Why septic system owners can’t just ‘flush and forget’
“Flush it and forget it” is easier for Wisconsin residents who are connected to municipal wastewater treatment systems. But the state has more than 750,000 septic systems in operations. These privately owned systems require regular maintenance and pumping. It’s safe to say that no one ...
DNR continues work to contain three UP fires
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is managing three major Upper Peninsula wildfires – Ridge Fire, Craig Lake Fire and Black River Fire – with one incident management team. Referring to the fires as the Rugged Terrain Complex, the DNR said the safety of the public and ...
Teen builds gazebo at Norway Spring as Eagle Scout project
NORWAY — A 15-year-old Norway High School student has turned his Eagle Scout project into a lasting addition to one of Norway’s best-known landmarks. Damian DeBernardi recently completed construction of a gazebo at the Norway Spring along U.S. 2 as part of his journey toward Eagle ...
Zacharia departing as press secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists. The ...
Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic Church, speaking on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, meeting with top aides and celebrating Mass in a makeshift ...