Pastor Jim Erickson will be retiring on May 31 of this year. He has served as a pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church for 43 years. As a member of Immanuel, his retirement causes me to think about the many things he has done that have benefitted both our church and our community. In our church, ...

A few years ago, my wife and I had the opportunity to spend some time at Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, Kentucky. We had an absolute blast exploring the horse culture that surrounded that area. We took tours of several ranches in the area to learn about how the horses were raised and ...

Immanuel Lutheran Church Pastor Jim Erickson always had a way of connecting with people and bringing them together. He has celebrated the births and baptisms of countless babies, watched couples exchange wedding vows, and mourned with people who lost a loved one. Erickson is retiring from ...

It's not news that a man in Washington sits atop one of the three branches of government who interprets the Constitution as it suits him, disregards precedent and asserts he knows better than any experts. He has undone key Obama-era initiatives and tolerated glaring conflicts of interest ...

The United States Supreme Court has entered its most consequential season. From April through June, the justices release rulings that do more than interpret the law -- they shape the direction of the country. Cases argued in the quiet months of winter now emerge into public view, often ...

CHEBOYGAN COUNTY – As of 8:30 a.m. Thursday, 9.12 inches of water must recede before the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex Emergency Action Plan is deactivated, according to a Michigan State Police (MSP) press release. Crews were focused on the water that was yet to arrive. MSP stated that ...