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Briefs for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA – The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 29, dated Feb. 16, is Tim Dittrich of Escanaba. Delta County Genealogical Society meeting ESCANABA - The next meeting of the Delta County Genealogical Society will be held Monday at ...

Having a phone for emergencies

Dear Heloise: As my grandchildren have gotten older, it occurred to me that their parents had gotten rid of their old landline. Today, many homes rely only on cellphones. Also, parents are wary of giving their young ones cellphones. This means that when young children are safely left at home ...

A front-row seat to a midlife spiral

Dear Annie: My friend of 20 years confessed to having a crush on her executive coach, which then developed into a flirtation, which then became a sexting affair. I have always known she is unhappy in her marriage, but I cannot condone cheating and have told her so. She's also started vaping, ...

Getting phased out of my friend group

Dear Annie: I am 52 and I have a good life on paper. I am married, I work full-time, and I have two teenagers who keep me busy. But lately I have felt oddly lonely, and I am not sure if I am being overly sensitive or finally noticing something I have ignored for years. I have a close group of ...

Using dry-erase markers on mirrors

Dear Heloise: A lot of people use white boards to make lists and notes. But did you know that you can use dry-erase markers on your bathroom mirror? It's easy to jot notes on the mirror while you're getting ready for the day, and more than likely, you will be back in that same bathroom ...

Briefs for Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA – The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 29, dated Feb. 16, is Tim Dittrich of Escanaba. Delta Dems to meet ESCANABA - The Delta County Democratic Party will meet Wednesday, March 4 at the USW Hall, 1201 Sheridan Road, ...