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When peace feels out of reach

Dear Annie: Although many years have passed since my husband died, I don't feel any peace. There was no justice whatsoever. A young girl talking on her cellphone (cellphone records proved this!) lost control of her vehicle on a busy early morning on the highway. Four witnesses testified to ...

4th of July a time to remember

ESCANABA- Parades and potato salad, fragrant mock orange blossoms and metallic fireworks smoke, red, white and blue and sunburned noses- Just by mentioning these things our minds skip back over archives of 4th. Of July’s (Independence Day) memories. What do you remember most about your childhood 4th? of July’s? Do you remember the greased pig contest in Ludington Park, or the baby contest? Can you still feel the hot sparkler wire and taste the juicy watermelon? The 4th. of July was always a BIG to do at our house. It is our country’s birthday! My Mom always did up birthday ...

Have a jewelry cloth to test shine

Dear Heloise: A small flannel jewelry cloth can come in handy at estate sales and garage sales. It helps you determine if you can clean the item and it will shine up, or if the tarnish can’t be removed. — Corrinne B., in Universal City, Texas SEND A GREAT HINT ...

Running out of reassurance

Dear Annie: I am an adult now with grown siblings, but it seems my mother's anxiety is growing right along with us. My mother is an incredibly anxious person. I try to be empathetic, but she hasn't seen a therapist in years, and she completely dismisses any logical or positive reassurances ...

Entertainment schedule for Friday, June 26, 2026

(Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Friday * Northern Sun Winery, 4 p.m. – Failte * The Sandlot in Niagara, Time TBA – Reflections Band * Leigh’s Garden Winery, 6 to 8 p.m. – Friday Night Piano with Leonore Hall and vocalist Debbie Scheriff * The Church Brewery in Bark River, 6 to 9 p.m. – Tom Edberg’s Sundown * Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, 6 to 9 p.m. – Jeff McNiven * Escanaba AmVets, 7 to 10 p.m. – Big Al and the Tomatas * Nahma General Store, 7 p.m. – Nahma Music Festival * Rapid River Pub, 7 to 10 p.m. – Roman Around * Fresh ...

Clean showers with ease

Dear Heloise: The easiest way to clean a shower is with a squeegee. They come in different widths, and it only takes a minute to run the squeegee over the door when you’re finished showering. I also use them to wash windows, which makes this task a snap. — Mara T., in Alexandria, ...