Steam engine to be scrubbed GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine No. 730 Authority and friends plan to clean and scrub the engine alongside U.S. 2 starting at noon Wednesday. All are welcome to join and help. Brushes and buckets will be provided. Lord's Acre Auction on ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I have a large family, and earlier this year we welcomed our newest baby, “Izzy.” The pregnancy went smoothly, and everyone thought she was healthy until about half a week after coming home, when she began showing concerning symptoms. We’ve been working closely ...

Dear Heloise: I have been seeing lots of suggestions about recycling plastic bags. I save all my plastic (and paper) bags. The majority are donated to my local food pantry as they are always in need of bags for their shoppers. I even save the plastic bags from items that I order online. Some ...

Steam engine to be scrubbed GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine No. 730 Authority and friends plan to clean and scrub the engine alongside U.S. 2 starting at noon Wednesday. All are welcome to join and help. Brushes and buckets will be provided. Breakfast to benefit ...

Dear Annie: A set of neighbors used to live across the street from me. When they did, I thought they were really nice, but I found out later — too late — that they were meth addicts who stole anything that wasn’t nailed down, including from me. I discovered they would watch when I’d ...

Dear Heloise: I've been reading your column all my life. (I'm 72.) Thanks for all the great tips! I wanted to clarify something that Sarah P., from Bakersfield, California, asked about using ceiling fans 24/7. Ceiling fans, or really all fans, do not cool the air. They cool our bodies by ...