Grand Rapids has many areas parks that offer many outdoor opportunities all year long. In the winter, Aman Park is the perfect place to enjoy a hike or to observe wildlife as the search for food and stock up for the cold days ahead. If you are looking for a great location to enjoy the outdoors… Read More »
A bald eagle found caught in a snare earlier this month has been treated and is now recovering. The bird’s leg was caught in the snare was found by a trapper, who rushed the bird home and called for help. Rebecca Lessard, executive director of Wings of Wonder, a non-profit raptor sanctuary based in Empire,… Read More »
There is a lot of debate about whether or not children should receive fluoride treatments to help make their teeth stronger. Some people believe it is unnecessary and others believe it is important for strong teeth. The other debate is over the age the children should be when they receive their first treatment. Some dental… Read More »
Sara Reisinger of Freeland was crowned the 2016 Michigan Apple Queen on Tuesday at the Michigan Apple Committee luncheon. “The Michigan Apple Queen has an important role as the representative of the Michigan apple industry,” said Diane Smith, executive director of the Michigan Apple Committee, which has sponsored the contest for the past 65 years. “The… Read More »
There’s nothing like beginners luck and one Michigan man is enjoying his experience with it. A Kent County man won $200,000 playing the Michigan Lottery’s Pure Gold online instant game for the first time. The 28-year-old winner did not want to be identified, but claims that it was his first time playing the lottery. “I… Read More »
Getting a filling is a pretty regular procedure, but what if there was another way to deal with cavities? Believe it or not, dental researchers have found a new way to treat cavities and it doesn’t involve a drill or a lot of painful numbing shots. It is just as effective as a filling but much… Read More »
Children with autism and disabilities sometimes have a hard time verbally communicating. This can make it hard for them to talk to Santa and let him know what they want for Christmas. One mall Santa made sure a little autistic boy who was visiting him was able to explain himself the best he could and… Read More »
For any of us, going to the dentist is just a part of life. For the elderly, it can be difficult and even seem impossible. Many of them do not have the proper dental insurance to pay for their visit and many more simply don’t have a way to get there. Others are concerned about… Read More »
It was a foggy weekend in Michigan, but that didn’t stop volunteers from Lutheran Social Services of Michigan in Grand Rapids “These kids are important to our future and our community, if one toy makes their day, then it’s a great thing to do,” a 16-year-old volunteer said. Read the full article here.
If you hate the drill at the dentist, you may be in luck. Many dentists may be putting down the drill and opting for a different type of dental procedure to deal with cavities and other issues. A new study found that using drills to work on teeth could be causing harm and that no… Read More »
