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Congenital Heart Defect Awareness
February 13, 2013 Congenital heart defects threaten the lives of 40,000 newborns every year in the U.S. In Michigan alone, more than 1,700 babies are born with a heart defect each year. more »»
Preventing ice dams
February 12, 2013 Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Ted Nickel asks residents to pay attention to the roofs of their homes and businesses to prevent ice dams and the hazards associated with them. more »»
The dangers of eating disorders
February 11, 2013 Valentine’s Day is Wednesday, and — believe it or not — spring is right around the corner. Everyone wants to look their best. Swimsuit weather will soon be here. more »»
Worth price of admission
February 9, 2013 We think we’d pay admission to witness this cage fight. State Democrats will gather Fe. more »»
Dealing with slush on roads
February 8, 2013 Typical of the weather in the Upper Peninsula and northeastern Wisconsin, it’s ever-changing, especially in winter. One week, temperatures will be below zero. The next week, we’ll have freezing rai. more »»
Rabies found in Wisconsin bat
February 7, 2013 Bats and rabies are still a concern in winter, Wisconsin health officials say. more »»
Safety first on your snowmobile
February 6, 2013 Winter has arrived, and the trails are ready. Snowmobiling is great fun. Nothing beats the beauty of a fresh snow in the Upper Peninsula or northeastern Wisconsi. more »»
Take care when shoveling snow
February 5, 2013 Shoveling snow is one of the most exhausting and risky activities people do in the winter, especially those who don’t regularly exercise. more »»
Healthy Hearts Month in February
February 4, 2013 February is designated as Healthy Hearts Month — What You can do to keep your heart healthy and lessen your risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), announced the Dickinson-Iron District Health... more »»
An updated senior center
February 2, 2013 We hope the future of the city’s senior center becomes a little less murky in the coming months. more »»
Drive sober on Super Bowl Sunday
February 1, 2013 The Super Bowl is one of the most widely watched events in sports, and the number one at-home party event of the year. It is also one of the most dangerous for alcohol related incidents. more »»
Cervical Health Awareness Month
January 31, 2013 Cervical cancer affects approximately 13,000 women in the United States each year, and more than 4,000 of women will die, reports the National Cervical Cancer Coalitio. more »»
A path for the mail carrier
January 30, 2013 With the roller coaster winter weather officially under way, the U.S. more »»
Slavery and human trafficking prevention
January 29, 2013 President Obama has proclaimed January 2013 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, reports Caring House officials. more »»
Keep pipes from freezing
January 28, 2013 Each winter, some 250,000 homes sustain damage when water pipes freeze and burst. Recovering from frozen pipes is not as simple as calling a plumbe. more »»
Animal lovers rally to help
January 26, 2013 A lot of things had to go right for the story of Gracie the dog to have a happy ending. Thankfully, they di. more »»
Importance of Earned Income Tax Credit
January 25, 2013 Thousands of Michigan workers could be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit and not know it. more »»
Healthier Tomorrow campaign under way
January 24, 2013 It’s hard to find the time to exercise and eat right, but the devastating impacts of obesity on an individual’s future are avoidable with small lifestyle changes, reports the Michigan Department of... more »»
Register to vote by this Monday
January 23, 2013 There’s no need to panic yet, but you don’t have much time to register for the Feb. 26 election in Michigan. Michigan residents have until Monday, Jan. more »»
Foresters available to help landowners
January 22, 2013 Under an agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) recently awarded grants to Conservation Districts across th... more »» |
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