Thursday 2 p.m. Poultry/Rabbit Show (Small Animal Barn) 3 p.m. Sea Lion Splash (Midway) 3 p.m. Exhibit Buildings Open 3 p.m. Skerbeck Carnival and Midway Opens 3 p.m. Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo Opens (Ball Field) 4:30 - 6 p.m. Registration for ...

HANCOCK – The Houghton County Fair, taking place tomorrow thru Sunday, is expecting more than 25,000 guests to come through the gates. The Fair Board, according to Vice President Rick Freeman, has been hard at work lining up a variety of entertainment for all ages. The “Sea Lion Splash” ...

Hancock — It seems pretty obvious that kids love fairs. More to the point, kids love the Houghton County Fair, and why shouldn't they? All the rides, the games with incredible prizes and of course — fair food! But the relationship of young people and the Houghton fair goes far beyond the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been treated for prostate cancer and stopped my semiannual Eligard injections three years ago. I'm 75 years old and about 5 feet, 9 inches tall. Before treatment, I weighed 227 pounds; I currently weigh 209 pounds. My testosterone level is 49.6 ng/dL. My breasts have ...

Dear Annie: I've always prided myself on being a good friend. I'm the one who shows up at weddings, baby showers, birthday parties and even moving day. I donate to friends' fundraisers, send thoughtful messages, and make the effort to call, check in and extend invitations. In short, I've always ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My mom had a compression fracture to her L2 vertebrae due to osteoporosis. Her head leans forward constantly. It has created difficulty for her when looking forward while walking and sleeping. Do you have anything that you can suggest for her to do? — J.F. ANSWER: Compression ...