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Strip out excess hair product

Dear Heloise: Get a small plastic rinsing cup. Shake baking soda into it. Add a little shampoo on top. Mix with your finger, then wash your hair with this mixture. It’ll strip out excess product. I’ve done this for many years. — Joannie T., in Little Rock, Arkansas LEAD LEACHING Dear Heloise: I have vintage white milk glass nesting bowls, white Federal glass bowls, and vintage jadeite bowls. I’ve been using these to mix and store food. I keep hearing that they aren’t safe to use anymore due to them containing lead. Can you please advise me regarding this? Also, I’m still ...

Knights of Columbus plan steak fry

NIAGARA, Wis. — The Niagara Knights of Columbus Council No. 2847 will sponsor a steak fry on Saturday, Sept. 19, at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall from 4:30 p.m. until 7. Ticket prices are $25 per person with advance ticket sales preferred. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, contact Mike Darne at 715-988-0476 or Bob Burton at 715-251-4714.Tickets will also be available at the door. The meal will consist of an 8-10 oz. tenderloin, baked potato, salad, and dessert. Beer, soda, and coffee will be available.

When love meets its limits

Dear Annie: I’ve never written an advice column before, but I honestly don’t know where else to turn. My mother is elderly, physically frail and becoming increasingly confused. Earlier this year, she developed pneumonia and was so sick she could barely function. Her longtime boyfriend, ...

Losing weight before a wedding

Dear Heloise: I’d like to respond to Patty W. She wanted to lose weight for her son’s wedding. I also wanted to lose weight for my son’s wedding a few years ago. The best diet advice I received was free and easy; it was simply “more exercise, less eating” — or MELE for short. It ...

Today’s Birthdays

Aug. 15, 2026 Kade Scott, 15, Ishpeming Aug. 16, 2026 Taylor McDonald, Iron Mountain Brittney Miller,  Niagara, Wis.    Jaeden Hudson, Iron Mountain (Jaeden is in the blue shirt)

Dan Pose Band to play tonight at Crystal Theater

CRYSTAL FALLS — Local trio Dan Pose Band with Mitch Ness, Tyler Schuls and Lenny Johnson will play the Crystal Theatre today to replace Jackie & Gary, who had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, theater Managing Director Kristin Underhill announced. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. The band plays a variety of music, including alternative country, punk, and ’90s vibe. They have received high praise at several area events. Tickets cannot be ordered online. Anyone who chose Jackie & Gary as a flex-pass program will be admitted with that ticket. Other tickets at discounted ...