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Health MattersAmericans have grown weary of the methods of modern medical care, with its dependence on drugs and surgery. Looking for an alternative, many have flocked to alternative therapies, such as acupuncture or homeopathy. There haven’t been enough options for treating many problems, ...

BMIC chooses contractor for new health center project

BAY MILLS — Bay Mills Indian Community has finalized selection of a general contractor for the new Bay Mills Health Center. Hallmark Construction of Traverse City will be taking the lead on the 34,000-square-foot building, with groundbreaking taking place on Oct. 1. Hallmark has pledged to have the building completed in 410 calendar days, with completion in January 2022. "We were impressed by Hallmark's reputation, and their quick timetable to get this project completed,” said Bay Mills Tribal Chairman Bryan Newland in a news release. “We are also thrilled to partner with a ...

Chamber Chat: Summer in review: Business, community & tourism

Surprisingly it was a busy summer at the Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce. Since there were limited tourist information centers open, people seemed to seek out the GINCC for local and regional information about what to do and where to stay. We feel we promoted our ...

Sharing the goods: CSA model used at downstate farm

FREE SOIL — When entering Kid Ranch Farm, it might look like something straight out of Michigan’s frontier — a log house, chickens wandering the yard and a large garden out front. But that’s only part of the picture. Pete and Jill Wilson have built a farm with organic and sustainable ...

Amazon has a new fitness tracker, wants to ‘get personal’

NEW YORK — Amazon, the company that made shopping from a La-Z-Boy possible, is going into the fitness-tracking business. The company started selling a wrist band Thursday that tracks workouts, sleep and body fat. It can also listen to your voice and tell you when you sounded happy or sad. Amazon might already know what books you like and how often you need toilet paper, but the fitness tracker may give the company a wealth of new information about its customers, although Amazon says it won't use the for marketing or advertisements or to sell you stuff. Jon Reily, global chief ...