While many veterans are entitled to benefits that include free dental care, not all veterans are eligible for such care or receive it. In order to make sure veterans get the dental care they need and deserve, many dentists are offering free dental care to veterans. “I was trying to get my teeth worked on… Read More »
Everyone knows that smoking is unhealthy and that second-hand smoke is even worse. A recent study shows that children who are exposed to second-hand smoke are twice as likely to suffer from tooth decay. The study also shows that 42% of American children aged 2-11 have decay in their primary teeth. Read the full article here.
Michigan DNR official are looking for black bear dens and are asking for help. They need to find he dens in order to do research on the bears and their populations. They are asking the public to keep an eye out for dens for warning everyone not to go into a den or get too… Read More »
Chinook salmon populations are decreasing in Lake Michigan and while the fisheries are looking for ways to increase their populations, they are concerned that they cannot get it up fast enough. According to the DNR, the salmon population in Lake Michigan has dropped about 75 percent from its peak in 2012. This year the fisher… Read More »
There are many dental offices that are offering buy Halloween candy from children. Some of them aim at giving the candy to soldiers or the less fortunate and others are just hoping to help the kids avoid cavities. While many parents are happy to hand over their children’s candy, most kids are just not onboard.… Read More »
Waterfowl season begins this week and the conditions are great for hunting. Tuesday is the first day of early goose season and Michigan’s seven-day experimental early teal season also begins that day. This is the second year of the experimental early teal hunt. Teal migrate earlier than other waterfowl and an earlier hunting season is… Read More »
A Grand Rapids couple’s wedding is getting a lot of attention because of its unique and elaborate theme. The couple, Alexis Hernandez and Gabriel de Jesus chose to have a Boardwalk Empire/ Great Gatsby themed wedding. Everything from the attire to the music fit the theme and guests were surprised but also impressed by the… Read More »
Do you love ice cream and banana splits? Who doesn’t right? If so, you won’t want to miss out on celebrate the 2015 National Banana Split Day. August 25 is the official day to celebrate your love of ice cream. Why not head over to one of Michigan’s top 10 ice cream parlors and try… Read More »
Storms are expected to hit the Grand Rapids areas in the middle of the week and officials are warning that they could make for life-threatening swimming conditions in Lake Michigan. The National Weather Service is predicting strong winds and waves in the area and this could lead to strong rip currents both before and after… Read More »
Grand Rapids is in the process of getting a new outlet mall, called Tanger Outlets. These malls are found in many location in the United States and offer some of the most popular stores and brands with discounted prices. The outlet center is scheduled to open on July 31st. There will be a special grand… Read More »
