New public health program improves oral health for Michigan’s children
To address childhood tooth decay, the Michigan Department of Human Health Services (MDHHS) launched the Kindergartener’s Oral Health Assessment Program (KOHA).
U.P. students reach for the stars with Go For Launch!
Go For Launch! arrives for a second time in Sault Ste. Marie, offering secondary students an opportunity to explore careers in the growing space industry. The three-day camp launched Tuesday at Lake Superior State University.
Visit Keweenaw awards $85,000 to recreation and community projects
The latest round of Visit Keweenaw's annual Destination Development Awards benefits 11 non-profit organizations in Houghton and Keweenaw counties.
MI Impact grant, Superior Watershed Partnership help with summer utility expenses
“Costs for everything keep increasing — food, fuel, utilities, you name it,” said Kasey Grieco, program manager. “But wages aren’t increasing at anywhere near the same rates, and families who have previously been able to get by are now finding themselves unable to stretch their paychecks far enough."
Island Resort & Casino expands to include more golf, venue options
“The new facility is designed to better accommodate larger events, including business conventions,” says Tony Mancilla, general manager for Island Resort & Casino. “By offering expanded meeting space conveniently located between Lower Michigan and Northern Wisconsin, we will meet the increased demand from regional groups."
Lavender farms on the rise across Michigan
Lavender farms are on the rise in Michigan, because of their suitable growing conditions, and a rise in agritourism across the state. There are few in the Upper Peninsula as well.
CMU and FSU GEAR UP take 50 students on an Upper Peninsula college tour
Last month, Central Michigan University and Ferris State University’s GEAR UP programs took 50 local area students on a whirlwind trip across Michigan’s upper peninsula.
Opioid health homes remove barriers to recovery
Opioid health homes provide a central point of contact where people living with opioid use disorder work with an interdisciplinary provider team to develop an individualized recovery care plan.
MiLEAP fund provides essential equipment, upgrades for child care facilities
Quality child care is necessary, but not always available or affordable. The MiLEAP Caring for MI Future: Facilities Improvement Fund has launched a $59 million fund to provide new and expanding home-based and center-based facilities across the state.
NMU revises elementary education endorsements
“The schools that employ our graduates said it was critical that NMU offers both PK-3 and 3-6 together,” Joe Lubig, associate dean of Teacher Education, told the NMU Board of Trustees before securing approval.
