Smoke from wildfires — which are burning more of the Northern Hemisphere as Earth warms — attacks nearly every system in the human body, killing tens of thousands of people a year, numerous medical studies show. It attacks the body immediately, spiking asthma cases with increased ...
The thick wildfire smoke that has dominated the region this week created hazardous air quality unlike anything most had ever experienced before, even in past severe wildfire years. It led the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to advise that everyone — regardless ...
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of a widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday warned consumers ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Lake Antoine Park Partners will host a Sunday Funday from 1 to 4 p.m. to promote its “Everyone Plays!” beachfront playground. “We want to recognize what we have accomplished with our awesome community,” LAPP President Allison Lucier said. “We encourage everyone to come and try out the new equipment, play some games and enjoy treats at the park.” The free, family-friendly event will feature yard games, a bake sale and concessions, including popcorn, frozen pops, soda and water. LAPP merchandise also will be available for purchase. Board members will be ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — After 18 years of federal service, Kara Millan of Armstong Creek, Wis., retired from the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain on June 30. She was born in Chicago and lived there until age 13, when her family moved “up north” to Wisconsin. Millan ...
DOLLAR BAY — U.S. Coast Guard Station Portage underwent an official change of command on July 10. A formal ceremony was conducted at Dollar Bay schools complete with a color guard, a personnel inspection and a reading of orders. These elements are all conducted to a formally prescribed ...
