It’s that time of year, with Halloween just around the corner, that homes and businesses set up decorations with pumpkins, ghosts, corn stalks and more. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has asked that those planning to join the fun take a moment before purchasing supplies or ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is again warning the public to be aware of the fire danger when outdoors given the continued dry conditions, adding it’s best not to burn until some rain develops. Wildland firefighters battled many blazes over the weekend, including one of ...

Fall has many turning to yard work, cleaning up fallen leaves and wilting foliage, clearing rain gutters and spouts and tending to other outdoor tasks before the snow begins to fly. With that in mind, the Michigan Association of Chiropractors has some advice for older adults to avoid pain and ...

A government only works for its people when its people know what their government is up to. But the Michigan Court of Appeals early this year ruled essentially that only public bodies, not the employees of public bodies, are subject to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act. The Michigan ...

Bouquet: America’s Safe Schools Week, which starts Monday and extends through Friday, aims to raise awareness among schools and communities about creating safe and positive educational environments for students and staff. “Improving the health, safety, and wellness of students is Goal 3 ...

It seems that every week brings a report of a new scam. The latest, however, has a more chilling turn than most. Upper Peninsula Power Company, or UPPCO, issued a warning this week about scammers pretending to represent utility companies. It comes after an incident downstate in Oakland ...