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Gift gaffe at work

Dear Annie: On a yearly basis, my employer recognizes employees who have dedicated 10, 15, 20, etc., years of service as well as individuals who are retiring. These employees have their names published in local press and also receive a gift. This past year I completed my 10th year of service. ...

Today’s Birthdays

Aug. 18, 2026 Linda Lieburn, Upper Pine Creek Bev McCole, Breitung Township

Try water aerobics to lose weight

Dear Heloise: I read the letter from Patty, who wants to lose weight but can’t exercise due to having bad knees. My hint for her is to try water aerobics! It’s non-weight-bearing exercise, and her knees won’t be affected. — Helen, via email Helen, this is an excellent idea! I’ve ...

Northern Saddle Club thanks sponsors for supporting orienteering event

HOMESTEAD, Wis. — The Northern Saddle Club and the Wisconsin-Minnesota Competitive Mounted Orienteering Club extend their appreciation to the businesses and organizations that donated in support of their mounted orienteering event June 13-14 at the Halls Creek Equestrian Facility. Riders ...

MVAA leaders take veteran services on the road during western UP tour

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency director Terry J. Sabo and deputy director Todd Butler spent four days in the western Upper Peninsula meeting directly with veterans and the organizations that serve them, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to bringing veteran services ...

Upcoming activities set at Dickinson County Library

IRON MOUNTAIN — Some of the upcoming events at the Dickinson County Library will include — — Unearth a Storytime Sessions: Tuesday, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the library in Iron Mountain. Through singing, dancing and storytelling, kids through age 5 will adventure all the way back in time to see dinosaurs. Sponsored by local author Dana D. Saugstad and Hall Orthodontics. — Finish What You Started: Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the library in Iron Mountain. Adults, teens and tweens are invited to bring crafts and projects from previous programs that need more time to finish at ...