4+ hour, 1+ min ago  (554+ words) Annie Barker for Bridge Michigan The ratio of counselors, psychologists and social workers to students in Michigan is two to three times higher than national recommendations, according to the Michigan Health Council. LANSING " Michigan does not have enough opportunities for…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (167+ words) Upper Great Lakes Family Health (UGL) is proud to continue growing its pediatric team to meet the needs of families across the Upper Peninsula. With rising demand for pediatric care and recent additions to its provider group, UGL is actively…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (190+ words) The fund has historically supported projects that improve outdoor recreation access and preserve local heritage. Notable past recipients include: " Copper Country Trail National Byway: $27,000 for wayfinding signage " Swedetown Recreation Area: $35,000 for a new, barrier-free, beginner-level biking and hiking trail " City…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (548+ words) Dear Annie: I've been friends with the same group of women since our children were in grade school. We're now in our late 50s and early 60s, and for years this group has been my main social circle. We've shared weddings, divorces,…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (341+ words) The debate regarding the value of a college degree has resurfaced in the news recently. With tuition continuing to increase at universities and colleges across the country, many people have, as NBC News political reporter Ben Kamisar described, "grown sour…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (486+ words) LANSING " The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging parents to learn about and implement safe sleep practices for infants during Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, highlighting the life-saving steps families can take to help every baby…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (491+ words) Ontonagon " Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) is now offering free non-emergency medical transportation for older adults in the Ontonagon area. Services are available to individuals aged 60 and over, offering vital support to help them stay connected and access…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (287+ words) Spanning from June to August, the program connected students with job mentors across 13 unique work sites. Each project offered something different, but all shared a common goal: to help young people gain valuable hands-on experience, contribute to their communities, and…...

7+ mon, 17+ hour ago  (256+ words) Ben Garbacz/Daily Mining Gazette The school bus parked outside of Walmart is being filled with donated school supplies as part of the Stuff the Bus event sponsored by Copper Country Angel Mission and the Salvation Army. The supplies collected…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (564+ words) 1,037 children were signed up for the program, coming from 438 families. Food waiting to be distributed filled several rooms within the school for families coming through with shopping carts. The food available is meant to be fresh and healthy, and this…...