Hamtramck City Council votes to allow animal sacrifice for religious purposes

After months of debate, the city council has voted to allow the practice of animal sacrifice, for religious purposes, in Hamtramck. The decision ultimately came down to a more than 30-year-old U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says cities cannot infringe on religious freedom under the first amendment. The act of […]

Trump’s ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigned on Tuesday after allegations of improper conduct but insisted she’ll “vigorously defend” herself against “false” allegations Trump’s administration said Tuesday it had asked her to leave her post after she faced severe criticism over allegations she engaged in improper […]

Cat Tales: ARGH

If you’re a regular reader of “Cat Tales” then you know my best friend, Spaghetti Betty, designs cat costumes. She especially loves designing holiday costumes. As you know by now, I don’t like dressing up except for work. I do wear an orange beret and bow tie when I write, […]

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Senator John Pappageorge 

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on day, October 13, 2026, to honor and remember former state Senator John Pappageorge.  “Senator Pappageorge was a dedicated public servant who served his community admirably in the U.S. Army and the state House and Senate,” said Governor […]

Eagles back to winning ways with victory over French River

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A couple of Harmon Esch goals, one of which was the eventual game-winner, helped send the Soo Eagles over the French River Rapids 7-4 in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League matchup Saturday at Pullar Stadium. A strong early forecheck off a draw in the Rapids’ […]

Opinion: Let’s Take Back Control of our Country

We have an important election coming up soon. Some may say that all elections are important, and I agree. But our country is facing challenges that I never thought I would see in my lifetime. To touch on a few. ICE is terrorizing our country, and it isn’t just illegal […]

Excessive speed and no seat belt puts Delta Co woman in serious condition after crash

Delta County, Michigan. A 47-year-old Garden woman was seriously injured after beingejected from her vehicle in a crash in Fairbanks Township. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, and excessive speed appears to have contributed to the crash. On October 9, 2026, at approximately 8:15 a.m., troopers from the Michigan […]

Michigan Heroes Museum – Brandon Steffey

Our hero today is Specialist Brandon K. Steffey, who is celebrating his 40th birthday today in heaven with his K9, Mace, who was killed with him. Say a prayer for him and his family left behind, who mourn his loss every day. Brandon K. SteffeySpecialist, United States ArmyOctober 6, 1986 […]

M-80 culvert replacement in Chippewa County starts Oct. 16

KINCHELOE, Mich. – ­The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $300,000 to remove and replace a culvert on M-80 between South Gaines Highway and M-129 in Chippewa County. M-80 will be closed and detoured between South Gaines Highway and M-129 beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Traffic will follow a […]

Lumberjacks get by Eagles in OT to close out Day 1 at NOJHL Showcase

SUDBURY, Ont. – A Theo Bourdon-Lemoyne shorthanded goal 4:08 into overtime was the difference as the Hearst Lumberjacks pulled out a 4-3 victory against the Soo Eagles Tuesday night to complete Day 1 play at the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League Showcase being held at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. Hearst […]