I would like to commend the Bacco Construction crew for the work they recently did replacing my water line under less than ideal conditions. They worked hard for over six hours as the heat index reached 106 degrees. They were diligent and very respectful of my home and yard. Kudos to a great crew for a job well done!
The region could have a scorching start to next week as the National Weather Service predicts temperatures could climb into the mid-90s Monday and Tuesday. With that in mind, we’re repeating the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services guidelines to protect against risks related to hot weather. MDHHS routinely reviews emergency department data for heat-related illness. When daily temperatures rise above 80 degrees — which the region has seen in recent weeks — ED visits for heat-related illness increase because the body cannot cool itself enough, the MDHHS stated in a ...
Drivers should keep an eye on the speedometer this month and perhaps ease up on that gas pedal, as police agencies across Michigan will be watching for those exceeding the speed limit. To encourage safer travel this summer, the Michigan State Police, along with local and county police agencies, will carry out focused speed-enforcement patrols throughout July. Speeding is a leading and persistent contributor to deadly traffic crashes, MSP states in a news release. Drivers who choose to exceed safe speeds dramatically raise the risk of catastrophic collisions, endangering passengers, ...
