After Michigan bans smoking in restaurants and bars, Sen. Joe Hune fights to cut cigarette taxes
It may not be a popular fight in a state that just banned smoking in bars and restaurants, but Sen. Joe Hune (R-Hamburg) wants to lower cigarette taxes.
Muskegon County’s Hall of Justice to get defibrillators
A defibrillator is used when someone is experiencing a heart attack, to shock the heart into beating again.
Hundreds flock to White Lake for free dental care: 125 uninsured patients get relief and one says it saved her life
September 20, 2010 All The Rest
“People are desperate right now, nobody has insurance,” said Aileen Newale of Twin Lake. Volunteer dentists included Dr. Elias Achey, owner of White Lake Family Dentistry and Spring Lake Dentistry; Dr. Jared Van Ittersum; Dr. Grant Gillish; and Dr. Darren Riopelle. Oral surgeon Dr, Mark Burye also volunteered his time.
Low-income people in Muskegon County offered dental work in exchange for volunteering
September 11, 2010 All The Rest
Jackie Balcom, dental health coordinator for Public Health-Muskegon County, said the plan is based on a successful program in Calhoun County.
Cancer crisis? Muskegon County group seeks answers in White Lake
September 10, 2010 All The Rest
After popular Montague native Doug Schlaff died of a rare cancer, two women who loved him — his mother and his wife — launched a research project to find out if the environment is to blame.
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Three Whitehall dentists to offer free care on Sept. 18
September 6, 2010 All The Rest
Three dentists will perform cleanings, take X-rays, fill cavities and pull rotted teeth from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 at White Lake Family Dentistry, 116 W. Colby.
Muskegon gym owner to help lead Labor Day run across Mackinac Bridge
September 6, 2010 All The Rest
Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness spokeswoman Gretchen Mensing said the 400 runners were selected randomly through an online lottery, from about 1,000 applicants.
This year’s warm spring and summer has been a boon to ragweed and allergies
September 4, 2010 All The Rest, Muskegon
Wesley Everman, an assistant professor of weed science at Michigan State University, said this year’s warm spring helped ragweed plants to crowd out other species.
Nancy Makin shares her life-changing weight loss story at Grand Haven library
Makin once weighted 703 pounds.
Calm effect: Lake Michigan’s shoreline a serene setting for yoga class
Lakeshore Yoga Center does weekly yoga sessions at Grand Haven City Beach. Very popular, and growing. They often have tourists join the group.
