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Tip for better washing greens

Dear Heloise: I saw a letter from Kelly T. in your column about washing greens. You mentioned submerging them in a bowl of cold water. Adding 1/2 cup of vinegar to 1 cup of water and soaking them for 3 minutes helps to remove bacteria. Just rinse and pat dry. -- Deborah Graham, in Curwensville, ...

Briefs for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

Meet state Senate candidate MENOMINEE — State Senate candidate Kelli van Ginhoven will have a meet-and-greet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Central time today in the upper level left of the fireplace area at the Spies Library, 940 First St., Menominee. Van Ginhoven is running as a Democrat for the ...

Sisters, secrets and starting over

Dear Annie: A few months ago, my younger sister, “Kate,” announced during dinner that she and her boyfriend were moving to Nashville to “start fresh.” Everyone wished her well, but I was blindsided. What she didn’t share was that she’d already told me she was leaving our family ...

Briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

Meet state Senate candidate MENOMINEE — State Senate candidate Kelli van Ginhoven will have a meet-and-greet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Central time Thursday in the upper level left of the fireplace area at the Spies Library, 940 First St., Menominee. Van Ginhoven is running as a Democrat for ...

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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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Makenzie Elaine Kidd

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 ...

Atlas Dane Mercier

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 ...

Drew Corey Wicklund

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 ...

Owen Alexander Collins

ESCANABA — Kristin (Broeders) and Jacob Collins of Escanaba, a boy, Owen Alexander Collins, born April 11, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Weight was 7 pounds, 8.5 oz.; length was 20 inches at birth. Grandparents are Nicholas and Deby Broeders of Cornell; the late Molly ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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Luke Combs coming to Lambeau Field on May 15-16

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Country music superstar Luke Combs will return to Green Bay to perform two concerts at Lambeau Field. He will perform on Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, as part of his “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” with special guests Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington ...

Local entertainment for Oct. 17, 2025

(Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Today — Upper Hand Brewery, 6-8 p.m.: Reflections Band — Leigh’s Garden Winery, 6-8 p.m.: Friday Night Piano with Pete Ammel — Saunders Point Brewing, 6-9 p.m.: Pink Violin Band — Escanaba Amvets Post 123, 7-10 p.m.: ...

Fresh Coast Film Festival starts in Marquette

MARQUETTE — The Fresh Coast Film Festival is taking place Thursday through Sunday in Marquette. This year’s festival has four days of movies at nine film venues, with 18 outdoor tours, 90 films and 33 hours of content. Venues hosting the films include: Blackrocks Brewery; Box Office at ...

ABBA tribute to close out Crystal Theatre GEM season

CRYSTAL FALLS — More amazing musical mania is coming to Crystal Theatre — This time it is AbbaMania, recreating the genuine ABBA concert energy at 7 p.m. Central time Thursday. AbbaMania showcases nine incredible musicians performing 21 hits of ABBA, the wildly popular group of the disco ...

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Low-dose lithium for dementia is not yet supported by evidence

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 ...

AFA revamps website for families affected by dementia

NEW YORK — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has launched a newly redesigned website to help connect families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses with vital support services, programs and information that can help them. The new look and structure of ...

New research finds viral cause for foot callus

The following is a scenario often repeated in every podiatrist’s office, all across the nation. An individual calls the office complaining of a painful wart on the bottom of their foot. The staff duly records the individual’s complaint. The doctor notes the individual’s chief concern when ...

Confusion continues regarding prescription foot supports

Why do so many people wear arch supports? They must serve some function since so many people use them. But what kind is best? There are a multitude of off-the-shelf products, in staggering variety, found in differing size and shape, mass and material. Is a prescription device always better? ...