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Purchasing single bedsheets

Dear Heloise: Please tell the reader who was asking that you can purchase single bedsheets on Amazon. You can buy them fitted and/or flat, as well as by the bed size. I recently did this myself, and I was happy with the product. I'm a fan of your hints! -- Rachelle R., via email SEND A GREAT ...

Missing intimacy in an otherwise good marriage

Dear Annie: I've been married for 27 years, and by most measures we have a good, steady life. We're healthy, financially secure and get along well. There's no infidelity or drama. The problem is there's no romance or passion either. I've started to feel deeply lonely in my marriage. My ...

Briefs for Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

St. Anthony raffle winner ESCANABA – Dave and Carol Carlson of Wells are the winners of the St. Anthony of Padua calendar raffle for the week of Feb. 2, receiving the weekly prize of $100. Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA - The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for ...

Trumpet swans reclaim Michigan wetlands

ESCANABA- Swans are found in fairy tales. Swan Lake is a beautiful ballet. Even the “ugly duckling” turned out to be a swan! In my childhood days, swans were found only in books and romantic movies. But in the last few decades, thanks to Little Bay de Noc, I’ve come to learn that ...

House of Ludington nostalgia

Editor's note: The following was written by a former Delta County resident who is now based in Houghton. One of the things about getting older is suffering loss. As you age, you lose people, either through death, circumstances, geography or just life. The person I considered my best friend, ...

A holiday gift that left a mark

Dear Annie: We have one son who is married and has two beautiful children. At Christmas time, I go all out to make sure that I gift the grands things I know they will enjoy and appreciate. We also exchange gifts with my son and daughter-in-law. This past year, it was an Omaha Steaks ...