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Michigan lawmakers reach tentative budget deal Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:42AMA budget deal for 2011 is expected to be signed today, balancing the state books without tax increases and averting a potential government shutdown.
Arbutus Times Calendar of Events Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 9:12PMSubmit notices via e-mail: Arbutustimes@patuxent.com; fax: 410-997-4564 or mail: Arbutus Times, 10750 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044. Include sponsor or host, date, time, address of event, contact name and phone number. Deadline is noon the Thursday before publication. Bingo Basket Bingo -- hosted by Church of the Holy Apostles, Sept....
Chicago's Mayor Daley says he won't seek re-election Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:50PMCHICAGO — Mayor Richard M. Daley, who wielded more control over Chicago than anyone but his father decades before, said Tuesday he will not seek re-election, bringing a surprising end to a dynasty whose name became synonymous with the city's legendary political machine.
Chicago Mayor Daley says he's served his last term Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:44PMFor all but 13 of the last 55 years, a Daley has ruled City Hall with red-faced temper, garbled syntax and iron fist.
UMKC School of Law to receive 500,000 gift Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:04PMFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 7, 2010 083Contact: Laura Byerleybyerleylumkc.edu; 816 235-1592The UMKC Foundation, the Law Foundation of UMKC and the School of Law are pleased to announce and acknowledge a 500,000 planned gift to the Law Foundation. Provided by H. Howard Stephenson - who received a J.D. 1958 from the University of Kansas City School of Law now UMKC School of Law and...
MDCH offering free 'Talk Early, Talk Often' seminars Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:20PMThe Michigan Department of Community Health is accepting applications to offer free, 90-minute seminars through the nationally recognized “Talk Early & Talk Often” parent education initiative.
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley says he won't seek 7th term leading nation's 3rd-largest city Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:43PMMayor Richard M. Daley, who wielded more control over Chicago than anyone but his father decades before, said Tuesday he will not seek re-election, bringing a surprising end to a dynasty whose n...
In Mich. Cleanup, a Missed Opportunity for Local Workers and Abuse of Undocumented Ones Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:06PMStaff Report In July, a 30-inch oil pipeline burst in Battle Creek, Mich., near a tributary of the Kalamazoo River. The cracked pipe leaked an estimated million gallons of oil into the water, and at the time, Enbridge Energy, the Canadian company that owns the pipe, promised a complete cleanup and rigorous review of its practices. “This is our responsibility,” said Patrick Daniel, Enbridge’s ...
Holly Hills residents irked over neighborhood conditions Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:58PMDuring pregnancy, a mother's environment can directly affect her unborn child.
Financial reports now featured on school websites Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:58PMBy TRACI L. WEISENBACHTribune Staff Writer
around canton Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:00PM“Around Canton” is designed to announce upcoming events taking place in the community. Items will run on a space-available basis. Send details to bkadrich@hometownlife.com Color blind The Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion sponsors a discussion with essayist, author and educator Tim Wise, author of Color-blind: The Rise of Post-Racial Politics and the ...
Michigan 10.0: Public union employees in Muskegon say workers are not the enemy Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:18AMMUSKEGON -- Dale Hilliard has been a dedicated union man from the time he landed his first job out of high school making office furniture in Muskegon Heights until he joined the Fruitport Township Public Works Department more than 20 years ago.
Muskegon gym owner to help lead Labor Day run across Mackinac Bridge Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:17AMMUSKEGON -- Lana Carson plans to lead a pack of thousands across the Mackinac Bridge today, and to inspire more while she does it.
Co-owner: Marijuana clinic still operating Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:36AMFERNDALE — Nine defendants charged in last month's medical marijuana bust in Ferndale will face a pre-exam conference at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, before Judge Joseph Longo, according to a spokeswoman in 43rd District Court in Ferndale. The exam set for last Thursday was adjourned. The co-owners of a medical marijuana facility on Hilton Road were among nine arraigned Aug. 27 in Hazel Park, the ...
Week in Review: 09/05/2010 Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:21AMMANCELONA — Life often was a competition for Jason Calo. Calo, 23, of Mancelona, hit the books in order to achieve higher grades than his classmates.
Wayne County news briefs: Off-duty cop arrested in DWI incident Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:14AMAn off-duty Detroit police officer was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after leaving the scene of an accident on the city's east side early Saturday morning.
Profile: Nature lover, home saver Paul Haan Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:00AMHe helps families who live in homes that pose health risks.
Unemployment creates new role, and pain, for community colleges Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:37AMWASHINGTON — On this Labor Day weekend, the unemployment rate is anchored near 10 percent, and experts of all stripes are trying to figure out how to create more jobs. There’s consensus that commu
Community calendar Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:16PMFamily fun
Steroid dealer led investigators to two police officers Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:20PMKALAMAZOO — Local law enforcement agencies pressured a steroids dealer to build cases against two police officers and a Paw Paw businessman suspected of buying the substances illegally, according to documents obtained by the Kalamazoo Gazette.Meanwhile, the dealer was not...
BCPS virtual education program will return Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:23AMA Battle Creek Public Schools program that allowed students to complete online coursework will return this fall, Superintendent Linda Hicks said Friday.
Macomb Township hit with Utica Schools crossing guard tab Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:10AMThe Macomb Township Board of Trustees reluctantly agreed to temporarily accept costs for the crossing guards of Utica Community Schools within Macomb Township Aug. 25.
Whooping it up, and not in a good way: Muskegon County health officials report a rise in pertussis cases Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:02AMMUSKEGON COUNTY -- Public Health-Muskegon County officials are seeing a surge of whooping cough cases this year and are bracing for a potential outbreak as most schools open Tuesday.
