NIAGARA, Wis. — I can still remember that day in August of 1977 when my husband and I, along with our oldest son — who was 5 years old at the time — took a ride north to Pembine, Wis., where my husband was scheduled to interview for a teaching job at Pembine High School. Until then, we ...
Dear Heloise: I’d like to respond to Patty W. She wanted to lose weight for her son’s wedding. I also wanted to lose weight for my son’s wedding a few years ago. The best diet advice I received was free and easy; it was simply “more exercise, less eating” — or MELE for short. It ...
Dear Annie: I’ve never written an advice column before, but I honestly don’t know where else to turn. My mother is elderly, physically frail and becoming increasingly confused. Earlier this year, she developed pneumonia and was so sick she could barely function. Her longtime boyfriend, ...
Aug. 15, 2026 Kade Scott, 15, Ishpeming Aug. 16, 2026 Taylor McDonald, Iron Mountain Brittney Miller, Niagara, Wis. Jaeden Hudson, Iron Mountain (Jaeden is in the blue shirt)
KINGSFORD — Golden K seniors welcomed another Monday meeting with their usual happy chatter. At one end is a table of ladies sharing their weekend activities, and at the other a table of men reflecting about a great golfing experiences or sports. The middle is a mix of varied conversation. ...
LANSING — The income guidelines for the Michigan Women, Infants, and Children Program were recently adjusted due to federal guidelines, and more Michigan families may now qualify for benefits. Under the updated WIC income eligibility guidelines, a family of four can now qualify with an annual income of up to $61,050, an increase of more than $1,500. WIC, a U.S. Department of Agriculture program administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, provides vital support to families by offering supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding ...
