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Briefs for Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Wells Lions raffle winner WELLS — Wells Lions Club’s raffle winner for week 15, dated Nov. 10, is Amanda Hansen of Escanaba, who received $100. Escanaba Eagles breakfast ESCANABA — Escanaba Eagles Aerie 1088 will serve breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at 608 Ludington St. ...

Breaking up the book club

Dear Annie: A few years ago, a group of us started a book club that became one of the highlights of our month. We’d gather with good food, wine and plenty of laughter, and occasionally even talk about the book. For a long time, it was pure fun. But over time, one member began to dominate ...

Knowing the date of purchase

Dear Heloise: I also have trouble seeing the dates on items, so when I bring home my groceries, I grab a permanent marker and write the date on the top of a can, the end of the egg carton, or whatever. It makes it so much easier. Love to read all of the hints. — Karen B., in New York Karen, ...

Briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

Wells Lions raffle winner WELLS — Wells Lions Club's raffle winner for week 14, dated Nov. 3, is Richard Tatrow of Shelby Township, who received $100. Thanksgiving meal volunteers needed ESCANABA — This year's Delta County Community Thanksgiving dinner will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 ...

The ones who served and the ones who waited

Dear Readers: Every Veterans Day, I always remember a woman I once met in an airport. She was sitting quietly by a window, holding a small American flag in one hand and a welcome home sign in the other. The edges of the sign were worn, clearly used more than once. Her son had been deployed ...

Using flashlights for extra light

Dear Heloise: Hello from Nebraska! My husband received a package of small flashlights as a gift because his job required that he always have a flashlight available. Fast forward to his retirement, I've now taken all of these flashlights and hung them on the hinges at the back of the doors in ...