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Chicken Wire Empire to perform at The Braumart

IRON MOUNTAIN — Wisconsin-based bluegrass band Chicken Wire Empire will perform Saturday at The Braumart in Iron Mountain. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the concert starting at 7 p.m. Formed in 2016, Chicken Wire Empire has built a reputation for energetic performances, intricate arrangements ...

Faithorn church to host Harvest Dinner Saturday

FAITHORN — Faithorn United Methodist Church will host its Harvest Dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Faithorn Township Hall. Menu will include chicken and meatballs, along with all the favorite fall vegetables and homemade pies. Cost is $15 per person in advance from a member or $17 at the door. Children younger than 7 will receive a kids meal and treat free of charge. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy great food and socializing with neighbors.

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Stand-up comedian coming to Crystal Theatre

CRYSTAL FALLS — Do you need a good laugh? Comedian Andy Beningo promises to deliver the comic relief we all need from the stage of Crystal Theatre at 7 p.m. Saturday. With more than 4,000 performances, Beningo has established himself as one of the busiest stand-up comedians working today. Described as a “clean, everyman comic,” he has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming comedians in the country and “Best Comedian” by both The Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour Magazine. Hailing from Milford, Mich., Beningo finds humor in simple subjects such as growing up as the ...

Aunt won’t dish on her dishes

Dear Annie: My aunt has the strangest quality. I see her at every holiday and family party, and she always brings something delicious made from scratch. For my cousin’s birthday, it was a key lime pie that disappeared within minutes. It was unreal. On several occasions, I’ve asked her ...

Telephone retirees to meet Monday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The AT&T, Michigan Bell retirees and former employees will meet for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain.