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Editorial

Mary Jayne Hallifax was one of a kind

We would like to take this opportunity to call to readers’ attention the death and life of Mary Jayne Hallifax, age 96, of Munising, who passed Saturday. Mary Jayne, as she liked to be called, was one of a kind, something of a community chronicler who photographed and reported on all things ...

Be prepared when driving in winter road conditions

Winter is officially here, and with that comes the potential for dangerous road conditions. Snow, sleet and ice make it harder to control and stop a vehicle. From October 2023 to May 2024, winter weather contributed to more than 11,000 crashes in Wisconsin, resulting in nine fatalities and ...

Start 2025 with smart food resolutions

As Michiganders ring in the New Year, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is encouraging food safety be prioritized as part of New Year’s resolutions. Proper food handling and preparation can prevent foodborne illnesses and keep families safe. “New Year’s ...

Safe New Year’s celebrations a great thing

New Year’s Eve can be the kind of night where lifelong memories are made. Friends celebrate together and there is even a chance you can sneak a New Year’s kiss. But for many, New Year’s Eve can lead to trouble and tragedy. Long considered a major drinking holiday, celebrations of the new ...

Happy New Year! Now, what about those resolutions?

Welcome to the second day of 2025. It’s a brand new year, a blank page. Even if you’re not one of the 40 percent or more of Americans that make a New Year’s resolution, this time in the year typically spurs self-reflection. Millions of Americans resolve to change something they are ...

Giving up keys on New Year’s Eve the right thing to do

The coming of the new year is almost always a joyous occasion. It’s a time to gather together with friends and family and look back on the year gone by, reminiscing on the good times had and looking forward to whatever the future brings. With one of the biggest partying nights of the year ...