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Struggling to revive our once-burning flame

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been together for more than 30 years. In the beginning, we were the couple who couldn’t keep our hands off each other. We smiled easily, held hands without thinking, and felt lucky just to be in the same room after a long day. Somewhere between raising ...

Today’s Birthdays

Feb. 17, 2026 Sherry Johnson, Twin Falls Feb. 14, 2026 Liam Miller, 14, Niagara, Wis.

Foxy Loxy ladies to gather Wednesday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Foxy Loxy Red Hat Ladies will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greenleaf’s Sports Bar & Grill in Iron Mountain.

Cleaning hard-to-reach areas

Dear Heloise: When cleaning small or hard-to-reach areas, I rely on a handheld vacuum with a brush attachment. Using the brush helps loosen dust, while the vacuum captures it so that it doesn't get stirred up and settle elsewhere. I use this method for baseboards, corners, shelves, and other ...

Class get-togethers

Today — Iron Mountain High School Class of 1968, dinner, 5:30 p.m., Pine Grove Country Club in Iron Mountain. Wednesday — Norway-Vulcan High School Class of 1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Pit Stop in Niagara, Wis. Thursday — Kingsford High School Class of 1965, luncheon, 11:30 a.m., ...

Library of Michigan announces the 2026 Michigan Notable Books List

LANSING — The Library of Michigan announced the 2026 Michigan Notable Books list, honoring a diverse collection of works that highlight the state’s vibrant literary landscape and the voices shaping its cultural narrative. Each year, the Michigan Notable Books list features 20 books ...