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Officials should rethink tax credits
April 27, 2013 We would urge Gov. Rick Snyder and the Michigan Legislature to re-examine tax credits that once were used to assist certain charities, food banks and homelesss shelters. more »»
Safety tips for outdoor recreation
April 26, 2013 Spring — finally — seems to be arriving in the Upper Peninsula. The weather forecast calls for some showers today and temperatures in the 60s and — dare we say it — 70s this weekend. more »»
No drinking, no exception
April 25, 2013 Area law enforcement agencies have a message for area teens and their parents as prepare for this year’s prom and graduation season. They must have fun without alcohol. more »»
This is Wildfire Prevention Week
April 24, 2013 Remnant snow plies from winter past, snow showers and 40-degree high temperatures do not lead one to worry about wildfires, but 60-degree days are on their way. And wildfires will soon follow. more »»
Storm damage and insurance coverage
April 23, 2013 The rising Grand River in lower Michigan has driven hundreds of people from their homes in several western Michigan communities. more »»
National Infant Immunization Week
April 22, 2013 This week, April 20-27, is National Infant Immunization Week, reports the Dickinson-Iron County Health Department and the Florence County Health Department. more »»
Tourism growth in state viewed as positive news
April 20, 2013 Word this week that Michigan’s tourism industry grew for the third consecutive year in 2012 must be considered good news. more »»
Utility, charity scams reported
April 19, 2013 Scammers are at it again. If there are illegal and immoral ways to separate good people from their hard-earned money, you’ll find scammers there in the thick of it. more »»
Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
April 18, 2013 This week, April 15-19, is National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, designed to raise awareness and further improve roadway safety for all workers, drivers and their passengers. more »»
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 17, 2013 April is designated as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. more »»
Tornado, severe weather awareness
April 16, 2013 This week, April 15-20, is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. more »»
Honoring volunteers
April 15, 2013 We’re looking for a few good people. In fact, we’re looking for a lot of good people. And we know that they are out there. more »»
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 12, 2013 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It is more prevalent than many people think. more »»
Fight the dangers of too much stress
April 11, 2013 April has been designated Stress Awareness Month by the Health Resource Network (HRN), a non-profit health education organization. Stress Awareness Month has been held every April, since 1992. more »»
Give the gift of life
April 10, 2013 Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson officially kicked off Donate Life month Tuesday, but said more work remains, even though nearly one million Michiganians have signed up to become potential... more »»
Severe Weather Awareness Week
April 9, 2013 Despite all the snow still on the ground, real spring and summer-like weather is not that far away, says Matt Zika, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service at Marquette. more »»
Spring bears emerge hungry
April 8, 2013 Although it is still quite cold outside, Michigan’s wildlife knows the spring season is here (based on the increase of daylight hours) and is beginning to wake up from its winter hibernation. more »»
An alternative way to deal with drug users
April 6, 2013 We all have heard the Chinese proverb “give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. more »»
Spring thaw ice dangers
April 5, 2013 Spring thaw and temperature changes will soon cause the ice conditions to deteriorate. Winter sports enthusiasts should use extra caution when venturing out onto the ice. more »»
National Autism Awareness Month
April 4, 2013 In order to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism, the Autism Society has been celebrating National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s. more »» |
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