Pointers from Pet Pals

Jan 19, 2022 | Community

10 tips to protect your pets during winter storms and extreme cold According to the ASPCA, cold weather can be as dangerous for pets, as it is for humans. Pets have a more difficult time regulating their body temperatures and may be more susceptible to problems from...

Can I quickly sterilize face masks?

Jan 12, 2022 | Community

By Paul M. Dake, M.D. Q: My wife made me a face mask to wear when I’m out of the house, using instructions she found on the internet; is there any way to quickly sterilize the mask, short of putting it in the washer? A: There is. Because of a shortage of face masks...

Neese planning a winter race season in the lower 48

Jan 12, 2022 | Community

By Carol Stiffler Laura Neese is comfortable with extremes. She has 28 dogs – all Alaskan huskies – and she’s crazy about them. She loves winter, though she’s learning to be a fan of summer. She’s raced six or more 1,000 mile dog sled races, sometimes...

Goodfellows wrap up Christmas

Dec 22, 2021 | Community

By Pete Wurdock The magic of Christmas appears right when you need it each year, and there was plenty to go around in Newberry on Saturday, December 18. That’s when the Goodfellows of Newberry gave out Christmas food and gifts to local families for this holiday...

Why shouldn’t I take ibuprofen when I have COVID?

Dec 22, 2021 | Community

By Paul M. Dake, M.D.  Q:  I saw my family doctor last week for a blood pressure check and asked about the best way to treat symptoms of suspected COVID-19 virus infection. She told me that I shouldn’t take Motrin (ibuprofen) for the fever and body aches that usually...

Luce County once home to reindeer

Dec 22, 2021 | Community

By Sterling McGinn The cutover land north of Newberry was the site of an interesting and failed experiment to introduce an exotic species to exist on the thousands of acres of idle land. Many area residents may be surprised to learn that 26-miles north of Newberry, in...