Editorials

Child advocates attend major conference thanks to donors

Bouquet: The Dickinson Area Child Advocacy Center is expressing its sincere gratitude to CSA Air, M.J. Electric and an anonymous donor whose generous contributions made it possible for three DACAC staff members to attend the 2026 Justice for Children Conference in Detroit. The funding supported travel and registration for two forensic interviewers and one child advocate, allowing the team to participate in Michigan’s largest annual training event dedicated to improving the investigation, prosecution, and treatment response to child abuse. The Justice for Children Conference brings ...

Editorial cartoon for Sept. 12, 2026

Editorial cartoon for Sept. 11, 2026

Editorial cartoon for Sept. 10, 2026

Tips on safely navigating traffic to and from school

With Labor Day over, the new school year is in full swing. Time for a primer on how drivers and students should adjust to the heavier traffic of classes being back in session, AAA advises. “School commutes are now more complex than ever,” Adrienne Woodland, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group, said in a news release. “Drivers aren’t just watching for students on foot and children getting on or off school buses. They’re also sharing the road with e-bike and e-scooter riders. When you combine that with distracted driving and speeding, the consequences can be ...

Editorial cartoon for Sept. 9, 2026