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Dickinson MARSP to meet on Sept. 17

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel — MARSP — will meet Thursday, Sept. 17, 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 ...

Negaunee Fall Fest set for Sept. 26

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Downtown Development Authority will host its third annual Fall Fest in downtown Negaunee from noon to 8 p.m. on Sept. 26. This year's event will include DDA-sponsored events such as cornhole, a petting zoo, tractor hay rides, live music, a special farmer's market, and inflatable bounce houses. The family-friendly event may include some evening activities geared toward adults. Most activities are free. Downtown and local businesses will have different activities on-site. For more information go to the City of Negaunee Facebook page. Food trucks will also ...

Cleaning spray can damage skin

Dear Heloise: I saw the advice to put window-cleaning spray on your hand to get rings off and immediately Googled if this was a good idea. It is not! It can be very drying to the skin. I’d think that using window-cleaning spray regularly could also be damaging to the skin. — Carol B., via ...

A husband weighs in on weight loss

Dear Annie: My wife, who is 62, has always been insecure about her weight, even though I’ve never once cared or thought she needed to change anything. A few months ago, she decided on her own to start a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, and she’s doing it under a doctor’s supervision. ...

Today’s Birthdays

Sept. 3, 2026 Danyel Pipp, Quinnesec Sandi Carlson, Niagara, Wis. Cheri Sweig, Niagara Pam Krueger, Florence, Wis. Logan McCurdy, Norway

Registration due Friday for Dementia Caregiving Series

ESCANABA — Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress will offer its Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for family caregivers of people with dementia, from 11 a.m. to noon Eastern time Tuesdays, Sept. 15, Sept. 22, and Sept. 29 via Zoom. During the three online sessions participants will learn basic information about dementia and its impact on brain function, how to communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia, recognize stages of dementia, how to provide meaningful daily activities based on the interests and abilities of the person with ...