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Take steps to guard against carbon monoxide poisoning

With houses getting sealed up against the cold and furnaces firing up, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs urge residents to take preventative measures against carbon monoxide poisoning and check CO detectors and fuel-burning appliances. Carbon monoxide is known as the “Invisible Killer,” because it cannot be seen, tasted or smelled, but it can be deadly when breathed in, the agencies warned in a news release. CO is found where carbon-based fuels such as gasoline, propane, charcoal, wood and others are ...

Residents warned of increase in whooping cough

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is calling attention to an increase in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, and urging individuals to get up to date with vaccinations. Case numbers across the state surpassed last year’s reports and are coinciding with a return to pre-pandemic patterns of more cases per year nationally. Between 2017 and 2019, Michigan averaged 596 cases of pertussis each year. There have already been 830 confirmed or probable cases reported to MDHHS this year as of Oct. 28. Early symptoms of pertussis can look like a common ...

Winter is just around corner; try to make best of it

While fall weather seems to be hanging on this year, there is no denying that, to quote Game of Thrones, winter is coming. For many of us, that is unwelcome news but whether you like it or not, its coming. Take this as a reminder to give your snowblower a tune up and make sure its ready to go before you wake up with two feet of snow on your car. Head out to the garage, find your shovels, put your ice scraper in your car and make an offering to Heikki Lunta. It may be hard to believe but many of your neighbors are counting the days until the snow is falling and for those people, the ...

If election didn’t go your way, stop and take breath

The entire world changed on Tuesday after Donald Trump and the GOP secured a sweeping, decisive victory at the polls, taking the White House and the Senate. At the time of writing, the House of Representatives hangs in the balance but betting odds would suggest that the Republican party will control all three bodies of the United States government when all of the votes are counted. For many, this result is a dream come true. For others, it is a worst case scenario. For those who did not have the election go their way, there is considerable worry about the state of the country ...

Celebrate Michigan Craft Beverage Month

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed November as Michigan Craft Beverage Month, encouraging Michiganders to support world-class, locally produced wine, beer, cider, and spirits throughout the holiday season. “Michigan’s multi-billion-dollar craft beverage industry supports thousands of good-paying jobs and strengthens local communities across the state,” said Governor Whitmer. “During Michigan Craft Beverage Month, I encourage Michiganders to join us in saying ‘Cheers’ to the excellent products we make right here at home. Let’s keep working together to support this iconic ...

It’s Winter Hazards Awareness Week

As temperatures drop and winter approaches, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared Nov. 3-9 as Winter Hazards Awareness Week. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division urges Michiganders to prioritize winter emergency preparedness to stay safe during the season. “It’s been a mild, warmer fall across the state this year, but we all know what is coming next,” said Capt. Kevin Sweeney, deputy state director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and commander of the MSP/EMHSD. “We encourage everyone to take steps to ensure you and your ...