Reading, writing, and arithmetic are considered the important academic building blocks in one’s formative years. Swimming lessons are not essential – at least not in most schools. They should be.

Ryker Gardner (left), 8, waits as Haylee Turner, 7, jumps in near swim instructor Alexis Fraundorfer during "Learn to Swim" lessons at Prospect Pool on Wednesday morning. Mirror photo by Linden ...

After a busy day in the heat and humidity, my youngest two children hunkered down in their rooms, but my oldest wanted to cool off at the neighborhood pool. He and I found an unusually small crowd, ...

Plymouth Pool swim lesson registration for youth is now underway. Registrations can be made on the City of Midland website or in person at the Midland Parks and Recreation office, 4811 N. Saginaw Road ...

FALL RIVER — Summer fun goes better with water — but what if kids can’t swim? The state Department of Conservation and Recreation can fix that for free. The DCR is offering free swimming lessons for ...

VIENNA — The newly opened Jackson pool had slides installed in early June. According to Vienna City Recorder Melissa Elam, slide installation began June 6, and state testing of the slides was on June ...