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No Gazette Friday

HOUGHTON — Due to issues with our delivery service, there will be no Daily Mining Gazette home delivery today via the US Postal Service. There will not be issues available for purchase at retail outlets. The top stories are available online and copies of today's paper are available on our website for subscribers. Today's paper will be delivered with Saturday's paper.

Frostbite and Hypothermia

DULUTH – For many residents of the Upper Midwest, enduring the cold is a normal part of life. Still, emergency departments across the region see cases of frostbite and hypothermia every year. "It often happens when people aren't expecting it,” shared Dr. Amery Robinson, Emergency Physician ...

To. your good health

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 88-year-old widower. My wife died six years ago. I live alone, care for myself, drive, and consider myself healthy. I take five prescription meds and seven over-the-counter meds, three of which were strongly recommended by doctors. I go to a 1-hour seniors' exercise ...

To your good health

DEAR DR. ROACH: Why is it that when one sees the doctor, the nurse will take their weight and blood pressure but neglect to take their height? I find this very interesting as height is asked on medical forms when receiving a bone density test, MRI, scan, etc. How is one to know what their ...

Dear Annie

Dear Annie: I'm just heartbroken. My son moved out last year, and he never talked to me about anything before he moved. We were so close, and we always talked. But all of a sudden, he packed up and moved out with no explanation. He had met someone a year prior to that. I met her for a second, and that was it. I do know where he is living but he doesn't know that I know. He has a new baby boy; I don't even know his name, yet he is my grandson. I know that he has two stepdaughters, but I don't know their names either. I kept trying to call him but get no response. Now his phone is ...

Daryl Jestila

L'ANSE — Daryl G. Jestila, age 86 of L’Anse, MI passed way Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at UP Health System, Marquette with his loving family by his side. Daryl’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.