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Trigeminal neuralgia causes shock pains in woman’s lower jaw

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female who is in above average health. I have recently been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia after many trips to the dentist and finding out that my pain wasn't dental-related. I experienced electrical shock pains in my lower left jaw when I talked, when I ...

Briefs for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026

Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA – The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 29, dated Feb. 16, is Tim Dittrich of Escanaba. Delta County Genealogical Society meeting ESCANABA - The next meeting of the Delta County Genealogical Society will be held Monday at ...

When a dire decision is the only option left

Dear Annie: I've had a dear friend for nearly a decade. He has been addicted to meth, heroin, alcohol -- you name it. For years, I was the savior he ran to when everything fell apart. He's married and has two young children. Before his youngest was born, he was a full-blown meth addict. I ...

When planning a scavenger hunt

Dear Heloise: My 4-year-old grandson and I enjoy playing scavenger hunts together, but sometimes we can't remember exactly what he has hidden outside. To make things easier, we now line up seven or eight items that we've chosen to hide -- usually his toys -- and I take a quick photo of them on ...

The apron: a badge of honor, love and labor

ESCANABA- A clean apron meant a new day and a fresh start. A clean apron was a good morning hug! Crisp, colorful and cheerful, an apron was like a work uniform ready to take on the breakfast, the oven, the kitchen, the laundry, school lunches, kisses, pep talks, prayers and an occasional date ...

Briefs for Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA – The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 29, dated Feb. 16, is Tim Dittrich of Escanaba. Delta County Genealogical Society meeting ESCANABA - The next meeting of the Delta County Genealogical Society will be held Monday at ...