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Briefs for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

St. Anthony raffle winner ESCANABA – Debbie Clairmont of Escanaba is the winner of the St. Anthony of Padua calendar raffle for the week of Feb. 9, receiving the weekly prize of $100. Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA – The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week ...

Using shower caps for gardening

Dear Heloise: Here's an idea that I've benefited from for years. Whenever I stay in a hotel, I save the shower caps that are usually provided for free. Because I garden, I regularly track in grass clippings and dirt on my shoes. Putting the shower caps on over my shoes when I go outside ...

Outgrowing an old friend group

Dear Annie: I've been friends with the same group of women since our children were in grade school. We're now in our late 50s and early 60s, and for years this group has been my main social circle. We've shared weddings, divorces, illnesses and losses. I will always value them for ...

Medals and memories on ice

ESCANABA- Ice games are nice games! The Winter Olympics in Milano and Cortina Italy are taking center stage. Figure skating, speed skating, ice dancing and hockey are some of the most watched events at the Winter Olympics. I remember watching great moments on ice over the years. Olympic ...

Briefs for Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026

St. Anthony raffle winner ESCANABA – Debbie Clairmont of Escanaba is the winner of the St. Anthony of Padua calendar raffle for the week of Feb. 9, receiving the weekly prize of $100. Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA – The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week ...

Standing up to family dysfunction

Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for nearly half our lives, and we've always had a strong relationship. The problem we're facing now is her family -- specifically her younger brother and his household. Her brother has never been particularly motivated, and although we've always been ...