Trump opposes mail-in voting because he claims people will gather ballots and vote them all. Bill Barr, our attorney general, says, foreign governments will flood us with thousands of fake ballots. These two guys have voted by mail themselves but Trump is planting...

Thank you, Dave Naeyaert for responding to my guest column about whether racism in our local community requires more thought and response (“Racism statements trouble this reader,” August 12 edition). Mr. Naeyaert states one can’t “read too much into displays of...

I want to offer my sincere appreciation to my family and volunteers for helping me in my re-election campaign in the August 4 primary. Thank you to everyone for your generous contributions, volunteering your time and support. I will continue to work hard for you as...

Now that the dust has settled from the Aug. 4 primary and the U.S. 10th District Congressional race, I’m catching my breath while strategizing my next steps for the general election slated for Nov. 3. I am very excited and honored to be the Democratic nominee going...

In regards to Ms. Marcus’ guest column (Racism and a responsibility to the future, August 5), one cannot read too much into displaying a Confederate flag as a deliberate sign that the person supports the Confederacy. Her premise that we as Americans are all born...

The St. Clair County Health Department follows up on all positive COVID-19 cases/lab results that come into the Michigan Disease Surveillance System (MDSS). One thing is pretty clear, transmission of this virus can often be tracked from one positive case to another....

I hope you and your family are continuing to do well during this difficult time. As you may recall, the Hundred Club of Genesee, Shiawasee and Lapeer Counties postponed our June meeting to September. The Club benefits public servants and their families. After careful...

With the passing of Howard Boomer, Almont lost its last homegrown veteran of World War II. Howard landed on the beaches of Normandy, France a couple of days after D-Day. In September 1944, he was wounded and lay on the battlefield for over six hours before medics...

In this time of social distancing, many vehicles may be sitting idle for days or weeks at a time. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends starting your car at least once a week and keeping up with routine auto care to help prevent potential maintenance issues. If a...

It is virtually impossible to watch television news and not see the turmoil throughout the country. This is most evident in cities that have been long time governed by Democrats. But it isn’t limited solely to those areas. Many college campuses are experiencing the...