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Life Line to offer screenings in the region for a fee

ESCANABA — Life Line Screenings of America will provide services for a cost on Dec. 10 and 11 in Escanaba and Gladstone. Its screenings aim to determine people's risk levels for stroke, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other serious and chronic conditions, Life Line states in a news release. "Designed by doctors and administered by trained professionals, our screenings can help detect hidden health issues before they become a serious problem," Life Line states. "Using ultrasound technology, Life Line Screening can now actually see inside your arteries for ...

US stocks rise for fifth straight day to close volatile month

Wall Street rose for a fifth straight day to put the wraps on a volatile month. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% in abbreviated trading Friday and closed out November with a slim gain of 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 289 points, or 0.6%. The Nasdaq gained 0.7% but ended November with a ...

US retail sales rose slightly in September

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants increased modestly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer. Sales rose 0.2% in September from the previous month, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, in a report delayed more ...

Chamber honors Island resort, casino and the Hannahville Indian Community

At the Delta County Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner Oct. 9, I was privileged to present the 2025 Bridge Builder Award celebrating members Island Resort & Casino and Hannahville Indian Community, who connect people, strengthens relationships and builds pathways to prosperity. Their ...

More swings hit Wall Street, but stocks still finish higher

NEW YORK (AP) — More swings hit Wall Street on Friday, except the U.S. stock market finished higher this time. After bobbing up and down through the morning, the S&P 500 took off and rallied nearly 2% before finishing with a gain of 1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 493 points, ...

Female version of crash test dummy endorsed

The U.S. government announced major design changes it wants to implement to make the female version of the vehicle crash test dummy more lifelike, potentially replacing a model used for decades that is based almost entirely around the body of a man despite higher injury risks for ...