Editorials

A few minutes could save a child’s life

There are few responsibilities more important than keeping children safe. When it comes to traveling in a vehicle, one of the simplest — and most effective — ways adults can protect young passengers is by making sure they are properly restrained. Vehicle crashes remain the No. 1 cause of death for young children. Proper use of an age- and size-appropriate car seat, booster seat or seat belt can reduce a child’s risk of death in a crash by 50%. Yet there is an important piece of that safety equation that is easy to overlook: Installation. According to the National Highway Traffic ...

Editorial cartoon for Sept. 21, 2026

Golden K appreciates support for fundraiser

Bouquet: Golden K members hosted their annual Peanut Fundraiser the Friday of the Labor Day holiday weekend. With the generosity of the community and a free small bag of peanuts, the club raises funds to provide three events each year for children with special needs. The group also shares donations with seven local charities. Golden K thanks everyone who helped us make their goal this year. Corporate sponsors included Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home; Blagec Brothers Inc.; Champion Inc.; U.P. Propane; Miller Products; Town & Country Sales; Forward Financial Credit Union; Northern ...

Letters welcome

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Editorial cartoon for Sept. 19, 2026

State to install firewood quarantine starting Jan. 1

The problem with invasive species in Michigan has reached a point where the state is taking what it calls “the next step” to stem the spread: A quarantine on untreated firewood. Starting Jan. 1, such firewood cannot be brought in from outside Michigan under Act 189 of 1931 — The Insect Pest and Plant Disease Act, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Invasive Species Program announced Thursday. The quarantine will not apply to firewood that has been properly heat-treated and certified by MDARD, another state agriculture department or the ...