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The mysterious ‘night snake’ of the U.P.

ESCANABA — Imagine, laying back in the cool bracken ferns by the river. The sweet summer moon is now visible, and it sends shards of orange light to dance on the moving water. The crickets and the frogs serenade. Tired kids at camp relax on the riverbank. “Watch out for the night ...

Can you feed a family for a week with a single bag of groceries?

Thanks to skyrocketing prices and shrinking products, Americans are looking for ways to stretch their groceries as far as possible. But can just one bag of groceries hold enough food to feed a family of four for seven days? The answer is yes - read on to learn how. 1 bag, 1 family, 7 ...

Grandma struggles with guilt and boundaries

Dear Annie: I’m a 58-year-old grandmother to two grandchildren: a 7-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl. I’ve been their primary caregiver (besides their parents) since they were born. I still play a significant role in their lives, visiting often on weekends and staying for a couple of ...

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Berean Baptist hosts ‘Cobbler Shop’ ESCANABA — Enjoy a summer event at the “Cobbler Shop,” a family fun time for all ages, at Berean Baptist Church on July 28-31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Special guests are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oetman, from Seoul South Korea. The event will also ...

27% of U.S. adults have no emergency savings

According to the latest Bankrate survey, nearly six in 10 adults in the United States are uncomfortable with their emergency savings, a slight increase from 57 percent in 2023. This follows the same trend — 37 percent in 2018, 44 percent in 2020, 48 percent in 2021, and 58 percent in ...

Food assistance guidelines announced

ESCANABA — The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) with Menominee Delta Schoolcraft Community Action Agency is scheduled for distribution in Menominee and Delta Counties in August. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is for residents who are 18 years of age or older who meet ...