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UMich research delves into farmworker conditions
For many seasonal and migrant farmworkers who plant, harvest, and process produce for stores, stands, farmers’ markets, and festivals across Michigan, living conditions can be unsafe and unhealthy, according to University of Michigan researchers. In interviews conducted as part of the Michigan Farmworker Project, workers described crowded housing, being provided dirty mattresses, sewage, and other odors from bathrooms. They detailed common areas such as living rooms often doubling as bedrooms and a lack of air conditioning. Additionally, some said they experienced food insecurity, fears of polluted drinking water, high rents, low wages and a general lack of safe, affordable and quality housing — not unlike the situation many U.S. residents are facing. The five-year-old, community-engaged research project led by Lisbeth Iglesias-Rios and Alexis Handal of the University of Michigan school of public health has examined a variety of topics related to treatment by farm owners and supervisors over time.
Mike Rogers urges Trump to avoid Harris personal attacks: ‘Offer real-life solutions’
Michigan’s GOP nominee for Senate gently urged former President Donald Trump to focus on the everyday problems facing voters as leading Republicans worry his personal attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris are distracting from their attempts to define her. The advice from Mike Rogers, offered to reporters during a Monday press call, came as Trump […]
New Dr Pepper Fansville ad takes obvious shot at Michigan sign-stealing scandal
Love them or hate them, Dr Pepper's Fansville ad series came back with a bang this week. It is the seventh year Fansville has been the advertising campaign to produce the one-of-a-kind soft drink in conjunction with college football. Larry Culpepper is out there somewhere, living his best life, I would assume. All I know is nobody got poked fun at by Fansville more than the Michigan Wolverines did.
These Are the 5 Worst Community Colleges in Michigan
Not all community colleges are created equal. A new study commissioned by the personal finance website WalletHub reveals that some of the most well-known community colleges in Michigan are among the ones that rank the worst when it comes to educational and career outcomes. Unlike typical 4-year universities, community colleges...
ALERT-Potentially Toxic Chicken Now Recalled From Michigan Stores
Many Michigan residents seek healthy foods to feed their families daily, including high-quality meats. But, one popular brand of chicken is now being pulled from store shelves as it may contain toxic materials. Michigan residents are now urged to check for these recalled products in their homes. ALERT-Potentially Toxic Chicken...
Michigan urgently needs better tests for beach contamination, report finds
A green flag flying on a Great Lakes beach does not necessarily mean it’s safe to swim. Checking beach monitoring websites like BeachGuard is not a surefire solution either. These two findings are central to a public health research project, the Great Lakes Microbial Water Quality Assessment, that has set out to measure microbial and chemical threats in Great Lakes waters, and how to reduce the number of illnesses they cause each year. The project, sponsored by the International Joint Commission, released a report last year that said decades-old testing methods are inadequate, and “advances in newer methods are critically needed.” The Commission is bi-national agency that advises the U.S. and Canada on managing water along the border.
Michigan man arrested on drug charges at Phish Festival
DOVER, Del. – A Michigan man was arrested on numerous drug charges at the Phish Mondegreen Festival on Saturday. At around 2:15 p.m., troopers on duty at the festival were alerted by security after an attendee, identified as 41-year-old Douglas Gallagher, fled from a security checkpoint when suspected illicit narcotics were found in his vehicle during a routine search. When Gallagher returned to the security checkpoint, troopers took him into custody, and responded to a nearby campsite, where Gallagher had reportedly hidden a small plastic container after fleeing the security checkpoint.
MDOT hopes to complete I-75 project in Gaylord by November
(WPBN/WGTU) -- The Michigan Department of Transportation hopes to complete its I-75 project in Gaylord by November. It's an extensive $13.3 million rebuilding of the I-75 business loop. 2.2 miles of roadway is under construction with a new roundabout, curves and driveways going in. MDOT said just recently that crews...
Gaylord Police continue to investigate circumstances of fatal stabbing incident
GAYLORD, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Gaylord Police continue to investigate the circumstances of a fatal stabbing incident that occurred on Saturday. The stabbing happened at SunFrog Solutions, a t-shirt company, and left one man dead and another seriously injured. Another story:Northern Michigan correctional officers protest for better working conditions. Investigators said...
Dynamic, versatile Brach Taylor the ultimate 'football guy' for Pellston Hornets
PELLSTON – The term ‘football guy’ gets thrown around a lot these days. But perhaps no one in the Cheboygan area epitomizes it more than Pellston senior Brach Taylor, one of the most versatile players around. Since joining Pellston’s varsity as a freshman, it’s been a massive rise for Taylor, someone who doesn’t mind playing any spot on the field. ...
Deputy finds horse loose on I-75 in Otsego Co.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Sterly headed out for a routine patrol on I-75 when he noticed Missy the horse was trotting along the interstate! Deputy Sterly got Missy turned over to Otsego County Animal Control, who returned her to her owners. The Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone to keep your eyes open on the road, because you never know what may cross your path!
Wisconsin man in stolen car at large near Glen Arbor
Yesterday evening around sunset on M-109 near Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, a park ranger with the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore pulled over a vehicle stolen from Wisconsin. The driver, 28-year-old Steven Lisowski, abandoned the vehicle near Shauger Hill Road, fled into the woods, and has eluded rangers and deputies from three different northern Michigan sheriff’s departments since last night. He remains at large.
Hillsdale Hospital leaders appointed to statewide councils, committees for MHA
HILLSDALE — The Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) welcomed six members of the Hillsdale Hospital’s leadership team to different statewide councils and committees after they were appointed to the positions. Jeremiah Hodshire, Rachel Lott, John Robertson, Meghan Campbell, Doris Whorley and Joshua Daugherty were each appointed to serve on various roles within the MHA councils and committees, according to the release. ...
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