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Tourist Park basin reflooding
September 1, 2012 It’s going to be “back to the future” for Tourist Park — and that’s a good thing. more »»
Trouble with mosquitoes
August 31, 2012 We’ve always known that mosquitoes are not our friends. News from health officials lately only confirms the problems these annoying pests can cause. more »»
Fire safety this weekend
August 30, 2012 Warm summer temperatures and a lack of moisture throughout Michigan have created ongoing high fire-danger conditions. more »»
Ten tips for back to school
August 29, 2012 As the summer draws to a close, Michigan State University (MSU) Extension educators are urging parents and caregivers to address back-to-school basics now to help their children get the school year... more »»
Bee stings in late summer
August 28, 2012 Summer is slowly winding down, but those pesky bees and wasps are still very present and more aggressive than ever during the last picnics of the season or other outdoor activities. more »»
Think of a school bus as a traffic signal
August 27, 2012 Here comes the bus. more »»
Start the school year on a healthy note
August 24, 2012 Shuffling your child back to school these days takes more than a new wardrobe and a shiny apple. more »»
Pertussis vaccinations emphasized
August 23, 2012 Health officials are encouraging parents to put vaccinations at the top of their children’s back-to-school list. more »»
Health officials issue influenza advisories
August 22, 2012 Health officials in Michigan and Wisconsin are reporting the first cases of H3N2 influenza infections in their respective state. more »»
Thank a hunter for wildlife conservation
August 21, 2012 In Michigan, money raised from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses pays for the bulk of fish and wildlife conservation — and the state’s hunters and anglers are justifiably proud of their... more »»
Back to school safety advice
August 20, 2012 As summer vacations come to an end, students are readying themselves for the start of a new school year. more »»
Can a fox be trusted?
August 18, 2012 We don’t know if President Barack Obama has ever heard the warning about “putting the fox in charge of the chicken coop,” but he seems to be doing just that. more »»
No letters today.
August 18, 2012 ... more »»
Protection against West Nile Virus
August 17, 2012 Officials with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and Michigan State University Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health confirmed the first West Nile case of the... more »»
Vaccinations may protect the family
August 16, 2012 Vaccinating school-age children may not only protect them from deadly diseases but also the entire family, experts say “Children from kindergarten to 18 years-old are the disease spreaders, but not... more »»
License plate for Gift of Life Fund
August 15, 2012 Michigan’s newest license plate, which encourages organ donation efforts, is now on sale, Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced. more »»
New cases of ‘off-season’ flu
August 14, 2012 An influenza strain (H3N2v) that caused flu illness in small numbers of people during 2011, has appeared again on the national scene this summer, reports the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department. more »»
A distracted driving tragedy
August 13, 2012 You probably read about the tragedy in near Hudson, Wis. more »»
The battle against cancer
August 11, 2012 We’re tired of it. The “it” we refer to is cancer. Having attended two funerals in less than a week for cancer victims recently, enough is enough. more »»
Remember to dial 8-1-1 before digging
August 10, 2012 Saturday is Aug. 11 — or 8-11. With that in mind, utility companies are issuing reminders to always call 8-1-1 before attempting any projects that require digging. more »» |
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