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Consumer scam warnings issued
September 25, 2012 Thieves continue to use the internet, mail system and phone service to steal millions from unsuspecting victims across the nation, reports Lori Friberg, Benefit Specialist for the Florence County... more »»
Updated food law on Oct. 1
September 24, 2012 The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is celebrating National Food Safety Month with the implementation of the state’s updated Food Law to improve food safety practices and th... more »»
‘Do nothing’ Congress adjourns
September 22, 2012 In July of last year, Norman Ornstein, a respected political scientist at the American Enterprise Institute, asserted in an article that the current Congress was the worst ever. more »»
Food safety when packing the lunch
September 21, 2012 As children across the country return to school, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reminds parents to follow some simple safety guidelines as they pack those healthy... more »»
Texting & Driving Awareness Month
September 20, 2012 As students head back to school, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed September as “Don’t Text & Drive: It Can Wait” Awareness Month throughout Wisconsin and is urging all residents,... more »»
Highway volunteers keep roadsides clean and attractive
September 19, 2012 This year’s final Michigan Adopt-A-Highway litter pickup begins Saturday and runs through Sunday, Sept. 30. more »»
Options available for safe, effective pain management
September 18, 2012 Pain affects millions of Americans every day, including many who are burdened with chronic pain. September is national Pain Awareness Month. more »»
Know your Constitution
September 17, 2012 This week is a special week in America. more »»
EPA misused authority in coal permits flap
September 15, 2012 Earlier this year, a federal judge came down hard on the Environmental Protection Agency for overreaching its authority. more »»
Providing a helping hand
September 14, 2012 Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has announced that residents can donate nonperishable food items at local Secretary of State branch offices, continuing a long-standing tradition of giving t... more »»
Preparing for disaster
September 13, 2012 Disasters can happen at any time. more »»
Prevent school bus accidents
September 12, 2012 The following story is every parent’s nightmare. A school bus in western Wisconsin has run over a 12-year-old boy and injured his legs. The accident happened shortly before 5 p.m. more »»
A good first step
September 11, 2012 Iron Mountain and Kingsford have begun discussing combining police and fire department services. This is a good first step — and idea that should be explored. more »»
How to handle the school bully
September 7, 2012 The school year has started again, and students and parents are focusing their attention on classes, homework, games and schedules. more »»
Fire safety for college students
September 6, 2012 Data shows that the university student population is at high risk to fire loss and injury according to the Michigan Bureau of Fire Services. more »»
Watch for children on the way to school
September 5, 2012 With the end of summer vacation, drivers will once again need to watch for children and teens walking, biking or riding buses to and from school and obey the laws designed to protect them. more »»
Preparedness Month advice
September 4, 2012 Every eight minutes, the Red Cross responds to emergencies. more »»
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 »» |
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