Thoughtful gifts for friends and family are a Christmas tradition, showing loved ones that you’re thinking of them this holiday season. But a long shopping list can be pricey. If you are concerned about the cost of Christmas presents this year, these ideas will help you get gifts for everyone ...

Dear Heloise: As the director of the Siouxland Humane Society in Sioux City, Iowa, I was happy to see the tips on animal shelters written by Susan R. from Missoula, Montana. However, it mentions using old rugs or blankets inside these shelters. Although I’m sure that this is well-meaning, ...

Dear Annie: I have a very toxic and narcissistic sister-in-law. Despite years of unpleasant family problems caused by her, my husband and his brother (her siblings) feel obligated to stay in contact with her. Now that their parents have passed away, I had hoped we could reduce this contact even ...

‘Blue Christmas’ service set for Dec. 9 GLADSTONE — Covenant Church in Gladstone will hold a “Blue Christmas” service on Monday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. A Blue Christmas service is designed to hold space for those who are hurting, so they need not suffer in silence or alone. This is a ...

ESCANABA — Charlie Becker, board chair of the Community Foundation for Delta County, along with board members Will Carne, Sr., Bob VanDamme, Marc Zawacki and Nick Chenier presented a check in the amount of $4,018.66 to Kathy Stannard, secretary of St. Joseph-St. Patrick’s Church ...

I have a confession. I like the Thanksgiving leftovers better than the holiday feast. The Thanksgiving meal is a family favorite, and I love all of the foods. But what makes me even happier is opening the fridge the next morning and foraging for a slice of apple pie or some leftover roasted ...