Health Department

Testing showed positive results for rabies in bat found inside an Alcona County home this week. Local health officials are now asking residents to be aware of proper procedures to avoid the fatal disease.

This year's Health of Women and Children report found Michigan is ranked in the bottom ten states for women who struggle with multiple chronic conditions and excessive drinking.

Many homes in rural areas of Michigan rely on septic systems, that is: individual wastewater treatment systems. One published report says up to one…