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Briefs for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

National Active and Retired Federal Employees meeting ESCANABA - The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1900 will meet Wednesday 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 receive the Zoom link by email. Members who are not on the Chapter email distribution and who want to receive the Zoom link and passcode can email narfe1900.scty@gmail.com. Any active ...

Trigeminal neuralgia causes shock pains in woman’s lower jaw

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female who is in above average health. I have recently been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia after many trips to the dentist and finding out that my pain wasn't dental-related. I experienced electrical shock pains in my lower left jaw when I talked, when I ...

Using ‘proper’ American English

Dear Heloise: What has happened to proper grammar usage and the proper pronunciation of American English? "Gonna" and "wanna" have replaced "going to" and "want to." People use "different than" instead of "different from." Words such as February, mischievous, veteran and temperature are ...

I never feel like I’m doing enough

Dear Annie: Lately, it feels like I am failing at everything, even though I am constantly running. I work full time, try to be present for my family and friends, and still keep up with all the texts, emails and group chats. I'm the one people come to for help and advice, yet my own life feels ...

Briefs for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

Delta County Genealogical Society meeting ESCANABA - The next meeting of the Delta County Genealogical Society will be held today at 6:30 p.m. in room 961 at the Joseph Heirman Building at Bay College. The public is always invited. For more information, call Richard Reiffers at 906-233-9261. Eskymo Fan Club meeting ESCANABA - The next Eskymo Fan Club meeting will be held today at 6:30 p.m. in the Escanaba High School Media/Library. St. Thomas breakfast ESCANABA – St. Thomas the Apostle Church, found at 1820 9th Ave. N. in Escanaba, will host a breakfast on Sunday, March 1 from 9 ...

When planning a scavenger hunt

Dear Heloise: My 4-year-old grandson and I enjoy playing scavenger hunts together, but sometimes we can't remember exactly what he has hidden outside. To make things easier, we now line up seven or eight items that we've chosen to hide -- usually his toys -- and I take a quick photo of them on ...