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Briefs for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA – The $250 winners of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 30, dated Feb. 23, are EJ Kostreva of Ishpeming and Doc Bricco of Gladstone. Gladstone American Legion dinner GLADSTONE – The public is invited to join the American Legion Post 71, 802 Delta Ave., for a steak feed dinner today from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Post 71 members get a discounted price on their meal (must show card). St. Thomas breakfast ESCANABA – St. Thomas the Apostle Church, found at 1820 9th Ave. N. in Escanaba, will host a breakfast on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 ...

Seeking rest and relaxation at last

Dear Annie: My husband and I are at a full-blown spring break standoff, and the kids are watching it like it's a sport. He wants to take our two kids skiing. He's already talking about "fresh powder," early lift tickets and how this is the perfect chance to make "core memories." He grew up ...

Flowers are ‘for the dead’

Dear Heloise: While I agree with Daniel D.’s mother that flowers are best enjoyed by the living, I had to share with you that my late mom said “flowers are for the dead” when, as a kid, I presented her with a bouquet (from her garden). However, later in life, she really did seem to enjoy ...

Briefs for Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA – The $250 winners of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 30, dated Feb. 23, are EJ Kostreva of Ishpeming and Doc Bricco of Gladstone. National Active and Retired Federal Employees meeting ESCANABA - The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1900 will meet today at 1 p.m. by Zoom only. The group is slated to hear a presentation by Callie Barr, candidate for Michigan’s First Congressional District. Also, Michigan NARFE Federation President Joe DeSira will swear in 2026 Chapter officers. Chapter members will ...

Politics is harming our healthy friendship

Dear Annie: I'm a 64-year-old woman who thought making new friends at my age would be simple: find someone kind, show up, bring snacks, repeat. A few months ago, I met "Jill" at a community class. We clicked right away. She's funny in that dry, smart way that makes you feel like you're in on ...

Use toilet paper rolls to plant seeds

Dear Heloise: This is to add to Karen from Michigan’s suggestion about recycling toilet paper rolls. I reuse them by cutting the rolls in half and standing them upright in the bottom of a plastic ice-cream bucket. Next, I add potting soil until it reaches the tops of the shortened rolls. ...