Opinion

Last week’s news that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)is considering installing a boulevard on a portion of M-53 in Imlay City was surprising but encouraging. Traffic volumes and a lack of controls makes it difficult and sometime dangerous to access...

We take great pains to protect our valuable possessions. We put our money into banks for safe keeping, lock the doors to our homes and vehicles and carry insurance on a wide variety of our belongings. Unfortunately, it appears we need to utilize some of those same...

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15. People, organizations, businesses and more take the opportunity to celebrate the rich cultures of Spain, Mexico, Central America, South American and the Spanish-speaking nations of the...

Now that students have started their college academic year either on campus or online, it’s the ideal time for parents to talk with their kids about the dangers and consequences of underage drinking. Although it might seem counterintuitive, the Michigan Liquor Control...

Nothing much is business as usual in these trying times and that includes elections. Subsequently our coverage of elections has begun to change too. Because a growing number of residents are opting to vote absentee, our newspaper has adjusted the way we profile...

It’s good to see local governments doing what they can to remain transparent and accessible to their constituents. In the village of Almont, municipal leaders have opted to invest in new equipment and technology that will allow them to live broadcast council meetings....

This week, Sept. 6-12, is Suicide Prevention Week in Michigan. It provides an opportunity to recognize the organizations at all levels that work to halt the growth of suicide rates and remind those in need of resources available to them. According to the Michigan...

Monday is Labor Day, a national holiday we’ve marked for more than 100 years. It’s probably safe to say that we have a new appreciation or, at the least, a new perspective on most things related to labor since we marked Labor Day last year. It’s been heartening to see...

Taking the time to do it right. We’re pleased to see local leaders doing what’s necessary to deliver the best results to the community. For the sake of residents and taxpaying businesses, Imlay City leaders need to make sure they get a sound fire hall and they appear...

The start of the new school year means more people will be on the move. Starting next week, parents and grandparents will be hopping in their vehicles for school day drop offs and pickups. We’ll all see buses once again. Most have been parked since March when...