The Iron Area Health Foundation hosted a Wellness Wednesday event last week at Young’s Recreational Complex in Crystal Falls. The presentation topic was Mental Health and Well Being. The presenter for the event was Philip Hefner-Gardiepy, Northpointe Behavioral Health Training coordinator and ...

ESCANABA — The Hiawathaland District of the Michigan Crossroads Council of Scouting America recently had its annual recognition dinner at Bay College to honor outstanding leaders for exemplary service and organizations for their vital support. The Cubmaster of the Year is Rich Henrion, who ...

FLORENCE, Wis. — Stacey Lantagne, owner of Crafters on Central in Florence, Wis., was just looking for a small project to do for the community on Earth Day. But with help from the community, her Growing Smiles for Seniors project has blossomed into something much larger. Originally she ...

Thousands of Michigan children could lose free meals under proposed cuts by congressional Republicans that would make it more difficult for schools to provide universal free meals, according to state officials. GOP lawmakers want to change an existing federal program that makes subsidized ...

MARQUETTE — After the news broke April 1 that Planned Parenthood was set to close its Marquette office, local residents upset by the announcement have pushed to keep the site open. Planned Parenthood of Michigan plans to permanently close the health centers in Marquette, Jackson and ...

LANSING — A long history of Great Lakes pollution has discouraged the Anishinaabe practice of fish consumption, as eating what’s caught in Great Lakes waters means ingesting toxic chemicals. But a mobile app — GigiigooApp — is safely bringing the tradition back. A new study from ...