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Briefs for Friday, July 26, 2025

Date changed for The Maryland State Boychoir concert GLADSTONE — The Maryland State Boychoir will perform a free concert with choral works ranging from classical works to Broadway show tunes on Sunday, Aug. 3, at First Lutheran Church, 1212 Minneapolis Ave. in Gladstone. The show starts at ...

Sensory rooms remove barriers for neurodivergent worshipers

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. (RNS) — From organ blasts and incense to forced hugs and hand shakes, for folks who struggle to process sensory input, houses of worship can quickly feel anything but holy. That was the case for Lark Losardo's son Percy, who in 2017 began attending Catholic Mass with his ...

Growing blueberries

Dear Heloise: I bought three blueberry plants, but I've never grown them before. Can you give me a few tips on what to do to keep them in good shape? — Jean B., Metairie, Louisiana Jean, blueberries grow well without heavy feeding, but you will need to keep a nice cover of mulch around ...

Money matters

Dear Annie: My sister "Kendra" and I are not very close and only communicate two to three times per year, mainly in emails. Kendra sold her home and moved out of state. Through our sibling, I heard that she listed her house high to begin with and had to come down on her price in the end but ...

Briefs for Thursday, July 24, 2025

MARSP to meet ESCANABA TOWNSHIP — The Aug. 5 meeting of MARSP will be held at Holy Family Church in Escanaba Township at noon. A meal consisting of turkey, meatballs, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and dessert will be served. Deceased members will be honored during ...

Local students graduate from Northern Michigan University

MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University has announced its most-recent class of graduates. The following students from your area satisfied their degree requirements in May 2025. Certificate Bark River — Emma WiseCER-Cosmetology Associate Degree Bark River — Paige Wirhanowicz, ...