LANSING — The Library of Michigan announced the 2026 Michigan Notable Books list, honoring a diverse collection of works that highlight the state’s vibrant literary landscape and the voices shaping its cultural narrative. Each year, the Michigan Notable Books list features 20 books ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Local author Jessie Garcia will visit the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday. Garcia, an award-winning sports journalist, will speak on her years working with the Green Bay Packers. She was Wisconsin's first female sports anchor and is ...

Feb. 13, 2026 Jace Wilson, 12, Norway Paula Johnson, Kingsford Mary Beth Casanova, Iron Mountain

Dear Heloise: Here's an idea that I've benefited from for years. Whenever I stay in a hotel, I save the shower caps that are usually provided for free. Because I garden, I regularly track in grass clippings and dirt on my shoes. Putting the shower caps on over my shoes when I go outside ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been friends with the same group of women since our children were in grade school. We’re now in our late 50s and early 60s, and for years this group has been my main social circle. We’ve shared weddings, divorces, illnesses and losses. I will always value them for ...