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As more people are losing their health insurance, some doctor's visits may be placed on the back burner. When it comes to regular dentist visits, however, local dental-care professionals say putting off these appointments today could lead to more costly problems later. In addition, several local programs are designed to help those without jobs and health insurance through a... Full story »

On a recent Saturday night at Steaks Eatery, just about everybody leaving the restaurant was carrying a white box filled with food that was too good to leave. The Gene Davis family prides itself on high-quality food and plenty of it at the restaurant they opened in 1996 at 4243 Oak Lane  (near the U.S. 127 and M-50 interchange).... Full story »

Fish fry and steak dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jackson Elks Lodge, 3113 Lansing Ave. $8.95 Fish is $8.95, New York strip steak, $9.25. 782-1113. New York strip steak dinner, 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jackson Eagles Aerie 612, 301 Detroit St. $9. Pork steak dinner available for $7. 782-5622. Breakfast, 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, 40/8 Honor Society... Full story »

Grants The Consumers Energy Foundation has awarded grants to the following four community organizations to recognize outstanding volunteerism. Grants marked with an (*) reflect doubled amounts through the Consumers Energy CEEPSACER Program. $750* grant to South Central Baseball Organization in Grass Lake. $550* grant to Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church Chinese class. $250 grant to South Central Michigan Chapter —... Full story »

33 Miles in concert in Spring Arbor Christian pop trio 33 Miles will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church, 120 E. Main St. The event is coordinated by "Melody of Life" concerts, and proceeds will benefit Beginnings Care For Life Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children... Full story »

In 1946, during an intense experience of God's presence, Mother Teresa received the call to begin what was to be her life's work of ministering to the poor — first in Calcutta, India, and eventually throughout the world. Her ministry was blessed and she received numerous worldly honors, including the Nobel Prize. However, after that extended period of experiencing God's... Full story »

Most people familiar with structuring a physical activity program are aware of the three phases of a workout: the warm-up, the peak activity period and the cooldown. To avoid injury and to prepare the body to strive toward its optimal effectiveness, a proper warm-up is necessary.   How should the warm-up be structured? There is no one-size-fits-all answer. For example,... Full story »

— Today, noon to 5:45 p.m., Jonesville United Methodist Church, 203 Concord Road, Jonesville. — Friday, 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., South Central Michigan American Red Cross, 3425 Francis St. — Friday, noon to 5:45 p.m., Blackman Township Hall, 1996 W. Parnall Road. — Monday, 1 to 6:45 p.m., Brooklyn Heart of the Lakes Church, 7031 Jefferson Road, Brooklyn.  Full story »

Graduates-Jackson Community College Spring/Summer 2009 Jack E. Andrews, of Jackson, Associate in Applied Science-Accounting, Associate in Applied Science-Business Administration RaShawn N. Arnold, of Jackson, Associate in General Studies Sierra N. Arnold, of Jackson, Associate in Arts Michelle K. Asher, of Munith, Certificate in Studio Art Courtney M. Bedore, of Jackson, Associate in Arts Cody A. Bivins, of Jackson, Associate in... Full story »

Dean's List - Jackson Community College Spring/Summer 2009 Full-time students Nathan A. Ables of Adrian Casie A. Allen of Grass Lake Sheila D. Ambrose of Jackson Gary F. Amrhein of Jonesville Leslie G. Anderson of Jackson Zina L. Angel of Jonesville Samantha J. Baldwin of Brooklyn Stephen W. Burton of Tipton Richard K. Choat of Jackson Kristin M. Christopher of... Full story »

• Three students at Napoleon High School have earned Advanced Placement Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams. Alec Norkey qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award, and Trevor Trudeau and Anne Wymer qualified for the AP Scholar Award. • Allison M. Clair of Napoleon has graduated from Lawrence Technological University with a bachelor of... Full story »

Local Freemasons were among a group of 110 elected to be admitted to the 33rd Degree, the highest honor of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. The ceremony took place in Boston during the annual meeting of the Scottish Rite Supreme Council. The degree is awarded for outstanding service to Freemasonry or for significant contributions to humanity that reflect credit upon the... Full story »

The Kiwanis Club of Jackson has announced its board of directors for 2009-10 year. The officers are: President Brad Snyder, an in-home therapist at Highfields in Lenawee County; President-Elect Bob Johnson, owner of Robert L. Johnson Construction; Vice President Therese Hesslau, commercial loan assistant for Fifth Third Bank; Secretary Joe Wolfe, president of The Protection Center Inc.; Treasurer Andy Johnson,... Full story »

Army Reserve Spec. Jerry E. Green III has returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas at a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has three years of military service as a military police member, assigned to the 342nd Military Police Company, Columbus, Ohio. He is a 2005 graduate of Springport High School and the nephew... Full story »