Editorials

Building on 2021 bipartisan successes

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 01/26/2022 - 11:15am

As we outline our plans for 2022, we should look to build on the bipartisan achievements of 2021.

Does ‘Justice for Dee’ create a person of interest?

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 01/26/2022 - 11:14am

I’m confused. Are we dealing with justice or revenge? I am old school. I am a white Republican who still thinks that my vote counts, and is counted. I prefer to get my daily news from a newspaper rather than Facebook.

BBB warns seniors citizens against fraudulent calls

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 01/19/2022 - 12:09pm

Caller to BBB (1-5-22): “I just wanted to let BBB know. I got a call from someone who said he was my grandson. He was on a holiday vacation in Mexico City with some of his college friends and got sick with COVID. He said he was calling me from the hospital.

Dominican Sisters call for immediate passage of voting rights legislation

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 01/19/2022 - 12:08pm

The Leadership Council of the Adrian Dominican Sisters issued the following statement in support of the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, both pending in the U.S. Senate.

Michigan undercounted COVID-19 deaths in long-term care facilities

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 01/19/2022 - 12:08pm

Michigan’s COVID-19 deaths in long-term care facilities is 42% higher than what the state previously reported, according to a report released recently by Michigan’s Office of the Auditor General. Overall, 37% of all Michigan’s COVID-19 deaths can be traced back to long-term care facilities.

Paying it forward is alive and well in Tecumseh

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 11:28am

Writing to the editor of the Tecumseh Herald is something I have never done before, however, I felt it was necessary in order to publicly thank two individuals for their unexpected kindness. The “paying it forward” spirit is alive and well in Tecumseh, and here are two examples.

New study: Michigan redistricting maps failed on partisan fairness

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 11:26am

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) failed to achieve partisan fairness in its adopted maps for Michigan’s state House, Senate and congressional districts, according to Promote the Vote’s just-completed study of the MICRC’s own analysis.

‘Give of yourself, give blood’

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 11:25am

On January 10, the Red Cross declared its first-ever National Blood Crisis. Severe blood shortages are greatly impacting the medical community. Blood donation has always been necessary in order to sustain day-to-day medical procedures, treatments and other health needs.

Make sure Michigan residents benefit from state’s cash haul

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 01/05/2022 - 11:40am

State lawmakers are sitting on an extraordinary amount of cash right now. Between federal government transfers to the state budget — financed by the national debt — and unexpectedly strong state tax collections, policymakers have at least $11 billion sitting around.

Project Phoenix should include tribute to veterans

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Wed, 01/05/2022 - 11:38am

That the millions of dollars being spent on Project Phoenix doesn’t include a tribute to veterans is a real shame. Do the only right thing that matters first. There are plenty of places to play baseball because of these sacrifices.

— Mike Mieduch
Clinton

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