The leather reins rest firmly in my hands — the weight of them familiar, yet commanding. The rhythmic clop of hooves echoes against the dirt road, the gentle jingle of harnesses fills the crisp northern Michigan air. As the wagon glides forward, the power of the draft horses surges through my ...

Last week, the Trump administration announced plans to halve the United States Department of Education by laying off more than 1,300 employees under new Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. The cuts come as the Trump administration severely makes cuts to much of the federal ...

I’ve been learning a lot these past few weeks: taking on new responsibilities, training new reporters, teaching myself to delegate the numerous assignments that never seem to slow down, knowing how best to prioritize my time, and plenty more. Honestly, delegating has been the biggest ...

On Wednesday, the Rogers City Main Street/Downtown Development Authority met to discuss establishing a social district in and around downtown, news staff writer Steve Schulwitz reported Thursday. A social district allows customers who purchase an alcoholic beverage from a licensed bar or ...

The recent blue skies and warm sunshine have been so welcome! Who can resist nature’s call this time of the year? Roaming the Norway Ridge trails and taking some wind-whipped jaunts along Lake Huron’s shoreline have left me feeling rejuvenated with the hope that springtime brings. Then ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is joining with the federal Administration for Community Living and senior nutrition service providers in celebrating the 53rd anniversary of the Senior Nutrition Program as part of March for Meals Month. “For more than 50 years, ...