HOUGHTON – A recent survey by the University of Michigan found that the cost of living continues to be a first-order concern, with 57% of consumers spontaneously mentioning that high prices were eroding their personal finances, up from 50% last month. On May 13, the Bank of America Institute ...
STANTON TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State Police Calumet Post confirmed rumors the U.S. Post Office in Toivola had been broken into and is currently being omvestogated. While there had been unconfirmed reports the break in occurred over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend, Michigan State Police ...
TOIVOLA — The summer is (un)officially here and soon our local state parks will be bustling. But not all of them. Twin Lakes State Park off of M-26 in Toivola will be closed through July to address maintenance issues and to upgrade its facilities. Twin Lakes is one of the local state parks ...
HOUGHTON — A Houghton City Council member's attempt to shorten the length of time the public can address the council was soundly defeated by the rest of the Council. At its regular meeting Wednesday, Counselor Brian Irizarry introduced Resolution 2016-2013. Under current City Council Rules, ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: My question is: What is the difference between prediabetes and diabetes, and which do I have? I am male, 85 years old, 170 pounds, and 6 feet and 1 inch tall. I was treated for heart disease with Coreg, Crestor, isosorbide, lisinopril and amlodipine. About one year ago, the ...
Dear Annie: My stepson of 15 years, "Toby," is getting married. I've always had a great relationship with him and his bride-to-be, and I've treated her like she was already family. Here's my dilemma: Toby got angry with me because my sister, who worked at his and my husband's company, decided ...