ESCANABA — A flash of light in the night, An arch of bright color followed by another, A mingling of aqua and blue transforms into another hue, Moonbeams, starlight, northern lights, fireworks and fireflies fill the summer skies with lively color. Pick your favorite. Don’t pass up a ...
Dear Heloise: Need more storage space in the garage or closet? Try using the empty ice chest that is just waiting for the next party or an empty suitcase that is just waiting for the next road trip. — B.T.A., in Lakewood, California Dear Heloise: Some people are misinformed about the ...
Dear Annie: I feel like I'm in a toxic relationship with my roommate. We're both older and used to be good friends until we got a place together. I quickly realized she has somewhat of a hoarding issue and a habit of starting projects she never finishes. I work two jobs and am gone from 6 ...
Blessed Hope Baptist plans Vacation Bible School ESCANABA — "Running With Jesus" is the theme for Vacation Bible School at Blessed Hope Baptist Church July 21-25 from 6:30-8 p.m. for boys and girls ages 5-12. It will be an exciting time of Bible lessons, music, crafts, and snacks. There ...
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 ...
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Alexandra Elle Cochran and Theodore Noyes McDowell III were engaged on February 25, 2023, and would like to announce they will be united in marriage in Charleston, South Carolina in April of 2024. Alexandra is the daughter of Kimberly and James Cochran of Driftwood, ...
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 ...
ESCANABA — Happy 50th wedding anniversary to Dale and Ann Ford, married on May 24, 1975 at Saint Anne’s Parish in Escanaba. Their son, Fr. Ryan Ford, will celebrate Mass at Saint Anne’s in honor of their anniversary. Their family wishes them many more beautiful years together!
ESCANABA — Rob and Laura Manninen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on a two week vacation Honolulu and Koa, Hawaii, with six of their good friends. The vacation included a luau on their anniversary date, February 16, honoring the couple. Laura (Peacock) is the daughter of Edwin ...
GLADSTONE — Frank and Sue Royer celebrated their 50th anniversary on February 22, 2024. The couple were married in Gladstone at the Bethel Evangelical Free Church. The maid of honor was Rhonda Mitchell Gregg, with bridesmaid, Murlee (Missy) Myers Bazinet. Best man was Dow Dawson Sr., and the ...
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 ...
FORD RIVER — A baby girl, Josie Kay DuPont, was born to Kayla (Harris) and Richard DuPont, of Ford River, on Father's Day, June 15, 2025. Josie arrived at at OSF St. Francis Hospital at 9:17 p.m., weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces. She was 20 inches long at birth. Josie joins two older ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Paul and Emily (Begres) DeMay of Iron Mountain welcomed a baby girl, born at Bellin in Green Bay on May 23, 2025 at 5 p.m. Eleanor Anne weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 19 inches long at her birth. She is the DeMays' first child. Bill and Karen DeMay of Gladstone and Dr. ...
ROCK — A baby boy, Oliver Michael Almy-Hesse, was born to Jaycee Almy of Rock and Joseph Hesse of Gladstone on May 23, 2025. Oliver arrived at OSF St. Francis Hospital at 2 a.m., weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces. He was 21 inches long at birth. The baby's grandparents are Crystal and Jeff ...
ESCANABA — An infant girl, Zohreh Josephine Traub-Bender was born to Rebecca and Jesse Traub-Bender of Escanaba. Zohreh was born on Jan. 5 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. She arrived at 4:40 p.m., weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20.5 inches in length at birth. Zohreh joins an older ...
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 ...
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 ...
A skydiving plane carrying 15 people has crashed near an airport in southern New Jersey after reporting engine trouble. Authorities say the single-engine Cessna 208B crashed on landing Wednesday evening near Cross Keys Airport. All fifteen people were taking to the hospital with injuries ...
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years of speculation that started when he indicated that he might be the last person to hold the role. Speaking at prayer ...
ESCANABA — Jeff Hunt, from Tampa Florida, a former member of Heritage and a 3ABN vocalist, will be in concert at the Escanaba SDA Church on Aug. 3 and 6 p.m. Hunt was the recipient of the International Angel Award for Album of the Year and Male Vocalist nominee. His southern gospel program ...
(Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Friday, July 4 — Leigh’s Garden Winery, 6 p.m. – Friday Night Piano with Bill Rinne — Church Brewery in Bark River, 7-9 p.m. – Anthony Joseph Crispigna — Horseshoe Bar in Amasa, 8 p.m. EDT – Local band Pentatonic ...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — In the time before widespread vaccination, death often came early. Devastating infectious diseases ran rampant in America, killing millions of children and leaving others with lifelong health problems. These illnesses were the main reason why nearly one in five ...
ESCANABA — A priest walks into a bar and asks the bartender why his heel hurts. The barkeep responds by telling him he must have plantar fasciitis, an inflamed arch ligament. Obviously, this could be the lead for some bad joke but a discussion of heel pain is a common occurrence in homes and ...
Michigan has its second measles outbreak of the year, Utah has seven cases and health workers in New Mexico are rushing to contain an outbreak in a county jail. But for the first time in months, Texas confirmed no additional measles cases this week tied to a major outbreak that raged through ...
The first big heat wave of 2025 has arrived, coinciding with the official start of summer. More than 40 million people in the U.S. were under heat alerts, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures in the Midwest are expected to crest well into the 90s Fahrenheit (30s Celsius) ...