Four days after it was issued, Broome County has lifted the State of Emergency put in place when a late season winter storm dumped several inches of heavy, wet snow on the region bringing down trees and numerous power lines. A ban on travel was put into place post-storm to be replaced hours by an … Read more
If you are planning a trip in the near future, the weather might not be the only thing you want to keep in mind. The Bismarck Airport’s Facebook page posted an update on the Federal mask requirement for air travelers. Another Extension The airport announced there will be an additional 15 days to the mask … Read more
WASHINGTON — Organic is no longer a niche market. This sentiment was expressed by several stakeholders from the organic industry at the recent US Department of Agriculture’s annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. One of those stakeholders, Ryan Koory, vice president of economics at Mercaris, a data mining and trading platform company for the organic industry, said … Read more
WATSONVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr 5, 2022– Despite significant criticism by the scientific and nutrition communities as well as continued declining interest from the media, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) persists in releasing it’s annual “dirty dozen” list. Peer reviewed research has shown that not only is this list scientifically unsupportable, but it also harms public health … Read more
There’s a new business coming to town! ProteinHouse is its name, and it’ll be located in the heart of Bismarck, at 402 East Main Street. More than a restaurant: It’s categorized as a “Healthy Fit Kitchen.” You can dine in or take your food to go. The goal is to be a quick-serve…sort of like … Read more
We all love food, some of us are more of a “meat and potatoes” kind of person, whereas others, like me, like to have all different kinds. We like to try everything and then decide where our favorite “go-to” restaurants are. I was asking a friend the other day where to get some really good … Read more
You won’t find fried chicken, cheeseburgers, or fries on the Botanika Cafe menu. This new restaurant in Ridgefield recently opened at 424 Main Street and is the area’s new plant-based eatery. Some may call the Botanika Cafe a health food restaurant or a high vibe eatery. According to starseedkitchen.com, high vibration foods are those full … Read more
Last year, the total number of vegans worldwide was thought to be around 79 million. A not insignificant part of the population will agree, but some may be reconsidering the plant-based lifestyle, after a scientist this week claimed that women who do not eat enough meat or dairy put their health at risk. Expanding on … Read more
As college students return to campus to begin classes after the break, many are faced with remote learning to start the semester. Many of Michigan’s colleges and universities paused in-person learning for the first week or two due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, but Oakland University is extending that time. University officials announced Monday, … Read more
As the pandemic progresses, people continue to focus on their Health & Wellness. A great aspect of a healthy lifestyle depends on the type of food you eat, how physically active you are, and whether you follow a good sleep pattern. Akshay Modi, Managing Director of Modi Naturals Ltd, says that people generally end up … Read more
It will be four years, on February 18, when the parents of 10-year-old London Eisenbeis lived their worst nightmare. Although four years have passed, London’s legacy lives on, and an upcoming celebrity basketball game is scheduled to honor the Grand Blanc student. During a family outing to a local water park in 2018, London’s heart … Read more
Several thousand Covid-19 home test kits were distributed over the course of a few hours at various sites in Broome County. People started heading to Otsiningo Park, just north of Binghamton, early Wednesday morning for a self-serve distribution event. County Emergency Services Director Patrick Dewing said the cars arrived at the Dickinson City Park around … Read more
It’s time to take a closer look at the drugs you’re taking, because the FDA has recalled two very common drugs this week. The two drugs involved in the recall are used to treat type 2 diabetes and those suffering from a seizure or pain from coronary artery disease. Both drugs have been prescribed throughout … Read more
Several thousand Covid-19 rapid test kits will be distributed at more than a dozen sites throughout Broome County. Patrick Dewing, director of the county Office of Emergency Services, said nearly 7,000 test kits will be given away. A test drive site will be installed at Otsiningo Park in the city of Dickinson on Wednesday from … Read more
KANSAS CITY – The market has an appetite for healthier chocolates and candies, a trend underscored by strategic transactions and new product launches announced throughout the year. In June, the Hershey Co. paid $ 425 million to acquire Lily’s, a brand of low-sugar chocolate products. Lily’s markets a variety of chocolate bars, baking chips and … Read more
PHILADELPHIA – The natural products industry has the size, scale and influence to create a positive impact for people and the planet, said Carlotta Mast, senior vice president of the New Hope Network. Sales of natural and organic products, including food and beverages, supplements, personal and household care categories, are on track to exceed $ … Read more