Sometimes in politics what you don't say can come back to bite you in the you-know-what. Re-introduce yourself to Tom Leonard, the latest GOP candidate who thinks he has the magic sauce to become Michigan's next governor. Problem is he's got three opponents who are brewing the same sauce. ...
We must do everything we can to protect Medicaid for Michigan kids, who will be undeniably and irreparably harmed by any federal cuts to this critically important program. That was one of my key takeaways from the recent release of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book, ...
The suspect in the Minnesota murders, Vance Luther Boelter, has been charged, for now, with second-degree murder. He allegedly killed two people, Melissa and Mark Hortman, in cold blood, and shot and wounded two others. According to Minnesota police, he showed up at the homes of at least two ...
With the arrival of summer break in northern Michigan, children will be out and about more often. Bicycles, the beach and summer fun will be taking the place of the classroom. That’s why drivers need to remain vigilant as children spend more time outdoors. Statistics show that the risk of ...
When we opened Alpena General Store in 2014, our dream was simple: to make it easier for our community to access high-quality, farm-raised meats. What started as a few tables at the local farmers’ market quickly outgrew its space. Two days a week just wasn’t enough, not for us, and ...
Events are moving fast. Seven days ago, as I write, Israel had not yet launched its first attacks on targets in Iran. Seven days from now, things may well have changed — significantly. In such times, a historian's perspective may be helpful. Fortunately, the two most eminent ...