HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council met in regular session Wednesday, and while the council didn't take action on many items, considerable time was spent discussing a few issues both with members of the public and among themselves. The future of the popular Pewablic Street Community ...
Dear Annie: I'm a recent college grad, and I've always wanted to be a writer like you. I've applied to more jobs than I can count at newspapers and magazines but haven't landed a single offer. Everyone keeps saying "the job market is tough right now," but knowing that doesn't pay rent. I ...
“Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me. I’m not sleepy and there is no place I’m going to,” – Bob Dylan Amid the gray-white skies choked with acrid smoke from numerous wildland fires situated to our northwest, I headed out to explore the scene. I needed to get out of the ...
Dear Annie: My husband and I have one daughter, and family has always been important to us. She has several cousins around her age, and we've always hoped they would grow up close. Over the years, we've been the ones reaching out to make plans, but the effort is rarely reciprocated. I don't ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 76-year-old Caucasian male who's in excellent health. (Or so I thought.) Recently, my cardiologist suggested a coronary artery calcium (CAC) test, and my score was a frightening 1,241! I'm now extremely concerned about my heart health. I've been extremely active all my ...
KEWEENAW COUNTY – At its regular July meeting on Wednesday, the Keweenaw County Board of Commissions heard public comment for more than an hour on the topics of zoning issues, a local business, and the county zoning administrator. Public comments were both for and against the issues of ...
