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Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: My husband and I are raising a surprise baby at a stage in life when we thought our child-rearing years were mostly behind us. Our older children are already teenagers and young adults, and while we adore this little one, I would be lying if I said the large age gap has not brought ...

Better late …

Arts and Entertainment

CRYSTAL FALLS - After inclement spring weather delayed the start of the 2026 “Gem of a Season,” the Crystal Theatre in Crystal Falls is excited to roll its grand piano into the spotlight and welcome its first performer, Phillip Daniel, at 7 p.m. (CDT) Friday. Originating from Lincoln, ...

Television pioneer Ted Turner dies

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NEW YORK (AP) — Ted Turner, the brash and outspoken television pioneer who created a media empire and transformed the news business by creating CNN and introducing the 24-hour cable news cycle, died Wednesday. He was 87. He died surrounded by his family, according to Turner Enterprises, the ...

Fine Arts Night is tonight

Arts and Entertainment

Houghton Elementary Fine Arts Night 2026 is taking place on Thursday May 7th at the Houghton Elementary School. Festivities begin at 5:30 PM with an all-school art show–art from every student will be on display throughout the school. This event is free and open to the public. Participate in ...

Spring on the Wing

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HOUGHTON — The debut of "Spring on the Wing" will take place Saturday in downtown Houghton. Coinciding with World Migratory Bird Day, the new event features a variety of activities including guided bird experiences, local vendors and educational aviary opportunities. The event also ...

No contest!

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ESCANABA — A registered nurse from Dickinson County has pleaded no contest to one count of a controlled substance after being accused of stealing morphine from Christian Park Village, an assisted living facility in Escanaba, where she was previously employed. On Monday, Jenna Leigh ...