Dear Heloise: You published a letter from John M., aka Uncle Johnny, who asked: "Why do food companies make it so hard to take the seal off of food jars?" Obviously he doesn't remember back in 1982 when seven people in the Chicago area died after ingesting capsules laced with cyanide. This ...

ESCANABA — The 17B Coordinating Council of the Michigan Education Association (MEA) recently awarded a pair of $250 scholarships to two local students. This year’s recipients were Bella Chaney, Carney-Nadeau High School, and Blake Mason, Manistique High School. Ranked first in her ...

Dear Heloise: My suggestion is about paint storage. Please do not store leftover paint (both oil-based and latex) in the original can unless you'll be using it within a few days. I store all of my leftover paint in mason jars. The jars are much smaller than the cans, are uniform in size so that ...

Dear Annie: A couple I've been friends with for over 20 years is about to celebrate their daughter's high school graduation. I recently received an invitation from the daughter, and while I was touched to be included, I'm feeling a little conflicted. Over the past few years, the parents — ...

Job's Daughters installation of officers ESCANABA — The public is invited to the Installation of Officers for Bethel #9, Job's Daughters International, of Escanaba on Saturday, June 14 at 2 p.m. The installation will be held at First Presbyterian Church 819 1st Avenue South, Escanaba. For ...