Although a great many stores opened Thursday afternoon and Thursday night, today is often considered the official start of the Christmas shopping season. It’s called Black Friday and the phrase traces its roots as far back as the early 1960s. Many sources credit – or blame as the case ...

It’s easy to forget one’s blessings and to forgo giving thanks at this, or any, time of the year. If one looks around, especially in the areas of politics and international relations, the news does seem to be unrelentingly bad, doesn’t it? In no particular order then, political parties ...

With family and friends gathering Thursday for Thanksgiving, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development encourages Michiganders to keep food safety top of mind during the holiday week. Simple steps to ensure a successful holiday feast free of food borne illnesses ...

As many local residents have noticed, The Mining Journal has launched the 2025 Christmas Cheer Club one week early this year, due to the government shutdow and issues with SNAP benefits, to name just two stressors. In years past, the Cheer Club's traditional launch date was Black Friday, the ...

When Eisaku Satō, a former prime minister of Japan, received the Nobel peace prize in 1974 after committing his country to not making nuclear bombs, owning them or allowing them on its territory, he assured the audience: “I have no doubt that this policy will be pursued by all future ...

In November, many Wisconsinites and Michiganders enjoy holidays and traditions, including hunting season. While hunting can be a fun activity for many families and boost well-being, if it involves a firearm, safe storage is vital to prevent injuries that can include self-harm by kids, the ...