Dear Annie: Last week, I was caring for a patient named “Mr. Thompson,” who had come in with severe back pain. After completing my initial assessment, his daughter, “Sally,” arrived and immediately demanded that I give her father “the strongest pain meds you’ve got.” I explained ...

Prizes sought for raffle ENSIGN — The Ensign Township Volunteer Fire Department is seeking donations of prizes for its 43rd annual raffle. The raffle is the sole fundraiser for the year and the fire department relies heavily on the funds raised by the event to continue keeping ...

MARQUETTE — Father Ryan Ford, a native of Gladstone, will lead a Men’s Day of Reflection on Saturday, March 1 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Marquette. The event is free to all men across the Catholic Diocese of Marquette, as it is funded by a Diocesan Mission Grant and St. Michael ...

ESCANABA — The American Legion sponsors a number of programs and provides scholarships and awards to outstanding persons in various fields. They are seeking nominations and applications for the following opportunities and recognitions in the 2025 cycle: — Eagle Scout of the Year: up to ...

Dear Heloise: I love your column! I wanted to respond to the guy who doesn’t like to see women pushing heavy carts. I have been lifting weights/working out for over 40 years and enjoy working hard to stay strong well into my 70s. I look at lifting a case of wine or pushing and ...