Dear Heloise: I just read a hint in the Ventura County Star about avoiding ants in a cat's food bowl by setting the bowl on a pan of water. It reminded me of our cruise through the Panama Canal years ago. We learned that during the construction of the canal, the local hospitals placed the bed ...

Dear Annie: I love your advice and the fact you’re able to cut to the chase. I find myself in need of your level head, too! I’ve been (mostly) happily married for 26 years. My husband is very gregarious and never met a stranger. In fact, he happily opens up his life to anyone and ...

GOODMAN, Wis. — The Goodman Historical Society's first meeting for 2026 will be 6 p.m. on Monday, May 4, at the museum on Mill Street in Goodman. Everyone is welcome. The museum will open their doors for the summer on Memorial Day weekend and continue each weekend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ...

NORWAY — The Norway High School varsity softball team will host a breakfast fundraiser Sunday at the American Legion Hall in Norway. The all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Menu will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, toast, juice, milk and coffee. Cost ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain-Kingsford General Federation of Women’s Clubs will meet at noon Friday, May 1, at the Chippewa Club in Iron Mountain. The program will feature a food demonstration and tasting prepared by the Chippewa Club’s Executive Chef Simon Poulin. The luncheon ...