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Reality check on a changing friendship

Dear Annie: I've been friends with "Mark" since high school, which was over 15 years ago. He actually feels more like a brother than a friend. But over the past year, there's been a shift in him. He's gotten deep, deep into conspiracy theories. Every conversation somehow turns into a rant about ...

Bay de Noc’s gold

ESCANABA- Some people say there is gold in a sunken treasure near Poverty Island in Lake Michigan. Many folks followed the Alaskan gold rush of 1896. They panned for gold in the cold Klondike River for months. Still others watch for rainbows, knowing very well there is a pot of gold at the ...

Folding laundry differently

Dear Heloise: Regarding favorite/least-favorite chores, I used to dislike folding laundry until I started seeing posts about different folding techniques on social media. Now I enjoy the numerous different ways of folding laundry items to minimize the space that they require. — Jerry A., in ...

Drawing lines, finding peace

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for eight years, and every vacation we take somehow turns into a group trip. He used to only invite his brother or his parents, but now the expectation is basically that we travel as one big extended family. The problem is, I don't enjoy these ...

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Rascona-Scheeneman engagement

Karl Scheeneman of Gladstone and Julie (Steve) Theoret of Escanaba announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Scheeneman, to Andrew Rascona. The groom-to-be is the son of John and Tammy Rascona of Calumet. Andrew and Anna currently live in Escanaba. The wedding is to be held at the ...

Lawrence – LeFevre

TRENARY — Rylie Shannon Lawrence and John Robert LeFevre would like to announce their engagement. The couple’s parents are Devin Lawrence of Grand Marias, Mich. and Janet (Scott) Zentner Leftwich of Marshfield, Wis.; and Jeff and Paula LeFevre of Garden, Mich. The couple are 2019 ...

Alexander – Heidtman

MARQUETTE — Together with their parents, Laura Alexander and Jacob Heidtman are happy to announce their engagement. Laura is the daughter of Jo Ann Alexander of Gladstone, Mich. and Richard Alexander of West Haven, Utah. Jacob is the son of Katie Rowe of Marquette, Mich. and Michael ...

LeGault – Colasanto

GLADSTONE — Together with their parents, Mary LeGault and Antonio ­Colasanto, are happy to announce their engagement. Mary is the daughter of Tim and Nancy LeGault of Gladstone, Michigan. Antonio is the son of Alexander and Pasqua Colasanto of Rochester, New York. Mary is a graduate of ...

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Open house Sept. 28 for Conines’ 75th anniversary

PERRONVILLE — The children of William and Priscilla Conine of Perronville will host an open house to celebrate their parents' 75th wedding anniversary from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish hall in Bark River. Those who worked with or have been acquainted with ...

Poviches celebrate 50 years of marriage

FORD RIVER — Mark and Carol Povich celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 16, 2025. Mark and Carol met at Alma College and were married in Alma, Michigan. Mark completed medical school and joined the Air Force. After completing his service, the couple moved their family to the ...

Boddys celebrate 70 years of marriage

FORD RIVER — Fred and Kay (Colvin) Boddy celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Wednesday, July 23 at their Ford River camp. Friends and family were present to honor the couple. The Boddys were married while Fred was in the Army, stationed at Chicago Navy Pier. Fred was a teacher and coach ...

Brayaks celebrate 50 years of marriage

GLADSTONE — On May 3, 2025, Thomas and Rosemary (Mitzi) Brayak of Gladstone (Groos Location) celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on the Croatian island of Hvar in the Adriatic Sea along with ten close relatives. Joining them were their daughter and son-in-law, Tamara and Jarrod ...

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Beattie – Dubord

GLADSTONE — Mark Dubord and Jill Beattie met through Facebook on Feb. 4, 2023, started dating on March 5, 2023, were engaged on Dec. 9, 2023, and were married on June 1, 2025, to become Mark and Jill Dubord. The wedding ceremony and reception were held at The Terrace Bay Hotel in Gladstone ...

LeGault – Colasanto

ROME, Italy — Mary LeGault and Antonio (“Anthony”) Colasanto were united in marriage in Rome, Italy on August 31, 2024. Monsignor Alessandro Recchia presided over the 3 p.m. wedding ceremony, which was held in the “Chapel of the Choir” at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The ...

Be aware of utility imposters

November 20 was Utility Scam Awareness Day. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on utility imposter scams. These schemes typically involve scammers posing as utility company employees to trick consumers into providing money and personal or financial ...

Oakley – Williams

ESCANABA — Michelle Oakley and Duaine Williams were united in marriage on Monday, May 13, 2024, at noon in the heart of Escanaba. The two were married by the County Clerk Nancy Przewrocki. Michelle and Duaine’s witnesses where Hailey Williams and Tonya Vincent Todd. Michelle’s parents ...

