LANSING — Michigan’s Republican-led Senate on Thursday voted to repeal an emergency powers law that Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used to issue public health orders early in the COVID-19 pandemic. But the repeal, which the House could make official with a vote as soon as next week, will have no discernible effect […]
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Criminal justice system finds justice for local children
July 13, 2021 marked the conclusion of two important cases that have been pending in the criminal justice system for years – slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic and various legal adjournments. These cases demonstrate the difficulty in investigating and prosecuting child abuse and the pressures that are placed on child-victims […]
Does Michigan’s civil rights law apply to LGTBQ people? Michigan Supreme Court will decide.
The Michigan Supreme Court is will soon hear arguments in what could be a landmark case for LGBTQ rights. The high court announced it will hear an appeal of a lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Civil Rights filed by two businesses that denied service to LGTBQ people based on […]
Curtis Thorin
Curtis Thorin, 70, of St. Ignace, died at home on Friday, July 3, 2021. Mr. Thorin is survived by his wife Sandy, his son Curtis, his daughter Jennifer, his granddaughter Ameesa; his siblings Phil Hoskins, Avis Gross, and Dwight Smiley; and many other close family and friends. Mr. Thorin retired […]
Trump lashes out at Michigan Republican senators after report refutes fraud claims
LANSING — Former President Donald Trump lashed out at two GOP Michigan state senators Thursday, one day after a Senate committee report refuted his claims that fraud impacted the results of the November 2020 election in Michigan. In a statement released through his “Save America PAC,” Trump said that Senate […]
CSB raises large for Road to Recovery with “Best Bash Ever!”
On June 16th, Central Savings Bank held its Best. Bash. Ever, the 10th Annual WMH Road to Recovery Burger Bash under its canopy at 511 Bingham Avenue. The nice weather and smell of fresh burgers brought large crowds of community members out for the great cause raising $8,161.00 for the […]
Trudeau’s Party Passes Bill to Regulate Social Media, Streaming
Canadian lawmakers passed a controversial bill that aims to regulate programming distributed by media streaming services and social platforms like Facebook and YouTube, a measure that critics warn could infringe on individual speech. The legislation drafted by Justin Trudeau’s government, known as Bill C-10, is meant to subject tech giants to the […]
Signature scrutiny, ID requirement for voting approved in Michigan House
Michigan House Republicans approved a controversial measure to require voters to show identification to cast a ballot Wednesday, also tacking on a provision that would compel election workers to verify voters’ signatures at the polls. As amended by the House, Senate Bills 303 and 304 would remove the option for voters to sign an […]
ACLU sues Michigan State Police for alleged racial profiling in traffic stops
The Michigan State Police is being sued for alleged racial profiling and unlawful search and seizures when conducting traffic stops. In 2020, about 21 percent of all MSP traffic stops involved drivers who were Black, while about 14 percent of Michigan residents are African-American. Michigan State Police Col. Joseph Gasper […]
Video reviews Mackinac Bridge Walk options for 2021
June 24, 2021 — The annual Mackinac Bridge Walk is back for 2021, and the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) has updated a video explaining the options people have for participating in this beloved event. Based on the success of the 2018 and 2019 events, the MBA will again start the 2021 […]