Every Saturday, the Daily Press has the opportunity to showcase some of the best and brightest students in the area. It’s called the Student of the Week page. Each Saturday, from October through May, students nominated by local school officials are profiled as students of the week. The ...

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) encourages Michiganders to keep food safety top of mind as they fire up the summer barbecue season this holiday weekend. “Nobody wants foodborne illnesses at their picnic or cookout,” said MDARD Director Tim Boring. ...

Many Michiganders and visitors will unofficially launch the boating season this holiday weekend. Whether you’re a boater, angler or other water sports enthusiast, safety and common sense in and around the water are a must. The DNR is proud to promote National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23, ...

To honor the life-saving health care provided by Michigan’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) practitioners every day, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed May 18-24 as EMS Recognition Week in Michigan. “This week, we come together to honor the courageous EMS professionals who work hard, ...

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month and Monday, May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day. Throughout the month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging residents to learn about viral hepatitis and take steps to protect themselves by getting tested and vaccinated. Viral ...

With summer approaching, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recommends Michigan residents and visitors avoid foam on Michigan lakes, rivers, streams and other surface waters. Foam can form on any body of water. It can be white, off-white or brown; have an earthy or fishy ...