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Country music star John Anderson dies at 71

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Anderson, whose high, yearning vocals on hits such as "Swingin," "Wild and Blue" and "Black Sheep" helped earn him a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame, has died at age 71. Anderson's family announced his death Wednesday on his social media accounts. It ...

TORPEDO Club Cookout Fundraiser tonight

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence High School TORPEDO Club has its cookout fundraiser from 4 to 6:30 p.m. today, in the high school cafeteria. The event was previously canceled. TORPEDO, which stands for Together Our Responsibility Publicly Embraces Dedication and Opportunity, is a group of high school volunteers dedicated to serving the Florence community. The fundraiser will feature Johnsonville brats, sirloin burgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies, dirt cups and a variety of drinks. Items will be available individually or as part of a meal deal. Proceeds will support the club’s ...

‘Dueling Pianos: A Cocktail Affair’ coming to Island Resort & Casino

HARRIS — The Island Resort & Casino, in partnership with Radio Results Network, invites guests to dress to impress for a lively night of music, laughter and fun with “Dueling Pianos: A Cocktail Affair” on Saturday, Feb. 20. The evening features Twilight Tunes Dueling Pianos, delivering a high-energy, interactive show with iconic hits, sing-along favorites, humor and plenty of spontaneous moments. Audience requests and participation help make every performance unique and memorable. Guests can expect a cocktail party atmosphere. Hors d’oeuvres and a specialty drink will be ...

Companies often use puny text

Dear Heloise: I agree with Jim R., in Waterbury, Connecticut, about dates on items. Half the time, they’re stamped over the ingredients or in someplace you can’t read. It’s a ploy for us not to see it. I’ve been writing letters to companies, and they do answer but only send coupons for ...

Fidelity lacking in marriage

Dear Annie: My wife and I have been together for 20 years and married for four. We have three kids. In the beginning of our relationship, it was bad — and the bad all came from me. I cheated on her and hurt her. She stayed by my side, and that’s when I realized that I have a wonderful ...

Church Brewery offers two nights of music this weekend

BARK RIVER — The Church Brewery of Bark River has a full line-up of music and activities this week. Music and Movies Bingo will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Central time today. Tom Edberg’s Sundown of Gladstone, formerly of the Felch area (classic and ’90s country and classic rock music) will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. Central time Friday. On Saturday, Todd Wangerin Project of the local area will play a variety of acoustic music from 5 to 8 p.m. Central time. Game night continues on Wednesday, starting at 5 p.m. Central time. Other area entertainment includes: BIG 10 ...