Anti-nuke pills available for plant neighbors Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:28AMThe Michigan Department of Community Health is making one-day supplies of potassium iodide pills available free to people within 10 miles of a nuclear power plant. The department says the move is a precautionary measure and that risk of an accident has not increased. The pills are available at some pharmacies near area nuclear power plants.
Lakeshore update Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:12AMMANITOWOC The American Red Cross is seeking donations to provide financial assistance for the 13 people left homeless after a fire destroyed a building that housed Glenns Bar Grill and community-living apartments, according to a news release.
Snyder to challenge Bernero in Detroit Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:05AMRepublican Rick Snyder says he plans to push hard for votes in Detroit, threatening Virg Bernero in a city many believe the Democrat needs to dominate to become governor.
Pines group: We’re ‘shut out’ of probe Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:59AMPINES — Still denied funding for a consultant to provide input on risk assessments related to coal ash waste dumped in Yard 520, Pines residents claim they are being “completely shut out” of the ongoing Superfund Alternative investigation there.
Selfridge workers to return after disease outbreak Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:45AMOfficials at Selfridge Air National Guard Base will move about 180 employees back into two buildings that have been cleaned after an outbreak of legionnaires' disease there in August.
Grant aimed at better diabetes care in area Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:27AMThe Southeastern Michigan Health Association was awarded $16.2 million Thursday to bolster the sharing of patient information among physicians, hospitals and clinics to improve the care of underserved diabetes patients, particularly in Detroit.
Diabetes drug metformin exhibits potential against tobacco-induced lung tumors Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:57PMMetformin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, shows potential in the prevention of tobacco-induced lung tumors, according to early research conducted at the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
News in Brief Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:23PMGenealogical Society meeting The Downriver Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 2744 Fourth St., Wyandotte.
Michigan Health Departments Expecting Cuts Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:40PMThe Department of Community Health has warned Michigan Health Departments funding for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program will likely be reduced starting October 1, 2010.
Nuclear Power Plant Giving Free Pills Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:23PMMichigan health officials are offering free potassium iodide pills to those who frequent within 10 miles of a nuclear power plant.
'Fracking' yields fuel, fear in Northeast Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:16PMBill Ely walked into his chicken coop with an empty five-gallon water jug.
This is a Backgrounder On Labor Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:05PMAbstract: Unions have been a familiar part of American working life for more than 70 years. Less familiar is the state of the union movement today: More union members now work for the government than for private employers.
Free pills available for those near nuclear plants Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:56PMLansing -- Michigan health officials are making potassium iodide pills available to people who live, work or visit within 10 miles of a nuclear power plant.
Western Michigan University names Martha Warfield to new position of vice president for diversity and inclusion Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:50PMWestern Michigan University has named a veteran administrator to the newly created position of vice president for diversity and inclusion, the university announced Thursday.
HHS Awards Beacon Grants To Cincinnati, Detroit Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:29PMLocal collaboratives will use government funding to pilot health IT to improve care of children and adults with chronic illnesses.
SE Michigan health group gets $16.2M to boost information sharing Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:22PMDetroit -- The Southeastern Michigan Health Association has been awarded $16.2 million to improve the sharing of patient information among area physicians, hospitals and clinics.
Metro Detroit gets $16.2 million grant for health information exchange on diabetes Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:14PMA $16.2 million federal grant is expected to help six health care systems, physicians, clinics, health insurers and reference laboratories share electronic medical information on thousands of diabetic patients in Southeast Michigan.
Mich. Gets Grant To Fund IT Programs Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:38AMMichigan is slated to get millions from a grant to help improve health care in southeast Michigan.
Doctor accused of illegally accessing University of Michigan computers to change performance reviews Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:38AMA former resident physician in the University of Michigan Health System's Department of Pathology is accused of illegally accessing health system computers last year to boost his performance evaluations, university police said. Dr. Eric George Batterson, 34, of Scio Township,......
Isabella County focus groups to address racial issues Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:11AMThe Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion has begun hosting focus groups throughout Isabella County to "find out what people are really thinking" about diversity and inclusion.
Bills to clarify Michigan's medical pot law stall in Lansing Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:34AMLansing -- Bills seeking to clarify and regulate the use of medical marijuana in Michigan are languishing in Lansing, despite controversy and uncertainty over the law.
Enbridge subcontractor let go over safety, documentation issues Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:20PMEnbridge Inc.'s main contractor on the efforts to clean up the recent oil spill on the Kalamazoo River let go a firm it was subcontracting with after allegations surfaced it was using undocumented workers and was not abiding by federal safety standards.
Safety officials say Back to the Bricks went by with few incidents Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:13PMhe Back to the Bricks Cruise Festival went by with a limited number of incidents involving public safety, according to organizers and law enforcement officials, despite attracting huge crowds totaling over 300,000 over five days.
Comparative Determinants of 4-Year Cardiovascular Event Rates in Stable Outpatients at Risk of or With ... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:45PMContext Clinicians and trialists have difficulty with identifying which patients are highest risk for cardiovascular events. Prior ischemic events, polyvascular disease, and diabetes mellitus have all been identified as predictors of ischemic events, but their comparative contributions to future risk remain unclear. Objective To categorize the risk of cardiovascular events in stable ...
Health officials investigating three illnesses Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:30PMBy Kate HesslingTribune Staff Writer PIGEON — Health officials are investigating three local cases that could be — but have not been confirmed — E. coli infections.
County gets big weapon to fight lead in houses Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:12PMBENTON HARBOR - It is potentially lurking in 80 percent of the houses in Berrien County.
Stem-cell work thrown into limbo Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:27AMUS district-court ruling suspends federal funding for research involving human embryonic stem cells.