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Vaping vice might be a dealbreaker

Dear Annie: My dad died of lung cancer a few years ago, and because of that, I abhor smoking in all its forms. The problem is I just discovered my boyfriend, who is a nurse, has been secretly vaping behind my back. I was shocked and upset not so much that he did it (which is bad enough) but ...

Remove lingering pet hair easily

Dear Heloise: Pet hair embeds itself deep into fabric fibers, making the removal of it especially difficult. Before you go straight to washer, tumble furry items in the dryer on air-only (no heat) for about 10 minutes with a dryer sheet. The dryer loosens fur and static, and most of it collects ...

Today’s Birthdays

May 19, 2026 Melinda Teske, Kingsford Lois Outcelt, Niagara, Wis.

Foxy Loxy ladies to meet Wednesday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Foxy Loxy Red Hat Ladies will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greenleaf Sports Bar & Grill in Iron Mountain.

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Marquette Rockestra to present ‘Songs of 1976’

MARQUETTE — Over the past nine years, professional musicians with Marquette Rockestra have raised thousands of dollars for local causes, including Music for All Kids, the United Way, the Marquette High School Music program and an arts scholarship for MAPS students. This year’s event will ...

Upcoming casino shows

IRON MOUNTAIN — Upcoming entertainment at casinos in the region includes: Island Resort & Casino Harris (1-877-ISL-SHOW) Headlining at the Island Showroom: Friday and Saturday — the Free Beer & Hot Wings Show, $25. May 22 — Chris Kroeze, $20. May 23 — Fettuccini ...

Corleone crime family returns in a new ‘Godfather’ novel for 2027 release

NEW YORK (AP) — Decades after the last "Godfather" movie and more than 10 years since the last "Godfather" novel, the story of the Corleone crime family has a new chapter, presented for the first time from a woman's point of view. Random House told The Associated Press that it had acquired a ...

Live music returns to Sandstone Terrace

IRON MOUNTAIN — Live music has returned to the Sandstone Terrace in Iron Mountain. Michael Graber of Appleton, Wis., will take the rooftop stage from 7 to 10 tonight. He will perform a variety of folk, rock and country acoustic music. Iron Mountain musician Jeff Cowell will play a variety ...

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Each decade of life brings changes to our bodies

NIAGARA, Wis. — Our bodies never stop evolving. From peak growth in young adulthood to subtle cellular shifts later in life, each decade brings its own physical, mental and hormonal changes. While we tend to focus on the better known and more major milestones such as puberty or menopause, ...

Underwood presents program on Camp Molinare

KINGSFORD — As spring wind and cold were still upon us, the Golden K group met once again to share friendship and community information along with plans of service. Chair Judy Sielaff opened the meeting. The room was filled with the singing of several songs, including “Let There Be Peace ...

Golden K hears program from Habitat for Humanity director

KINGSFORD — Green grass, spring flowers and budding trees make things appear bright and build excitement. It's time to get ready for summer. Snowbirds have returned to the Golden K, which means a full crew will be getting ready for the special needs students’ picnic scheduled for May 26. ...

Aging is inevitable… but our attitude can ease the process

NIAGARA, Wis. — As my mother aged, she maintained a really great attitude. No matter how many aches and pains she developed, she’d always say, “Well, any day above ground is a good day.” Or she would simply comment when she wasn’t feeling her best, “It beats the alternative.” My ...

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Pickett, Evosevich

KINGSFORD — Tina and Jerome Pickett of Kingsford are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Abygail Nan Pickett, to Kevin Christopher Evosevich, son of Chris Evosevich and Sue Bolden. Kevin and Abygail were united in the sacrament of holy matrimony at 1 p.m. Jan. 3, 2026, at ...

Doughman — 50th wedding anniversary

IRON MOUNTAIN — Connie (LaFleur) and Mike Doughman, formerly of Iron Mountain, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today. The couple married on Aug. 2, 1975, at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford, by the Rev. John Hughes. Attendants were the bride’s sisters, Karen Burrell ...

