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Editorials

E-bikes must be respected — and regulated

The intersections in Marquette’s downtown on a weekday are largely empty, relatively speaking, as the hour approaches 6 p.m., after the 5 p.m. traffic glut has cleared. It’s a good thing, too, because a handful of random passersby recently were ringside to a near miss involving an e-bike ...

Norway’s Memorial Day ceremonies well done

Bouquet After attending many Memorial Day activities over the years, I was impressed by the service conducted at the Norway Township Cemetery on Memorial Day. The honor/color guard assembled at the north end and made the slow march accompanied by the Norway City Band and fire/police officers. ...

Family appreciates help after recent house fire

Bouquet Tom, Sarah and Cole Neeley would like to express our deepest gratitude to our community, the local fire department and everyone who so generously provided gifts, donations and support after our recent house fire. Your kindness, love and prayers have given us so much hope and ...

MDARD opens enrollment for forest program tax exemption

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reminds private landowners that applications to enroll in the Qualified Forest Program are due Sept. 1 to receive the associated tax exemption for the 2027 tax year. “MDARD supports sustainable forest management as a means of ...