Don’t be alarmed if you hear emergency warnings this afternoon. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is holding a statewide and national test of its Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) at 2:20. The test will be similar to the month Emergency Alert System tests that you may hear on …
Read More »Grief and Bereavement Coalition at Portage Lake District Library
The Portage Lake District Library will host the Community Coalition on Grief and Bereavement for a public presentation on Wednesday, October 5, at 6:30 p.m. “Seasons of Grief: A Journey to Healing” will be presented by Toni Waara, LMSW, at Aspirus at Home, Bucky Beach, Pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran …
Read More »UP Health System – Portage Welcomes New Orthopaedic Surgeon
U.P. Health System – Portage has announced that Ronald Ronquist, MD, has joined as its new orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. Ronquist completed his medical degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, and his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint, MI. Dr. Ronquist …
Read More »Transportation Challenges and Opportunities at Portage Lake District Library
The Portage Lake District Library invites the public to learn about plans for improved public transportation in the Keweenaw and Western Upper Peninsula on Thursday, October 6, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. “Getting Around: Transportation Challenges and Opportunities in the Keweenaw and Western U.P.” is sponsored by the League of …
Read More »Festival Ruska Features Great Lakes Author
Festival Ruska celebrates the arrival of the fall colors with events that also highlight Finnish-American heritage. District Court Judge Mark Munger of Duluth, Minnesota visited the Copper Country Monday for a book signing of his latest book–Boomtown. Set in northern Minnesota, Boomtown is a legal thriller and murder mystery about …
Read More »Automotive Sales Continue To Trail Off
Another indication that auto sales may have hit a peak. The latest sales forecast from J.D. Power and L.M.C. Automotive predicts September sales are expected to drop slightly from a year ago. Jeff Schuster with L.M.C Automotive says this is more of the same. Schuster says the research shows sales …
Read More »Happy Spouse Could Make You Healthier
A Michigan State University study suggests that a happy spouse may actually make you healthier. The study, titled in part “Happy you, healthy me?”, found that people with happy spouses were much more likely to report better health over time. MSU Assistant Professor of Psychology Bill Chopik is the study …
Read More »Health Officials Warn Of Dangers Of Not Getting Flu Vaccine
With the flu season just around the corner, Health Department spokeswoman Cheryl Woods says the flu is unpredictable and can be very dangerous. The flu usually peaks around January-February. It’s recommended that those 6 months of age and older get vaccinated.
Read More »Paleontologists To Dig Up Mastodon Bones In Michigan
A dig is planned in Michigan’s thumb area to unearth the remains of a mastodon that could be 11,000 to 13,000 years old. Ten teachers from Tuscola County will be working with the University of Michigan on the dig which will take place next month. It will take place at …
Read More »Riding A Roller Coaster May Help Pass Kidney Stones
A Michigan State University urologist may have discovered a unique way for patients to pass kidney stones. David Wartinger has led studies to determine if his patient’s theories of riding a roller coaster was true. Using a synthetic 3D model of a hollow kidney complete with three kidney stones in …
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