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Entertainment schedule for Oct. 23, 2026

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Please check with venues first incase of cancellation Friday, Oct. 23: — LoveMarq Church in Marquette, 5-10 p.m. – Haunted Hop featuring local band Dust Bunnies, Addicus and more. $10 cover. — Upper Hand Brewery, 6-8 p.m. – Toni Saari — Leigh’s Garden Winery, 6-8 p.m. – Friday Night Piano with Marnie and Amy — Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, 6-9 p.m. – Jeff McNiven — The Church Brewery, 6-9 p.m. – Tom Edberg entertaining for Wear It Pink Day — ByGeorge Brewing Co. in Munising, 6-9 p.m.– Whiskey Ryan — CK Downtown Martini Lounge, 7-9 p.m. – Macy ...

Getting gunk out of the dishwasher

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Dear Heloise: This is something I rarely see written about, and it's the buildup of mold and "gunk" deep inside in the dishwasher. There are commercial dishwasher tablets to get this stuff out and clean the dishwasher, which probably should be used every two or three months. I used one such ...

Emily Ann Roberts’ First Headline Tour to stop at the Island in May 2027

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Harris — Breakout country singer, songwriter and entertainer Emily Ann Roberts is embarking on her first ever headline tour, with a stop at the Island Resort & Casino Showroom May 7 and 8, 2027. Named for Roberts’ just-released EP, THE THREAD TOUR features special guests Colton Dawson, Mae Estes, Cole Goodwin, and Kenny Whitmire on select dates. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. ET through the casino. “After having the incredible opportunity to open for my heroes in this industry, it’s finally time for me to step out on my own as the headliner,” shared Roberts. “2026 has ...

Dog collars important tools

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ESCANABA — A hunting dog’s collar is a badge of honor! It is the dog’s identity. It is the handle that keeps him safe on the other end of the leash. A good dog collar means a good home for a working dog. Dogs were bred to help humans. Thousands of years ago, canines were helping our ancestors hunt. Families around the fire ate well and their helpful dogs joy the bones and scraps. What an amazing gift this descendant of the wolf was with wonderful genetic make-up. They could be selectively bred to produce dogs that could hunt by scent or by sight, dogs that could flush and ...

TMC salutes Jeff McNive

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Not everyone can compose a tune that’s featured on the Super Bowl. “Going into a commercial break in Tampa,” Jeff McNiven explained, “The NFL used ‘Tampa Town,’” one of the many songs he’s written. As if that weren’t enough of a thrill, he was “completely amazed at the ...

Couchene celebrates century of life

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ESCANABA — The USW union hall on Sheridan Road was packed on Saturday for the 100th birthday party of Shirley Couchene, a bridge-playing mother of six and former swimmer. The festivity was held on her birthday itself -- 100 years to the day since Shirley Brazeau was born at home in ...