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Dear Annie

Editors note: Annie Lane is off this week. This column originally ran in 2023. Dear Annie: I was doing some spring cleaning and found some receipts in the pockets of one of my husband’s sports coats for some large purchases for his sports memorabilia collection, to the tune of $5,000 to ...

To your good health

DEAR DR. ROACH: What’s better for your health: beer (light or full) or soft drinks (sugar or sugarless)? And why? — W.C.G. ANSWER: Neither alcoholic drinks nor sweetened beverages are on my list of recommended beverages. Alcohol has many toxicities, whether it’s short-term or long-term ...

Answering the call

Veterans carry stories that define a nation. They are the men and women who answered a call greater than themselves, stepping forward in moments of uncertainty to defend freedom, protect communities, and preserve the ideals many people enjoy every day without a second thought. Honoring veterans ...

Honoring Old Glory

The American flag is one of the nation’s most recognized symbols, representing freedom, unity and the sacrifices made by generations of Americans. Proper care and handling of the U.S. flag is guided by the U.S. Flag Code, which outlines respectful ways to display, store and retire the ...

The National Road connected a young nation

Editor’s Note: With new settlements being established in the Northwest Territory, leaders of the still young United States tackled another issue — how to link cities in the east with new opportunities in the west. This happened through an act of Congress creating what came to be known as ...

Keweenaw copper contributed to Union victory

Editors note: The Daily Mining Gazette, in cooperation with other Upper Peninsula newspapers is running companion pieces to our America 250 stories with a focus on the U.P.’s role in building America. This week's installment was written by Gazette Staff Writer Graham Jaehnig. COPPER COUNTRY ...