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Using dry-erase markers on mirrors

Dear Heloise: A lot of people use white boards to make lists and notes. But did you know that you can use dry-erase markers on your bathroom mirror? It's easy to jot notes on the mirror while you're getting ready for the day, and more than likely, you will be back in that same bathroom ...

Briefs for Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA – The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 29, dated Feb. 16, is Tim Dittrich of Escanaba. Delta Dems to meet ESCANABA - The Delta County Democratic Party will meet Wednesday, March 4 at the USW Hall, 1201 Sheridan Road, ...

Getting phased out of my friend group

Dear Annie: I am 52 and I have a good life on paper. I am married, I work full-time, and I have two teenagers who keep me busy. But lately I have felt oddly lonely, and I am not sure if I am being overly sensitive or finally noticing something I have ignored for years. I have a close group of ...

Nicholas Milan Prica

Nicholas Milan Prica, 82, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone. Born April 25, 1943, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the beloved son of Michael and Ann (Borovitz) Prica. Nick graduated from Wintersville High School in 1961 ...

Briefs for Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

Internet safety presentation GLADSTONE - The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit in collaboration with Gladstone Public Safety will deliver a presentation today at 6:30 p.m. at Gladstone High School, 2100 M-35, about internet safety, geared towards parents. The program aims to educate ...

Look for love in the little things

Dear Readers, Valentine's Day has a funny way of making people take attendance of who remembered the holiday, who didn't, who has plans, who pretends they do, who smiles at the grocery store display of roses and who speeds past it like it might ask a personal question. If today feels joyful ...