Biting that hand that feeds him
Dear Annie: For the 23 years I’ve been married, I’ve cooked dinner for my husband nearly every night. He has no idea how much planning, shopping and cleanup goes into it. I think he thinks the food just appears. Recently, he’s turned critical about nearly every meal: The chicken’s ...
Today’s Birthdays
Sept. 4, 2026 Melissa VanPembrook, Aurora, Wis. Joanie Hietala, Crystal Falls
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 ...