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Tips on food safety for the Thanksgiving feast

With family and friends gathering Thursday for Thanksgiving, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development encourages Michiganders to keep food safety top of mind during the holiday week. Simple steps to ensure a successful holiday feast free of foodborne illnesses include: Planning ahead — Store food at the correct temperatures before preparation; — Make sure the refrigerator and freezer are set to 40 degrees F and below and 0 degrees F, respectively; — Make room for holiday meal items and leftovers by clearing outdated foods from the refrigerator; ...

Grateful for area support for Veterans Day gathering

This week’s bouquets go to — From the Delta County Veterans Council, the U.P. Military Museum and the Steam & Gas Engine Association: The U. P. Military Museum, the Delta County Veterans Council, and the Steam & Gas Engine Association want to thank local businesses for their help to make the Veterans Day gathering special for our veterans. Thank you to the Island Resort & Casino for the generous support for the bakery items from Elmer’s. Additional generous donations were received from the Peninsula Federal Credit Union, Thrivent Financial Action Team Grants, Escanaba Rotary ...

Hero police officer appropriately recognized

The next time an occasion presents itself to complain about the police, we’d suggest readers consider the August experiences of Rosie Danley, a Copper Country resident who suddenly fell ill at a Hancock-area park. Truth be told, Danley, by all accounts, was much more than ill. She experienced sudden cardiac arrest and became unresponsive. Put another way, it is quite likely she was dying. Enter Michigan State Police Trooper Lucas Lahnala of the Calumet post. Lahnala was on duty that night and quickly responded. Once he arrived on scene, he found Danley unresponsive, and her son had ...