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Blake Christopher Carr

ESCANABA — Aubree (Saunders) and Sam Carr, of Gladstone, welcomed a son, Blake Christopher Carr, at 9:27 p.m. on April 30, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. The newborn weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long. Blake joins a sibling, Wrenley, at home. Grandparents are ...

Lucy Louise Lamb

ESCANABA — Jillian (Thompson) and Bailey Lamb welcomed a daughter, Lucy Louise Lamb, at 4:24 a.m. on March 26, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. The newborn weighed 9 pounds, 15.4 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Hope and Joe Thompson of Gladstone and Jane and ...

Esme Skye St. Amour

ESCANABA -- Parents Breanne McNally and Mitchell St. Amour welcomed a baby girl into the world on March 4 at 2:34 a.m. The newborn, Esme Skye St. Amour, was 20 inches long and weighed seven pounds, five ounces when she was delivered at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Esme joins three siblings -- ...

Johanna Eileen Gartland

GLADSTONE - LeAnne (Barstow) and Jacob Gartland welcomed a daughter, Johanna Eileen Gartland, at 5:50 a.m. Dec. 30, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. The baby's weight was 7 pounds, 13 ounces; length was 21.5 inches. Grandparents are Sandy Brunette, Doug and Dianne Gartland of Gladstone.

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Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. ...

Churches announce services

Apostolic Pentecostal Family Life Center, Escanaba: Sunday worship begins at 11 a.m. and Wednesday night service is at 7 p.m. The pastor is Douglas Shaffer. The center is located at 117 Stephenson Ave. For more information, contact Pastor Shaffer at 906-241-1419. Assembly Of God New Life, ...

Church

Apostolic Pentecostal Family Life Center, Escanaba: Sunday worship begins at 11 a.m. and Wednesday night service is at 7 p.m. The pastor is Douglas Shaffer. The Family Life Center is located at 117 Stephenson Ave. For more information, contact Pastor Shaffer at 906-241-1419. Assembly Of ...

Churches announce services

APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL FAMILY LIFE CENTER ESCANABA — Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Pastor is David Shaffer. The Family Life Center is located at 117 Stephenson Ave. For more information, contact Pastor Shaffer at 789-4314. ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW LIFE ESCANABA — Sunday service is at ...

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Entertainment schedule for Friday, May 15, 2026

(Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Friday * The Fish House in Garden, 4 to 7 p.m. – Lew Klein * Upper Hand Brewery, 6 to 8 p.m. – Pink Violin Band * Leigh’s Garden Winery, 6 to 8 p.m. – Friday Night Piano with Gavin and Autumn * Saunders Point Brewing in ...

US Audiobooks: Top 10

Audible best-sellers for the week ending May 1: Nonfiction 1. Strangers by Belle Burden, narrated by the author (Random House Audio) 2. Famesick by Lena Dunham, narrated by the author (Random House Audio) 3. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, narrated by the author (Audible Studios) 4. ...

Entertainment schedule for Friday, May 8, 2026

(Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Friday * Garden Grove Cocktail Lounge, 6 p.m. – Reflections Band * Upper Hand Brewery, 6 to 8 p.m. – Make Believe Spurs * Leigh’s Garden Winery, 6 to 8 p.m. – Friday Night Piano with Marnie Anderson and Amy Dier * Saunders ...

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How to recognize mental fatigue

Everyone feels tired at some point. The signs of physical fatigue are often easily recognizable. Slower movements, heavy eyes, achy muscles, and even frequent yawning are some telltales signs that a body is tired. But what about mental fatigue? Mental fatigue affects the mind instead of the ...

Once a luxury for moms, doula care is going mainstream

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Shaquoiya Stewart held one of her 6-month-old twins on her lap while Shanille Bowens held the other. As the women caught up and the babies stared at each other quietly, Bowens came around to the key question she asks all the mothers she works for: “Do you think ...

Sixty-year-old woman is mysteriously unable to gain weight

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a sister who is in her mid 60s and has a very low weight. She cooks a lot but doesn’t eat much. Is there something to suggest to make her gain some weight? She weighs 80 pounds and is 5 feet, 2 inches tall. By contrast, I’m 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weigh 150 pounds. ...

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Bay College Greenhouse announces its 2026 plant sale

ESCANABA – The Bay College Greenhouse will be selling native plant seedlings and vegetables on Friday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This one-day event will take place at the greenhouse and biology lab (Room 116) in the Math Science Building on the Escanaba campus. The sale will include a ...

Gravel gardens can cut wildfire and heat risks

Unrelenting heat, wind and lack of rain can create inhospitable conditions for plants, as well as humans. But a simple change in mulch can help gardeners mitigate damage from those conditions, and wildfires too. That’s one reason so-called “gravel gardens” are growing in ...

How to save money on garden gear with some creative recycling

With prices for many things creeping up this year, gardeners shopping for supplies might be looking to tighten their tool belts. Before heading to the garden center, take a look around your home, garage, shed and recycling bin. There might be some perfectly good gardening gear hiding in plain ...