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Making anniversary fudge

Dear Heloise: My husband and I are celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary, and although it's being catered, I wanted to make your Chocolate Philly Fudge for the occasion. It's my husband's favorite. Over our 30 years together, my husband has been wonderful to me. I got lucky the day that I ...

Comedy Superstar Rodney Carrington Coming to the Island Showroom

HARRIS — Rodney Carrington – actor, singer, writer and one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades – is bringing his signature comedy to the Island Showroom stage January 8 and 9, 2027. Tickets are on sale now through the casino. Carrington's comedy style blends traditional stand-up routines with original country music, focusing heavily on southern charm, adult humor, and the everyday challenges of marriage and family life. Carrington broke through with his major label comedy CD debut "Hangin' With Rodney” in 1998. The next few years saw nine ...

Trauma takes its toll on teacher

Dear Annie: I've been a teacher for 19 years. I've quit my job and have what I think are panic attacks when I think about going back. Throughout my career as a mandated reporter, I've had to call the authorities multiple times, and I've always been a shoulder for children who've been abused ...

Entertainment schedule for Sept. 25 to Oct. 1

Please check with venues first in case of cancellation Friday, Sept. 25: -- Escanaba Marketplace, 6-8 p.m. – Grand Design Band -- Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, 6-9 p.m. – Tom Edberg’s Sundown -- The Church Brewery, 6-9 p.m. – Pink Violin Band -- CK Downtown Martini Lounge, 6-9 p.m. – Macy & Travis -- Upper Hand Brewery, 6-9 p.m. – Mordi Young -- Northern Michigan University at Northern Center on campus, Meet & greet from 3:05–3:55 p.m. Then show at The Crib in Marquette with local band Ghidora -- Fresh Coast Lounge, 7-10 p.m. – Katelyn & Leo -- 13th Street ...