Be careful in cold weather
Winter in Michigan is a celebrated season despite the extreme drops in temperature posing serious risks and hazards. To combat these potential dangers, there are specific guidelines citizens can follow to stay safe and healthy throughout the cold weather months, reports James McCurtis Jr. of the Michigan Department of Community Health. Be extremely careful if you use a wood stove, fireplace or space heater in your home. Always keep a multipurpose, dry chemical fire extinguisher near the area you are heating, McCurtis says. Do not burn paper in the fireplace or wood stove and do not leak flue gas indoors. If you are using an indoor gas heater, be sure it is located in a well-ventilated space and only use the type of fuel recommended by the manufacturer. Regardless of the type of heating device you are using, be sure that it is up to date and meets all safety standards. Toxic fumes, such as carbon monoxide, from old or faulty heaters can cause unconsciousness or death from lack of
» Full StoryYears of funeral service
EDITOR:Recently I was remembering with old friends the many years of funeral service in this area. The dates are approximate and many not be exact due to the passing of time.
To the best of my knowledge, the earliest funeral directors in
Helpful, generous
EDITOR:I was very happy to see the article and picture about Mr. Don Khoury being selected as the volunteer of the year by the Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority/Main Street Program in your Dec. 22 edition. This is a much deserved honor for
» Full StoryDedication to education
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the State Board of Education have recognized January as School Board Recognition Month, and Dickinson-Iron ISD is joining 552 local and 57 intermediate school districts across the state to thank these community vol
» Full StoryThey were obnoxious
EDITOR:This letter is in response to The Daily News’ article on the Kingsford girls’ basketball game against West Iron County.
It was noted that a WIC basketball player made a defamatory gesture to the Kingsford fans; what was not noted w
He would be welcome
EDITOR:When reading the letters to the editor section of The Daily News on Friday, Dec. 26. I was taken back by an article entitled “Arrogant leadership.”
The letter hasn’t a clue as to what actually took place as is evident by the remark
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