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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 »»
National Stalking Awareness Month
January 21, 2013 January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to focus on a crime that affects millions of victims every year, reports Cheryl O’Neil, executive director of Caring House, a domestic violence... more »»
Commitment to roads is promising
January 19, 2013 Michigan motorists are undoubtedly pleased to see Gov. Rick Snyder list committing more effort and funds to properly maintain the state’s roads as one of his top priorities. more »»
Watch out for thin ice
January 18, 2013 It is winter, and it is cold. Still, temperatures have been above normal, and ice fishermen need to watch out for thin ice. For example. An ice fisherman went through the ice about 11:15 a.m. more »»
Protect pets from winter hazards
January 17, 2013 If you are too cold to be outside without a coat, your dog probably is too. If your cat eats just one of your acetaminophen cold or flu pills, it could be fatal. more »»
Protect your tax records
January 16, 2013 Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other... more »»
Dangers of the cold
January 15, 2013 Cold weather kills more than 700 Americans a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. more »»
Avoiding the winter blahs
January 14, 2013 The holidays are a great time of year, especially for children. The lights, packages, parties, and new toys. Excitement is in the air. January is a different story. more »»
Positive steps in prevention
January 12, 2013 More and more, it seems, we hear that bullying on some level is responsible for violence in schools, at home, on the stree. more »»
Birth Defects Prevention Month
January 11, 2013 Birth defects affect 1 in every 33 babies born in the United States and are a leading cause of infant mortality, reports the National Birth Defects Prevention Network. more »»
School Board Recognition Month
January 10, 2013 January is School Board Recognition Month, and Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District is joining 552 local and 56 intermediate school districts across the state to thank these community... more »»
Importance of a good night’s sleep
January 9, 2013 If “happy and healthy” are words in your New Year’s Resolutions, then sleep should be a top priority to reach your goals in 2013. more »»
Control key to ski safety
January 8, 2013 Nothing relieves those pent-up daily pressures like a day on the slopes. The fresh air, fluffy snow, and that sensation of gliding down the hills revives the soul. more »»
National Radon Action Month
January 7, 2013 Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the U.S. claiming more some 21,000 lives annually or slightly more than two every hour, reports Daren Deyaert, R.S. more »»
Could be devastating
January 5, 2013 So we avoided the fiscal cliff this week. Before going out and popping the champagne, let us quickly throw some ice cold water on your celebration. more »»
Risks, hazards of winter weather
January 4, 2013 Winter in Michigan and northeastern Wisconsin is a celebrated season despite the drops in temperature. more »» |
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