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Holding the office together alone

Dear Annie: I work in a small office where our boss is almost never there. She comes in late, leaves early, works from home whenever she feels like it and is often "unavailable" when problems come up. Meanwhile, the rest of us are expected to answer clients, meet deadlines, handle emergencies ...

Explaining the significance of Z- and T-scores in DEXA scans

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a woman of 54 with somewhat limited mobility due to back pain. Perhaps for this reason, my primary care physician ordered a DEXA scan in 2023 and again in 2026. I was alarmed when the recent scan showed osteopenia in five of the six areas that were tested. I thought the 2023 ...

Draining a water heater

Dear Heloise: I just bought my first house, and I need to learn how to take care of it now. Do I still need to drain my water heater? The former owners said that the heater was 4 years old, and they never drained the sediment in all this time. — Ashly W., in New Castle, Pennsylvania Ashly, ...

Nut allergy scare occurs with beer

Dear Heloise: This is a warning/tip for adults with a nut allergy. My 40-year-old daughter was at a craft brewery with friends enjoying a beer when she began having a mild reaction, as she has with her allergy to several nuts. She took the appropriate steps immediately and is fine. She called ...

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Croasdell – Englund

GLADSTONE — Together with their parents, Camryn Croasdell and Zachary Englund announce their engagement. Camryn is the daughter of PJ and Andrea Croasdell of Rock. Zachary is the son of Duane and Dee Englund of Rock. Both Camryn and Zachary are graduates of Mid Peninsula High School in 2020. ...

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 ...

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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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Home at last for Levi Storch

ESCANABA — “He truly is a miracle,” said mother Alyssa Fedak, after her six-month-old son finally came home from the hospital for the first time. The infant Levi, born on November 15 after just 24 weeks, weighed one pound and eight ounces upon delivery in Green Bay and had remained in ...

Kienna Quinn Frappier

BARK RIVER — Taylor Nordman and Cody Frappier, of Bark River, welcomed a daughter, Kienna Quinn Frappier, at 11:06 p.m. on June 5, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. The newborn weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. Kienna joins two brothers, Charles and Kyson. ...

Giorgia Sofia Colasanto

CHICAGO - Mary (LeGault) and Anthony ("Tony") Colasanto, of Chicago, welcomed a daughter, Giorgia ("GiGi") Sofia Colasanto, at 6:01 p.m. on June 4, 2026, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. The newborn weighed 6 pounds and was 19 inches long. GiGi is Mary and Tony's first child. ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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What to stream: ‘Heartstopper Forever,’ ‘Lucky’ and Steve Lacy

A new album from Steve Lacy and the conclusion of the “Heartstopper” series are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: ...

Entertainment schedule for Friday, July 10, 2026

(Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Friday * Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti, 1:30 p.m. – Tom Edberg’s Sundown * Upper Hand Brewery, 6 to 9 p.m. – Roman Around with John and Todd * Leigh’s Garden Winery, 6 to 8 p.m. – Friday Night Piano: Bill Rinne and ...

Entertainment schedule for Friday, July 3, 2026

Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Friday * Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone. “Red, White and Brew” event with Jeff McNiven from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., and Jack Neumann from 6-9 p.m. * Upper Hand Brewery. Darian Rivera Pop-Up from 1 to 3 p.m. The Day Drinkers band at ...

Entertainment schedule for Friday, June 26, 2026

(Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Friday * Northern Sun Winery, 4 p.m. – Failte * The Sandlot in Niagara, Time TBA – Reflections Band * Leigh’s Garden Winery, 6 to 8 p.m. – Friday Night Piano with Leonore Hall and vocalist Debbie Scheriff * The Church Brewery ...

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Explaining the significance of Z- and T-scores in DEXA scans

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a woman of 54 with somewhat limited mobility due to back pain. Perhaps for this reason, my primary care physician ordered a DEXA scan in 2023 and again in 2026. I was alarmed when the recent scan showed osteopenia in five of the six areas that were tested. I thought the 2023 ...

Opiate prescriptions for pain don’t provide relief to patient

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have horrible neck, shoulder, back and hip pain, which are all from different traumas. I’ve been seeing a pain doctor for the past 14 years. I started out taking 5 mg of Vicodin and 4 mg of trazodone. Over the years, my prescriptions have been raised to 7.5 mg of oxycodone ...

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 ...

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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 ...