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Briefs for Friday, Dec. 19, 2025

Escanaba Class of '76 reunion ESCANABA — The Escanaba High School Class of 1976 has scheduled its 50th reunion for Sept. 26 at the Highland Golf Course. A schedule of events for the weekend and registration materials will be provided on the class Facebook page, Escanaba Class of 1976, or by email. Class members are encouraged to join the Facebook page or send an email requesting information to eskyclassof76@gmail.com. To have information mailed, call or text Pat Rudden at 906-280-1789. Gladstone church offers clothing GLADSTONE — The Memorial United Methodist Church, 1920 ...

Her estranged sister reaches out to kids

Dear Annie: Almost 15 years ago, my older sister removed me from her life after a series of messy arguments. At the time, she just stopped taking my calls and waited for me to leave family functions before going. She told our three siblings and mother that she didn’t want me in her life. She ...

Opting out of using perfume

Dear Heloise: I am writing in response to your question regarding perfumes. People are affected by smells differently, so I don't use perfumes or scented lotions or soaps. Having a history of migraines, I know that perfumes can truly set one off. My husband has a different reaction to ...

Briefs for Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025

Gladstone church offers clothing GLADSTONE — The Memorial United Methodist Church, 1920 Lake Shore Drive in Gladstone, has a free clothes closet with coats, and shoes available in most sizes. Open Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays or by appointment by calling 906-428-9311. Donations are also accepted. Steak Feed in Gladstone GLADSTONE — Gladstone American Legion Post 71 will serve a Steak Feed dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. today at the post hall, 802 Delta Ave. Post 71 members get a discounted price when they show their card. Everyone is ...

Mother-in-law may be asking too much

Dear Annie: My mother-in-law is 81 and a widow. She currently lives alone. Her health is declining, and she has been talking about wanting my husband and me to move in with her and “take care of her and the house.” She is adamantly against moving into assisted living or anything similar. I ...

Show kindness this holiday season

Dear Heloise: It's at this time of year that so many people feel a sense of grief during the holidays. While so many of us are enjoying family and friends during the holidays, there are thousands of people who wish desperately for someone to take them shopping or call them a couple of times a ...