"It was a nice spring so we decided to go early this year and get things cleaned up," said Mary Jo DuVall. DuVall has been head of the City Wide Clean Up for six years now and the event continues to be successful. For one day in May, volunteers take time out of their day to do their part in keeping Sault Ste. Marie free of litter and debris. This past Saturday, the fog lifted and the sun broke out for the 40 volunteers. "The energy has been great. A lot of the volunteers come as families so the kids are excited, too. We offer the kids an Alpine Chocolat Haus ice cream...… "It was a nice spring so we decided to go early this year and get things cleaned up," said Mary Jo DuVall. DuVall has been head of the City Wide Clean Up for six years now and the event continues to be successful. For one day in May, volunteers take time out of their day to do their part in keeping Sault Ste. Marie free of litter and debris. This past Saturday, the fog lifted and the sun broke out for the 40 volunteers. "The energy has been great. A lot of the volunteers come as families so the kids are excited, too. We offer the kids an Alpine Chocolat Haus ice cream...WW…

If you needed long-term care, could you afford it? For many Americans, especially those with a middle-class income and little savings, the answer to that question is absolutely not. Nursing homes charge somewhere around US$100,000 a year, while frequent visits from a paid caregiver may set you back more than $5,000 a month. With long-term care so expensive for growing numbers of older Americans, and the federal government doing little to make it accessible, some states are taking matters into their own hands to find better ways to cover costs. Washington state has gone the furthest so...… If you needed long-term care, could you afford it? For many Americans, especially those with a middle-class income and little savings, the answer to that question is absolutely not. Nursing homes charge somewhere around US$100,000 a year, while frequent visits from a paid caregiver may set you back more than $5,000 a month. With long-term care so expensive for growing numbers of older Americans, and the federal government doing little to make it accessible, some states are taking matters into their own hands to find better ways to cover costs. Washington state has gone the furthest so...WW…

Department of Health and Human Services offers tips to develop ties and relationships with elderly LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) joins the federal Administration for Community Living in observing May nationally and in Michigan as Older Americans Month (OAM) to recognize and honor older adults and their influence and impact. This year's theme, "Powered by Connection,” emphasizes the profound impact of meaningful interactions and social connections on the well-being and health of older adults in our communities. More than 25 per...…Department of Health and Human Services offers tips to develop ties and relationships with elderly LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) joins the federal Administration for Community Living in observing May nationally and in Michigan as Older Americans Month (OAM) to recognize and honor older adults and their influence and impact. This year's theme, "Powered by Connection,” emphasizes the profound impact of meaningful interactions and social connections on the well-being and health of older adults in our communities. More than 25 per...WW…

Stabenow, Peters say bipartisan bill extends restoration initiative, increases funding levels NEWS RELEASE MICHIGAN'S U.S. SENATORS ************************* WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow, co-chair of the U.S. Senate Great Lakes Task Force, and Gary Peters applauded the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works passage of their bipartisan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024. The legislation extends this critical program for another five years through 2031, and increases annual funding levels from $475 million in 2026 to $500 million from 2027...…Stabenow, Peters say bipartisan bill extends restoration initiative, increases funding levels NEWS RELEASE MICHIGAN'S U.S. SENATORS ************************* WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow, co-chair of the U.S. Senate Great Lakes Task Force, and Gary Peters applauded the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works passage of their bipartisan Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024. The legislation extends this critical program for another five years through 2031, and increases annual funding levels from $475 million in 2026 to $500 million from 2027...WW…