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The best technology?
November 10, 2012 Are we, as a country, making use of the best technology available to run, and tabulate, an election? We believe the question a fair one after a number of glitches across the nation slowed polling... more »»
Time to honor our veterans
November 9, 2012 Sunday is Veterans Day. Begun as a celebration of the end of World War I, Veterans Day since has become a time set aside to honor all of America’s veterans. more »»
Winter Weather Awareness Week
November 8, 2012 Another year has come and gone and it’s time to reacquaint ourselves with the hazards associated with winter weathe. more »»
Protect against whooping cough
November 7, 2012 The Michigan Department of Community Health, along with the Michigan Osteopathic Association and Michigan State Medical Society, are urging all Michigan residents to get vaccinated against pertussis... more »»
General rules for voter conduct
November 6, 2012 Today is the big day. This is Election Day 2012. This is the day we select our president, congressional representatives, U.S. more »»
Be sure to vote Tuesday
November 5, 2012 Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is urging Michigan citizens to vote in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 6. more »»
Sobriety court a welcome addition
November 3, 2012 In the face of a seeming tidal wave of drug problem challenges washing across Marquette County, local officials ranging from courts and police to the county board of commissioners and health care... more »»
Change clocks, change batteries
November 2, 2012 This weekend make it a priority to ensure your home is equipped with working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as you set clocks back one hour and “fall back” to daylight saving time —... more »»
Preparing for wind damage
November 1, 2012 The effects of superstorm Sandy were felt from the East Coast to the Central Upper Peninsula this week. High wind warnings and watches were issued throughout the region. more »»
Review this list on Halloween
October 31, 2012 It’s Halloween, and youngsters will soon be out trick or treating. more »»
Safety first on Halloween
October 30, 2012 Halloween is a great treat for youngsters and the young at heart. Costume parties, pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating are time-honored traditions for this festive autumn event. more »»
Tummy aches and Halloween
October 29, 2012 The kids, just back from trick-or-treating, are sitting on the floor with huge mounds of candy in front of them. more »»
Carnegie Public Library project
October 27, 2012 The historic Carnegie Public Library in Ishpeming recently became more accessible for patrons with the completion of phase one of a major upgrad. more »»
Beware of Tigers ticket, hotel scams
October 26, 2012 With the Detroit Tigers in the World Series, fans are ripe for ticket scams, warns the Better Business Bureau of Detroit & Eastern Michigan, which also serves the Upper Peninsula. more »»
Protect pets on Halloween
October 25, 2012 Halloween is right around the corner. Many youngsters dabble in devilish behavior this time of year, and often animals are the targets of their pranks. more »»
National Radon Action Week
October 24, 2012 National Radon Action Week is being observed this week, Oct. 22-26, announced Daren Deyaert Environmental Health Director for the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department. more »»
DNR seeks deer die-off reports
October 23, 2012 Thousands of deer are dying, and rifle season hasn’t even started. more »»
National Forest Products Week
October 22, 2012 In the early years of the 20th century, President Theodore Roosevelt consolidated 65 million acres of federal forest reserves into the National Forest System and created the United States Forest... more »»
National Forest Products Week
October 20, 2012 In the early years of the 20th century, President Theodore Roosevelt consolidated 65 million acres of federal forest reserves into the National Forest System and created the United States Forest... more »»
New cell phone law in Wisconsin
October 19, 2012 A new Wisconsin law that prohibits drivers with an instruction permit or probationary license—which includes many teenagers—from “using a cellular or other wireless telephone except to report an... more »» |
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