Making cards for veterans ESCANABA/IRON MOUNTAIN – Bay College again is partnering with the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center to support veterans by inviting students, faculty and staff at Bay College, as well as any interested community members, to make cards that will be included in care ...

Dear Annie: I have been married nearly 30 years. I met my husband when I was 20, and since then, my life has revolved around caring for our children, two of whom have developmental disabilities, and for him. He has long struggled with mental health issues and has been unable to work for most of ...

Dear Heloise: I have an idea for the person who was wondering about traveling solo. I traveled with friends for over 30 years, but I decided I had other places that I wanted to visit. I started with a trip that had a purpose, like a graduation to see family or friends who would be there. I did ...

NARFE meeting by Zoom The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, or NARFE, Chapter 1900 will meet by Zoom only at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Chapter members will receive the Zoom link by email. Members who are not on the chapter email distribution and who want to receive the Zoom link and ...

Dear Annie: I often read essays about how parenting comes full circle, how the greatest accomplishment of all is raising children who grow into capable, successful adults. That sounds fine and wonderful, and I am truly happy for those families. But I cannot help wondering, what about the rest ...

Dear Heloise: I house-sit and clean for a number of clients, and I wanted to share some observations. The use of granite countertops in kitchens and bathrooms seems to be a high priority for homeowners today. I find that very busy patterns in granite make noticing spills and debris on ...