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Lancours celebrate 70 years

ESCANABA — Irving and Betty (Wellman) Lancour of Escanaba celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this summer. The couple celebrated this very special year with family in Escanaba. The couple was married on June 23, 1956 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Escanaba. Together they raised four sons: Darrell (Cheryl), Steve, Brian, Tim (Kamie) Lancour. The Lancours have 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Together they reside in Escanaba MI.

Gladstone businesses, author collaborate for book release

GLADSTONE – A local brewery and lavender company teamed up with best-selling author J.L. Hyde on Tuesday to celebrate the release of Hyde’s newest novel, drawing readers from across the country to downtown Gladstone. The well-attended book release party, hosted by Saunders Point ...

The rise and fall of America's deadly love affair with the cigarette

NEW YORK (AP) — Cancer stick. Coffin nail. Cowboy killer. Those are nicknames, through the decades, for the cigarette — the once-glamorous desideratum of American society that has been tied to tens of millions of U.S. deaths. The cigarette is not an invention of the United States. And while Marlboro is a top-selling international brand, more than 100 countries make cigarettes. The largest manufacturer is in China. But U.S. ingenuity drastically altered the global tobacco industry. And American culture embraced it in the 20th century, making it — for a time — a symbol of ...

Exercising can lift a bad mood

Dear Heloise: Can exercise lift our moods and help with stress? -- Irene K., in Hillsboro, Oregon Irene, yes, exercise can improve our moods and reduce stress by improving sleep, relieving muscle tension, and affecting brain chemicals. Exercise is actually very simple, and you don't have to ...

Aunt won't dish on her dishes

Dear Annie: My aunt has the strangest quality. I see her at every holiday and family party, and she always brings something delicious made from scratch. For my cousin's birthday, it was a key lime pie that disappeared within minutes. It was unreal. On several occasions, I've asked her for ...