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Find a fawn? DNR says in most cases, it’s best to leave it be

May means white-tailed deer in only a few weeks will begin producing a flood of new fawns. With that in mind, the Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public to keep their distance if they stumble across a fawn this spring and summer. The DNR recommends in a news release that anyone who encounter a fawn while outdoors avoid do not touch it or intervene in any way — there’s a good chance it’s right where it’s supposed to be, and its mother isn’t far away. In the first few weeks of life, fawns stay quiet and hidden while their mothers look for food nearby. Their ...

Some advice for Mental Health Awareness Month

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Michigan. In the proclamation, it states that 1 in 5 adolescents has had a serious mental health disorder at some point in their life, and 50% of all mental health disorders begin by age 14, while 75% of all mental health disorders begin by age 24. Mental health includes emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. There are many ways to take action for both yourself and others throughout the ...

Road construction isn’t fun but it is necessary

As summer finally approaches, there is a lot to look forward to. Beach days, hiking, outdoor concerts and camping trips give Yoopers a lot to be excited about each year, but with those fun activities comes another summer event that isn’t quite as enjoyable: road work. While the prospect of added time to your commute due to sitting in stopped traffic may not be ideal, Upper Peninsula residents (and by extension, most Michiganders) will tell you that our roads are in desperate need of work, largely due to the extreme weather conditions that we deal with throughout the winter. This ...

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month stresses ‘Look Twice’

With the snow gone and spring well established even in the Upper Peninsula, motorcycles should begin appearing again, if not back out already. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Thursday kicked off the Michigan Department of State’s annual “Look Twice, Save a Life” safety campaign. “As motorcyclists return to Michigan’s roads with the warmer weather, it’s a good time to remind every driver to take extra care and watch out for motorcycles,” Benson said in a news release. “Motorcycles can be hard to see, so remember to ...

MIOSHA marking a half-century of protecting workers

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, part of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, is celebrating 50 years of service to Michigan’s workforce. Since its creation in 1975, MIOSHA has remained committed to protecting the safety and health of Michigan workers through education, outreach and enforcement, according to an agency news release. “For 50 years, MIOSHA has worked side by side with businesses and workers to keep people safe,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said. “By going above and beyond to protect our workers, MIOSHA ensures that ...

REAL ID deadline approaching

With the May 7 federal REAL ID deadline fast approaching that will require compliant identification to fly in the U.S., Michigan Secretary of State offices offer a fast and easy ways for customers to upgrade their driver’s license or ID. Despite the heavier volume throughout the state, most customers are still in and out of the office in 20 minutes or less. More than 74 percent of people with a Michigan driver’s license or ID have already upgraded to a REAL ID. Since March 18, Secretary of State offices have added more than 35,000 extra appointments to accommodate the demand for ...