ...

Living bigger

In 1979, as a 10-year-old fifth grader, I had a life-changing conversation with a friend of mine, sitting in Mr. Smith’s elementary classroom. My buddy, Dennis, shared with me that his Little League team was going to start their season that night, but they were short a player. I had played ...

Warmer weather, more bicycles

Warmer weather means more bicyclists on the road, so it’s more important than ever for bicyclists and motorists to enjoy the journey and arrive safely by following the rules of the road. Bicycles on the roadway have the same rights and responsibilities as motorized vehicles. During National ...

GOP should use Reagan’s approach with unions

Republicans are falling into a familiar trap. From President Trump to Vice President JD Vance to Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), a growing number of party leaders have come to believe that coercive labor unions are a permanent part of American politics, so the Republicans might as well forge an ...

Summer’s here! Keep an eye on fire safety

With Memorial Day in the rear view mirror, summer has finally arrived in the Upper Peninsula. And although the area has received sufficient rain this spring and summer to keep wildfires at bay, history tells us that conditions can — and do — change very quickly. Experts at the Michigan ...