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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 ...

Grandma’s jewelry may be lost, but her love isn’t

Dear Annie: My 15-year-old daughter was given a piece of sentimental jewelry on the day of her grandmother’s funeral. It had belonged to her grandmother, and the gesture was meant to be a beautiful way for my daughter to carry a piece of her with her. At the time, my daughter seemed ...

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 ...

Today's Birthdays

June 22, 2026 Lisa Lafreniere, Merrill, Wis. David Stohl, Iron Mountain