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Briefs for Thursday, March 19, 2026

Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA – The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 33, dated March 16, is Bob Skellenger of Gladstone. Rocks Lions & Legion breakfast rescheduled ESCANABA - The Rock Lions and Legion St. Patrick's Day breakfast buffet that was to be held last Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon has been rescheduled due to weather. It will now be held Sunday, March 22, at the club, 14454 M-35 in Rock. There is a fee for the buffet, which includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuit & sausage gravy, pancakes, french toast and a selection ...

Teasing or tearing down?

Dear Annie: My younger sister is getting married this fall. I'm happy for her. The problem is her fiance. At family dinners he makes little digs at her -- jokes about her cooking, her spending, even her weight. When she laughs uncomfortably, he says, "Relax, you're too sensitive." Last ...

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Rethinking alcohol culture: Mental, social impacts on individuals and communities

GREEN BAY and LA CROSSE, Wis. — In the Midwest, social gatherings often revolve around or include alcohol. From tailgating and concerts to family celebrations and traditions, a strong drinking culture may be affecting our communities in ways that go beyond the surface, which includes the degradation of our mental health. Emplify Health experts are encouraging community members to take a closer look at how alcohol shapes individual behaviors and the fabric of our social connections. “Alcohol culture can normalize heavy drinking to the point where it becomes invisible,” explains ...

Using an electric fan in the kitchen

Dear Heloise: I have several hints for multiple ways to use a 5-inch electric fan on a kitchen counter. You can use it to cool off closed containers of warm food before storing them in a fridge or freezer. You can place a paper towel under a colander and use the fan to dry washed grapes, tomatoes, etc. You can also use the fan to blow fumes away from your eyes when you’re slicing an onion or to cool off your face and neck when you’re having a hot flash. — Sandra M., in Temple, Texas SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise@Heloise.com ONYX SURFACES Dear Heloise: Can you tell me the best ...

Briefs for Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Rocks Lions & Legion breakfast rescheduled ESCANABA - The Rock Lions and Legion St. Patrick's Day breakfast buffet that was to be held Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon (note the new hours) has been rescheduled due to weather. It will now be held Sunday, March 22, at the club, 14454 M-35 in Rock. There is a fee for the buffet, which includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuit & sausage gravy, pancakes, french toast and a selection of desserts. Drinks include coffee, milk and juice. The Rock Lions Club is a non-profit service organization that provides funding for ...