MICHIGAN OPINION

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I have been a frequent critic of U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek), but his steadfast support for health care reform deserves notice and praise. Full story »

Wind power project could rejuvenate county manufacturing Muskegon County knows the importance of jobs, especially today with more than 17,100 people out of work. The county knows it has excellent natural resources and that it has an experienced and talented work force. It also knows that creating jobs can be gritty work. Sometimes the county has had to give... Full story »

She was sitting alone, weeping, her face radiant with tears. The soldiers were gone, transported home in the arms and care of their families after a long year’s service in Iraq with the U.S. Army Reserves’ 180th Transportation Co. based here in Muskegon. Members of the media, at least the television crews, had packed up soon after the speeches were... Full story »

So there I was, loitering in the racks of books and magazines, when something happened that became a subject for reflection. Before I go on, here’s a little information about me that may be helpful to know: When I indulge my reading jones, I tend to, um, zone out. That’s the word from those who know me anyway. I’ve... Full story »

The next time you have dinner out in Jackson, look around at whether the folks at the table next to you are drinking a beer or a glass of wine. Or maybe you're having an alcoholic drink yourself. Are your fellow patrons visibly drunk? Loud and boorish? Are you bothered that they're having a drink or two? We ask in... Full story »

A lot of things can happen when hundreds of college students and a lot of alcohol come together in one place. None of them good. Full story »

The library at Kalamazoo's Milwood Elementary School is a warm, cozy, rectangular room, filled with color and books and beloved characters like the Cat in the Hat. If I was in elementary school, I'd want to hang out there. Full story »

How moving to Cedar Springs was the "thing that really got me focused on my music." Full story »

The most likely plan would create a part-time Legislature, allow longer term limits.  Full story »

Generations have planted, weeded, harvested in sync with the lunar cycle. Full story »

On the Illinois River every July, they gather for a tournament in the little town of Bath, Ill., to catch Asian carp by the hundreds. Fishermen, some dressed as rubes, use dip nets to snare the scaly brutes as they leap high out of the water at the sound of boat motors. As amusing as this “redneck fishing” appears,... Full story »

Genesee County is missing a treatment for its jobless condition for lack of enough doctoral degrees living here, says the draft of the Genesee County & Flint Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy report released this month. The county does have a dearth of doctors on all fields making their homes in the county, and we’d love to have more highly... Full story »

Sometimes having all the info in advance isn't for the best. Full story »

U.S. Rep Bart Stupak, plus unified Michigan Republicans, appear ready to vote 8-7 against President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in action scheduled for Sunday. Meanwhile, the lineups for local races are firming up. Full story »

Rep. Mark Schauer's political campaign is taking all the fun out of watching "Jeopardy!" Full story »