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Checking in on elderly loved ones

Dear Heloise: I read a letter about keeping track of elderly people who live alone and their pets. A friend of my mother's was left three days after having a stroke before someone found her. After this, I began calling my mother daily at 8 a.m. She'd answer and say, "I don't know anything," ...

Cornered by my sister’s constant invitations

Dear Annie: I moved to northern Florida over a year ago to help care for my parents. My sister has lived in southern Florida for many years, and for as long as I can remember, nearly every conversation with her includes the same question: “When are you coming down?” Before I moved here, ...

Today’s Birthdays

June 23, 2026 Dean Varda, Vulcan Matthew Malone, Norway Eleanor Malone, Iron Mountain Matt Mulka Iron Mountain Jill Mondloch, Fence, Wis.

Using single-ply versus multi-ply

Dear Heloise: Apparently, there’s truth to the saying, “You’re never really too old to learn new things.” Several months ago, at the tender age of 77, I learned that I’d been purchasing the wrong type of toilet paper for decades. I accidently purchased a no-frills, plain ol’ roll ...

FNB taking can tab donations for Ronald McDonald House

IRON MOUNTAIN — Community members are encouraged to save and donate aluminum tabs from beverage cans as part of an ongoing fundraising effort benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities. First National Bank & Trust’s Fun Committee has partnered with Stacey Lantagne of Crafters on Central ...

Next Myle to play Music in the Park third concert

NORWAY — The Music in the Park series continues this week with the Iron Mountain-based band Next Myle performing at 7 p.m. Thursday at the bandshell in downtown Norway. Next Myle was formed in 2003 with original members Paul Quello, Bill Bice, Kristen Nordine, Kevin Fraker and Darwyn ...