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Editorial

Easter weekend finally here

Easter weekend is upon us, and there are quite a few events to get locals in the holiday spirit. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, west enders can have lunch with the Easter Bunny at the Ishpeming VFW. Hot dogs and refreshments will be available. The VFW post 4573 is located at 310 Bank St. ...

Bay College marks Community College Month in April

Bay College in April celebrates Community College Month, a national campaign highlighting the impact and value of community colleges in shaping strong futures. Students, alumni, and community members are encouraged to share their Bay stories and experiences on social media using #CCMonth and ...

Distracted Driving Month highlights many dangers

In support of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, police agencies throughout Michigan have teamed up with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning for a high-visibility enforcement effort during April. Throughout the month, police officers across the state will remind drivers ...

Food safety and spring preparations needed

Spring is a season of rebirth and celebrating, including the celebration of Easter and Passover and the food-centered traditions they bring. As Michiganders prepare to celebrate, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) reminds hosts to keep food safety in mind as ...

Head Start programs need support

The Department of Government Efficiency has made serious funding cuts to programs and services affecting the state. DOGE terminated and rescinded all funding to Michigan Humanities, one of the 56 state and jurisdictional humanities councils funded in part by the National Endowment for the ...

Proposed nutrition cuts lack sense

Around 18% of children in Michigan live in food-insecure homes. Unfortunately, the issues they face could potentially snowball under proposed cuts by congressional Republicans that would make it more difficult for schools to provide universal free meals, according to state officials. GOP ...