Library seeking Mackinac Island items ESCANABA — The Escanaba Public Library is looking to borrow items of Mackinac Island memorabilia for its May display, “Mackinac Island Memories.” Email Jane Lynch at jlynch@escanabalibrary.org to let the library know what type of item(s) you have, ...

ESCANABA — Julia Heemstra, founder of AMANZI: Water to Schools, was the speaker for the Escanaba Rotary Club’s meeting on April 9. AMANZI: Water to Schools partners with South African schools to develop sustainable water solutions and bridges to opportunities for students. The ...

Dear Heloise: We’ve had some heavy thunderstorms in my area of the country. My fiance and I were out on a golf course one time during a thunderstorm, and he ran toward a tree, thinking it was safe. I told him that this wasn’t a safe place to avoid lightning, so we made a dash for the ...

Dear Annie: Over the years, I have worked in day care centers for 2-year-olds, and my husband is a speech therapist. I have a family friend who is raising a 2-year-old from the community. We see their child continuously and think that he is behind developmentally, especially in speech. They ...

Whether it’s going to bed before midnight, eating broccoli, or dealing with your finances, doing the “right” thing can sometimes feel like a herculean effort. Similar to an erratic sleep schedule or an aversion to eating green things, there are consequences to delaying wise financial ...

Friends of DATA set meeting schedule ESCANABA — The Friends of DATA, which supports the Delta Area Transit Authority, has announced its bi-monthly meeting schedule for 2024. The meetings are as follows: Tuesday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Escanaba Senior Center Tuesday, July 9, ...