Dear Annie: I hesitate to write this because I’ve never seen anything like this subject in your column. I am a grown woman, mom and grandmother and still have a “blanky.” When I come home from work and walk in my bedroom and see the piece of the silk end, I immediately feel relaxed. I ...
FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Historical Society has announced the results of its annual raffle fundraiser after the drawing Saturday at the museum. Winners were drawn by Joan Spears, the local quilter who made and donated the beautiful “Amish Stars” first-prize quilt. The ...
Sept. 11, 2026 Georgia Rae Thomas, Pembine, Wis. Teresa Louys, Iron Mountain
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, or MARSP, will meet Thursday at Pine Grove Country Club in Iron Mountain. Michelle Haferkorn and Joe Tinti will update the group on the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District Career and Technical Center remodeling project, as well as the programs the center offers. A social hour with coffee provided will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a noon luncheon. A cash bar will also be available. The noon luncheon will feature grilled pineapple chicken with rice for $20. The price includes tax ...
Dear Heloise: Why would a brother make a wooden wine rack as a gift for his sister’s wedding when the couple doesn’t drink? Was it just to show off his woodworking skills? -- Steve W., via email Steve, there are a number of people who keep alcohol on hand for friends and family, even if ...
Dear Annie: My husband and I are both in our 70s, and he’s been pushing for us to sell the house and move into something smaller for over a year now. He’s not wrong; it’s more house than we need. But we raised our three kids in this house. Every room has something in it — the kitchen ...
