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Michigan’s Public Act 451 purports to require school to begin after Labor Day. Most Michigan schools do not.
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Letter: Coalition opposes sale of dams
Deep concern regarding Consumers Energy’s plan to sell its 13 hydropower projects
À la mode
It was hot the day I visited the Ogemaw County Fair last week and I ducked inside an exhibit building to get out of the sun. The best of show display for antiques caught my eye and reminded me of a miniature antique dresser I entered in the Saginaw County Fair back in the 70s. My grandfather helped me restore the dresser, a salesman’s sample, and it won a blue ribbon.
A Medicare reform could save lives and dollars
…but only with this tweak Medicare pays for about 8 million surgeries each year, from joint replacements and spinal fusions to open-heart bypasses. To ensure… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter: Support public health workers and volunteers
"If you are served by a public health worker or organization, take the time to thank them."
Letter: Calling All Veterans
Reader encourages vets to attend board meetings
The run-around
After Sunday’s 5k jog around the south side of Omer City, around noontime, my body was desperate to shed accumulated heat. The Rifle River Public Access provided opportunity to fully submerge.
August 11 was National 811 Day
Notice a strong rotten egg smell at your home or business? Planning to do some digging in your backyard? Consumers Energy designated Aug. 11 National 811 Day to remind customers of the steps they can take – every day – to make sure everyone stays safe around natural gas in Michigan.
Add this to your back-to-school checklist
As the new school year approaches, local health department are reminding parents about the immunization requirements for school. If your child is entering early childcare, starting kindergarten, entering seventh grade, or changing school districts, it’s important to know what vaccinations are needed.