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Hoping to heal a hurting family

Dear Annie: I’ve been married for 35 years and have four children and seven grandchildren. We are a blended family. All the children lived with, and were raised by, my husband and me. One of my daughters was always kind of a black sheep, always doing things outside the box. As a young ...

Comedy for a Cause featuring Robbie Printz and friends set for July 18

IRON MOUNTAIN — The second-annual Comedy for a Cause hits the stage at The Braumart in Iron Mountain on Saturday, July 18. Headliner Robbie Printz will be joined by Ethan Printz and Tim “Bubs” Ellison. Proceeds from the fundraiser, which is hosted and supported by the LongRiders M/C Michigan, go to the U.P. Honor Flight and the American Legion Post 211 in Florence, Wis. “Three very funny comedians — along with a special guest, which is the winner of the ‘Bubs Comedy Competition’ — will delight audiences of all kinds,” said The Braumart Executive Director Jinx Brew. ...

'The Pitt' leads with 25 Emmy nominations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lead all comedies in its final season as Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday. The totals give HBO Max the top spot for both ...

Try this trick in the garden

Dear Heloise: This is the time of year when many “DIYers” use hand clippers and cutters to trim flowers, bushes and small branches. Often, they become coated with dried sap and plant material from use. While there are products that are available for this purpose, I’ve found that kitchen ...

When social media likes define self-worth

Dear Annie: My 14-year-old daughter spends far too much time on social media, and I am beginning to see it affect her mood, confidence and sleep. She checks her phone the moment she wakes up and often stays online long after she is supposed to be asleep. If a friend posts a picture without ...

VNL Lions Club’s 54th-annual Community Picnic on Sunday

NORWAY — The Vulcan-Norway-Loretto Lions Club invites area residents to its annual fundraising picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Marion Park in Norway. They will again feature their famous grilled chicken dinners, along with brats, hot dogs, ice cream, pop and water. There will be games and face painting for the children and many raffle prizes to be given away. The club will have many tents set up for the day so all are welcome to bring chairs to help with the seating. Raffle tickets are available from all Lions members and will be available at Marion Park on the day of ...