Author: Staff Reporter

Gas Stoves Emit Pollutants. Are They A Health Risk?

Whether you know it or not, your home is filled with microscopic particles and other invisible pollutants that may affect your health to some degree. Soot from candles, fumes emitted by furniture, microfibers from laundry, and proteins shed by pets or pests can all irritate your lungs. Even the dust hiding under your bed can […]

UPDATE: Boil Order rescinded for Cherokee Co, Rural Water District #3 | KSNF/KODE

Update TOPEKA — The boil order that was issued for Cherokee County Rural Water District #3 has been rescinded. Original TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a boil order for the Cherokee County Rural Water District No. 3. Cherokee County residents within this district are asked to: If your tap water […]

Pa. Agriculture Secretary warns about avian influenza

HARRISBURG, Pa, (WHTM) — The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health and Plant Inspection Service has found cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) within the country. Although the state has not confirmed any cases of the disease, Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is reminding residents who own poultry to stay vigilant and […]

Jacobs firm takes off with two awards for air base design

International technical services firm, Jacobs, receives design awards for their work on two air force bases located in Georgia and California. Photo courtesy Jacobs  International technical services firm Jacobs received design awards for their work on two air force bases located in Georgia and California.   The Air Force Reserve Command, Consolidated Mission Complex Phase One […]

Summerlin features environmental designs | Las Vegas Review-Journal

Summerlin has long been recognized for its environmental stewardship marked by its focus on water conservation, preservation and incorporation of natural areas into arroyos and parks, revegetation of open areas and special lighting to reduce nighttime glare and light pollution — to name just a few of its earth-friendly initiatives. The Howard Hughes Corp. understands […]

CCHS renovation plans updated | Carroll News

This rendering of the ongoing remodeling/enlargement project at Carroll County High School was part of an update given to school board members at their February 8 meeting. Bids for the project are expected back by March 9. It is being financed by Federal funding. Submitted photo | Carroll County Public Schools The Carroll County School […]

Leading HVAC firm names new CFO | Business Observer

NAPLES — Conditioned Air Co., the largest air-conditioning contracting and service firm in Southwest Florida, with nearly 400 employees across Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee counties, has named Diane Arutt Matty CFO.   A licensed CPA, Matty brings more than 30 years of executive financial management experience to Conditioned Air. Most recently, she was […]

If you have dog treats from this recall, stop feeding them to your pet immediately

People can get infected with Salmonella without eating contaminated food. All it takes is handling tainted products that contain traces of the bacteria for a person to develop symptoms. That’s precisely what happened with three dog owners in Massachusetts who fed Dog Gone Dog Treats to their pets. As a result, the Massachusetts Department of […]

Cary changing its water disinfection process impacting drinking water, dialysis machines

CARY, N.C. (WNCN) – As part of its annual water disinfection change, the Town of Cary will add chlorine to its water beginning Feb. 25. The Cary/Apex Water Treatment Facility provides drinking water to Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Raleigh-Durham International Airport and the Wake County portion of Research Triangle Park. Normally, the facility uses chloramines, a […]