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Editorial

Animals are not good Easter presents

We don’t want to rain on anyone’s Easter parade, but if you’re thinking it might be cute to get the kids some chicks, ducklings or even a bunny for their Easter basket, we’d ask that you think again. Animal experts warn that very much like puppies and kittens at Christmas time, chicks, ...

Residents encouraged to join organ donor registry

Have you considered becoming an organ donor? It’s admittedly not the most pleasant topic, since it means contemplating what happens after dying. But it’s an important one to address. Making that decision now potentially keeps your family from facing those questions later, under what ...

Emphasizing safe and responsible alcohol use

For Alcohol Awareness Month in April, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission is promoting moderation and making responsible choices and informed decisions when it comes to alcohol consumption. “While drinking alcohol is a part of many of our celebrations and times of relaxation, drinking ...

DNR: With young wildlife it’s best to keep your distance

While snow may remain on the ground in the region — though fading fast — spring is taking hold. It’s the time of year that brings a host of young wild animals into the world — some, such as red fox and raccoons, may already have litters hidden away. Same with black bears, which give ...

Be safe when gathering for traditional holiday meals

With this week leading up to Easter Sunday for Christians plus having the Jewish holiday of Passover starting Wednesday through April 9, many families will gather for traditional meals. Mother’s Day, too, is just around the corner.  With that in mind, the the U.S. Department of ...

Cost of the war with Iran keeps rising

Donald Trump spent the weekend threatening to commit war crimes in Iran, only to back away Monday morning — just in time for financial markets to rebound. Trump postponed his ultimatum to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants for another five days, claiming “good” talks to end the ...