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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.

Law enforcement responds

HOUGHTON – A lawsuit regarding the death of Michigan Tech student Benjamin Walby filed in U.S. District Court in Marquette on Monday names the cities of Houghton and Hancock, Houghton County and 11 individual law enforcement officers. The suit, filed by the Southfield, Mich firm, Fieger Law, does not specifically name any law enforcement agency. However, officials from three law enforcement agencies responded to inquiries from the Daily Mining Gazette regarding the lawsuit. On Tuesday morning, Hancock Police Chief Tami Sleeman said she was not aware that a lawsuit had been filed in ...

Dear Annie

Dear Annie: One of my good female friends graduated from a rival college of mine. We love talking smack about who has a better football team. When her school loses games, I gloat. One time this year, I said her school had zero chance of winning against my school. I did this level of ...

Family of deceased Tech student files lawsuit

MARQUETTE — The estate of a Michigan Tech student who died after an incident involving local police nearly two years ago has filed a lawsuit in Federal Court. The suit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Marquette by the estate of Benjamin Walby, names the cities of Houghton and Hancock, ...