In the separation agreement between Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools and former superintendent Michael Ehinger, obtained by the Herald-Independent through a Freedom of Information Act request, one of the terms states that Ehinger “did not engage in any substantiated misconduct.”
Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection—residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them open, and citizens having the facts to make good decisions. Local newspapers provide that connection in ways no other source can.
It’s a beautiful weekend to head up north for Michigan bow hunting, fall color and more, but please be careful in terms of fire safety and keep the following in mind:
Inaugural Pumpkin Roll at Irons Park, ‘Witches & Warlocks’ returning downtown
Fundraiser at www.gofundme.com/f/grandson-got-hit-by-pickup-truck
In response to the letter, “The line has been crossed,” from the Sept. 4 issue of the Herald-Independent by Roger & Myra Yoder:
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reported just after noon on Wednesday, Oct. 8, that a wildfire in Roscommon County that burned between 80-100 acres was 100% contained.
When it comes to transforming legendary television show casts into babies, AI is world-class. But news? AI-fueled news poses problems.
As we celebrate the 85th anniversary of National Newspaper Week from October 5-11, 2025, it’s crucial to acknowledge the pivotal role local journalism plays in shaping informed communities. By providing citizens with the facts they need to make informed decisions, local reporting empowers individuals to take an active part in their daily lives.
The United States Federal Government shut down last week on Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. after failing to pass a spending bill or continuing resolution. Then on Thursday night, the State of Michigan Legislature, which had passed its own temporary plan Oct. 1 in order to avoid shutting down, passed a budget through the House shortly before midnight, and through the Senate after midnight.