Wells Lions raffle winner WELLS — The Wells Lions Club raffle winner for week 21, dated Dec. 22, is Connie Christensen of Gladstone, who received $100. Christmas Day service, brunch ESCANABA — Community Christmas Day Worship will be hosted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Central United ...

Dear Annie: I am the default holiday host for my extended family. My parents are divorced and both come, my sister arrives late and stressed with her kids, my brother shows up with whatever new girlfriend he is serious about, and my mother uses the whole day to quietly criticize everyone’s ...

Dear Heloise: For our experienced citizens who have acquired hearing aids, they shouldn't just employ them intermittently. They should use them all the time. Hearing aids reroute neural paths in your brain, which upgrades your auditory abilities. — Jim R., in Houston THE RIGHT TIME TO ...

Gladstone Library Friends drive GLADSTONE — The Friends of the Gladstone Library is in the midst of its 2025 Membership and Donation Drive, accepting monetary donations through Dec. 31. Those interested can donate or sign up for a membership at the Gladstone Public Library, 300 S. 10th ...

Dear Annie: Lately, I feel like I am running everyone’s life but my own. I work full time, I have two school-aged kids, and my husband is a good man but seems to think the house, the calendar, the social life and the emotional needs of the whole family magically manage themselves. Spoiler ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old male with a large inguinal hernia on the right side. I have consulted two different surgeons, and both surgeons recommend taking care of the condition at the earliest convenience. The surgeon who specializes in robotic surgery recommends laparoscopic surgery ...