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Beaverton's Roberts finally healthy and tearing it up
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (898+ words) Beaverton's Ian Roberts steps to the foul line during Monday's game at CBA, Jan. 12, 2026. Beaverton's Ian Roberts takes a jumper during Monday's game at CBA, Jan. 12, 2026. Beaverton's Ian Roberts lays it up during a Feb. 24, 2025 district quarterfinal against Farwell. Beaverton's…...
Minutes to Memories: John Mellencamp rolling out jukebox of his old hits
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (563+ words) Not every musician has the pull to announce a concert tour with a trailer that stars Sean Penn. John Mellencamp does. The 74-year-old rocker revealed Wednesday that he'll embark on a 19-date run of U.S. amphitheaters this summer. The theme of…...
LETTER: Trump's economic boom?
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (271+ words) Early last year President Donald Trump inherited an economy that was recovering from the pandemic faster than any other industrialized nation. All he had to do was let it continue and then take credit for it. One year later, most…...
Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warm
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (746+ words) It's that time of year again, when the fuzzy socks are working overtime, the heat is cranking and somehow lots of homes are still freezing. That's because a lot of that heat leaks out of the house " and the colder…...
Legacy Center, Humane Society and library Mutt-i-grees program for Midland kids
9+ hour, 35+ min ago (389+ words) From left: Kendra Raub, Jesse Fletcher and Marianne Murawski with her cat Lulu, who put together the Mutt-i-grees program for Midland. The Legacy Center, Humane Society of Midland County and the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library have teamed up to bring…...
Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It's narrow and has little room for error
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (1033+ words) The party got a new burst of confidence when former Rep. Mary Peltola announced Monday she'll run for the Senate in Alaska. Her bid gives Democrats a critical fourth candidate with statewide recognition in states where Republican senators are seeking…...
LETTER: Reader questions domestic terrorist label after two shootings
17+ hour, 13+ min ago (226+ words) I need your help! I need your help to understand what has happened to America, the country I love. The country I served for 22 years with the U.S. Navy.Several months ago, we witnessed the shooting and death of conservative activist…...
CJ MIKKELSEN: Dark money PACs are bad for politics
23+ hour, 45+ min ago (551+ words) A flier sent to voters in Michigan's 35th District. I ran for a seat on the Midland County Commission last year. I know, you're saying to yourself, why would a lightning-rod personality who even has an email named [email protected] ever think…...
Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike
1+ day, 12+ min ago (338+ words) But even though it's early, the data builds on fears that expiring enhanced tax credits could cause a dip in enrollment and force many Americans to make tough decisions to delay buying health insurance, look for alternatives or forgo it…...
TLC's 'Suddenly Amish' features Michigan native seeking a simpler life
1+ day, 15+ min ago (502+ words) 'Suddenly Amish' puts six outsiders to the test of faith and tradition. A dramatic lifestyle shift is at the heart of the new reality series "Suddenly Amish," and one Michigan native is stepping far outside his comfort zone to experience…...