Engaged

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Westcott of Vulcan announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie, to Mark Hutton of Carlow, Ireland. A July 2025 wedding is planned.

Engaged

Together with their parents, Joseph Crosson and Kristen Gendron are excited to announce their engagement. Kristen is the daughter of Dr. Toby and Karen Gendron and the granddaughter of late Frank and Barbara Schinderle and late Frank and Dean Gendron. She is a 2014 graduate of Iron Mountain ...

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100-Plus Women Who Care to meet Monday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County 100-Plus Women Who Care will host its next gathering Monday at Pine Grove Country Club in Iron Mountain. Registration will be open from 5 to 6 p.m., with the meeting to begin promptly at 6 p.m. Individual members will register by last name; team members ...

Troop visits IM police, fire departments

IRON MOUNTAIN — Local Daisy Girl Scout troop 5118 recently took a field trip to the Iron Mountain police and fire services. The scouts learned about the different tools that are used, the different fire trucks and how to stay low during a fire. While visiting the Iron Mountain Police ...

Bocce courts at IM to open for practice

The Ray Mariucci Courts at Iron Mountain City Park will open for bocce at 6 p.m. Monday. Everyone is welcome, according to the Dickinson Area Bocce Association. First-time players can learn the rules and give the game a try while experienced players can sharpen their skills. There will be an ...

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Holy Tuesday service set for March 31

KINGSFORD — The Dickinson County Community Chorus and the Iron Mountain Area Clergy Association will have the annual Holy Tuesday service beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, at American Martyrs Catholic Church, 908 W. Sagola Ave. in Kingsford. The ecumenical service consists of ...

Brunch fundraiser planned Saturday

IRON RIVER — The Community Christian Women organization invites women of all ages to a March Meals Madness Brunch from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Grace Covenant Church in Iron River. The brunch is free, and women are asked to bring nonperishable food items that will be donated to the local ...

Knights of Columbus to host Lenten fish bakes

KINGSFORD — The Iron Mountain-Kingsford Knights of Columbus Bishop Baraga Council 1585 will host its Friday night Lenten fish bakes on Friday and April 3 at the hall, 520 W. Breitung Ave. in Kingsford. Dinners will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Carryout is available. The menu includes baked ...

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Book Review: The Darwin Strain

Zoologist Bill Schutt and archaeologist J. R. Finch have written the final chapter in their trilogy, beginning with “The Himalayan Codex” and “Hell’s Gate” closing with the exciting finale “The Darwin Strain.” (William Morrow, 412 pages) Set in the post-World War II era, ...

Book Review: The New Girl

Gabriel Allon, Israel’s own version of master spy James Bond, has another daring mission in Daniel Silva’s latest spy thriller “The New Girl.” (Harper/475 pages) A young girl who had been attending the exclusive International School of Geneva is kidnapped. But the 12-year-old child is ...

Book Review: Never Look Back

Edgar Award-nominated author Alison Gaylin has a twisted tale of deadly family secrets in “Never Look Back.” (William Morrow, 339 pages) In the 1970s, a teenage couple, April Cooper and Gabriel LeRoy, went on a killing spree in Southern California similar to the murders committed by ...

Book Review: The Cutting Room

The team of Margaret Murphy and Helen Pepper, writing as Ashley Dyer, have their second crime novel - “The Cutting Room.” (William Morrow, 436 pages). Detectives Ruth Lake and Greg Carver are back after their debut in "Splinter in the Blood." British television viewers are captivated ...

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Glacial Gardeners annual plant sale set for May 30

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Glacial Gardeners annual Plant Sale fundraiser will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 30, in the pole barn at the Florence County Fairgrounds on County Road N, just south of Florence. Participants should note this will not be on Memorial Day weekend as in past ...

Spread Eagle Garden Center

The Spread Eagle Garden Center offers a variety of hometown flowers and plants at its location at 4413 N. Lake Road S. in Florence County. They are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. They can be reached at 715-696-3910. Owner Keri Buffinton moves a ...