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Sister-in-law strikes back

Dear Annie: I never thought that I would be writing a complaint to one of these columns, but here it goes. I married my husband 12 years ago, and I was excited because that meant (well, I thought) that I would be getting seven sisters. My husband is the only boy among seven girls. Well, his ...

Briefs for Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025

Soo Line Steam Engine Authority meeting Monday GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine #730 Authority will hold its regular Monthly meeting on Aug. 11 at 4:30 p.m. at Solid Rock Church, 819 Delta Ave. The group will reflect on the golf fundraiser held in May and plan for ...

Caspian, Michigan: A place frozen in time

The intent of this article is to spur memories of living in small towns and communities in Michigan and Northern Wisconsin. The lonesome wail of the passing train ignited my memories of days past. For many of us in Upper Michigan and Northern Wisconsin, life revolved around the web of ...

Eating chicken that was unwrapped

Dear Heloise: I bought a chicken at the store that was encased in clear plastic wrap. I removed the plastic wrap and was about to start dinner when my husband walked in and said that my son and his new wife invited us for dinner that evening. He forgot to tell me two days ago. So, I placed the ...

Hurting for my son

Dear Annie: I'm a mother of four, and a few years ago, during a difficult time, my former in-laws generously fostered my two youngest children, now 13 and 9. They've remained involved and caring, and I'm truly grateful. The problem is my 13-year-old son often feels left out. He has ADHD and ...