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Residents encouraged to join organ donor registry

Have you considered becoming an organ donor? It’s admittedly not the most pleasant topic, since it means contemplating what happens after dying. But it’s an important one to address. Making that decision now potentially keeps your family from facing those questions later, under what likely would be traumatic circumstances. And it can make a life-altering — sometimes life-saving — difference for a host of people now on waiting lists. During Donate Life Month, the Michigan Department of State is encouraging residents to join the millions already on the Michigan Organ Donor ...

Emphasizing safe and responsible alcohol use

For Alcohol Awareness Month in April, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission is promoting moderation and making responsible choices and informed decisions when it comes to alcohol consumption. “While drinking alcohol is a part of many of our celebrations and times of relaxation, drinking responsibly is crucial for the safety of everyone,” MLCC Chair Kristin Beltzer said in a news release. “During Alcohol Awareness Month, we join with our partners in the alcoholic beverage industry and public health community to highlight the importance of safe and responsible alcohol ...

DNR: With young wildlife it’s best to keep your distance

While snow may remain on the ground in the region — though fading fast — spring is taking hold. It’s the time of year that brings a host of young wild animals into the world — some, such as red fox and raccoons, may already have litters hidden away. Same with black bears, which give birth while hibernating; a recent video an Upper Peninsula resident posted on Facebook showed a sow with four cubs trailing behind her. So the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public early in the season that wild animals and their young will be on the move in the coming ...