We do not always agree with the decisions local elected officials make, and we always will hold them accountable to their word and to working to make our community a better place. But we also always will have respect for those who give of their time and talent to serve their community. For ...
Since moving to Northern Michigan near the shores of Lake Huron, I’ve become fascinated with water and boats. I went to a sailboat race shortly after moving up here and was intrigued to see how the boats navigated the winds and water. I spoke with an owner of a sailboat who explained to me ...
As many of us are seeking a fresh start in the new year, I can’t help but wish for a do-over when it comes to one thing. During the Legislature’s lame duck session in December, lawmakers had the opportunity to make meaningful changes for Michiganders, with bills to improve economic ...
Michigan taxpayers with past-due tax debts should be aware of an aggressive scam making the rounds through the U.S. Postal Service, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. In the scheme, taxpayers receive a letter about an overdue state tax bill that requests individuals contact a ...
2024 was an interesting year. I want to share a couple of my memories from this past year that impacted me and I will soon not forget. The first is the solar eclipse which occurs on average once every 12 years, with North America’s next eclipse scheduled for Aug. 23, 2044. If I’m ...
In the thousands of interviews conducted from this listening post over the years, no one — repeat, no one — has ever used this phrase: “that kinda makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck.” And the honor, if you can call it that, goes to the would-be next governor, Michigan ...