Compassionate Friends chapter ESCANABA — The local chapter of the Compassionate Friends will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the third-floor meeting room of the First Presbyterian Church, 819 First Ave. S. in Escanaba. Compassionate Friends is a nonprofit self-help bereavement support ...
Dear Annie: My 12-year-old son has always loved playing soccer. He is not the most talented kid on the field, but he works hard, listens to feedback and truly enjoys being part of a team. Unfortunately, his new coach seems to have taken all the joy out of it. From the first practice, this ...
Dear Heloise: I read with interest the letter from Robert D., who commented on schoolteacher Margaret's letter about children reading books. He is a member of Kiwanis and spoke about how their club puts books in places like doctors' offices for parents to take home to their children. I am ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: What is known about Parsonage-Turner syndrome? One of my brothers has severe shoulder pain. He had an MRI done and was told that it may be Parsonage-Turner syndrome. Can this be related to COVID? He has been recommended to a neurologist, but they probably won’t be able to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Brittney Demarse and Jerimyia Wills Sr., a son, Jerimyia Lei Wills Jr., born Oct. 2, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Weight was 8 pounds. Siblings are Austin Wills, Alexis Wills, Rosie Wills, Autumn Wills and Khloe Wills.
ESCANABA — Breanna (Winling) and Tim Kidd of Escanaba, a daughter, Makenzie Elaine Kidd, born June 9, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Weight was 6 pounds, 11 ounces; length was 18.5 inches. She is the couple's first child. Grandparents are Mark and Tammy Winling of Gladstone ...
ESCANABA — Lisa (Pischel) and Tyler Mercier of Wilson, a son, Atlas Dane Mercier, born May 20, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Weight was 7 pounds, 15.7 ounces; length was 20 inches. Atlas joins two brothers, Luca and Porter. Grandparents are Mellissa and the late Michael ...
RAPID RIVER — Caitlyn (Leisner) and Austin Wicklund of Rapid River, a son, Drew Corey Wicklund, born Sept. 7, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Weight was 8 pounds, 13.5 oz.; length was 21 inches at birth. Grandparents are Rob and Pam Leisner of Gladstone, Faye and Gary VanOrder ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
(Check with venues first in case of cancellation) Today — Leigh’s Garden Winery, 6-8 p.m.: Friday Night Piano — Travis and Macy — Upper Hand Brewery, 6-8 p.m.: Big Jon Sampson (Oldies, classic rock, classic country and more) — Rusty Rail, 6-9 p.m.: Roman Around with John and ...
MARQUETTE — Choral group Floriani will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette. Admission is free. Freewill offerings will be accepted. Floriani is a men’s vocal quartet ensemble dedicated to performing and reviving sacred music. At their concert they offer a ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Bodies go flying and tumbling in NBC's latest comedy series, "Stumble," a mocking but loving look at the competitive world of cheer from a brother-and-sister writing team. Jeff and Liz Astrof have created a mockumentary about a ragtag group of recruits building a cheer team ...
(Check with venues first in case of cancellation) Today — Leigh’s Garden Winery, 6-8 p.m.: Friday Night Piano — Marnie and Amy — Upper Hand Brewery, 6-8 p.m.: Roman Around with John and Todd — Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, 6-9 p.m.: Rob Rise — The Delft, 7 p.m.-1 ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: What is known about Parsonage-Turner syndrome? One of my brothers has severe shoulder pain. He had an MRI done and was told that it may be Parsonage-Turner syndrome. Can this be related to COVID? He has been recommended to a neurologist, but they probably won’t be able to ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: At age 76, I was diagnosed with sinus node dysfunction last year after several episodes of what I’d call being “spaced out” (for lack of a better term). I couldn’t explain these instances to myself, much less anyone else lest they think I was crazy, until I had one where ...
When it comes to providing exceptional care, health care providers are constantly looking for ways to better connect with their patients. That was a lesson Dr. Amanda Bruemmer learned early in her career. Bruemmer was an English major in college who loved creative writing. But she knew she ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: Would it be risky to take a low dose (20 mg) of over-the-counter lithium orotate to treat cognitive decline? The recent study in the journal Nature recommended waiting for further studies to look at the benefits and risks of taking this compound. Given the promising findings in ...