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The importance of finding our purpose in life

NIAGARA, Wis. — The topic of today’s column may appear a little odd given the typical age of its readers. An article on the senior page of the newspaper, after all, is written for more senior individuals who are most certainly living their purpose in life already. But I don’t think this ...

When a dire decision is the only option left

Dear Annie: I’ve had a dear friend for nearly a decade. He has been addicted to meth, heroin, alcohol — you name it. For years, I was the savior he ran to when everything fell apart. He’s married and has two young children. Before his youngest was born, he was a full-blown meth addict. ...

Feb. 21, 2026

Feb. 21, 2026 Dustin Sleik, 37, Brown Deer, Wis. Feb. 22, 2026 Jeff Schettler, Breitung Township

Rule change could affect veterans

KINGSFORD — The Department of Veterans Affairs has implemented a new rule change for rating compensation. This change takes effect immediately. VA Disability Rating Rule Change “Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication” – Effective Feb. 17. 1. What changed? On Feb. 17, VA put ...

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Tom Edberg to perform Saturday at Big 10 in Quinnesec

NORWAY — Mane Event Karaoke begins at 6:30 tonight at the Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill in Quinnesec. On Saturday, Tom Edberg of the Felch Township area will play for an after-ski jump party starting at 5 p.m. He will perform a variety of classic and ’90s country and classic rock ...

Old-time radio comedy performed Saturday at Crystal Theatre

CRYSTAL FALLS — The historic Crystal Theatre in downtown Crystal Falls is set to echo with the sounds of laughter, live music, and enticing storytelling as the WSUP Static & Stage Radio Troupe presents "Easy Aces," a live old-time radio comedy performed on stage at 7 p.m. Saturday. The ...

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor, dies at 95

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two "Godfather" movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in "Tender Mercies," has died at age 95. Duvall died ...

Casino events listed

IRON MOUNTAIN — Upcoming entertainment at casinos in the region includes: Island Resort & Casino Harris (1-877-ISL-SHOW) Headlining at the Island Showroom: Feb. 27-28 — Kansas, $60 March 13-14 — Great White/Slaughter, $60. March 27 — Zoso — the Ultimate Led Zeppelin ...

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The importance of finding our purpose in life

NIAGARA, Wis. — The topic of today’s column may appear a little odd given the typical age of its readers. An article on the senior page of the newspaper, after all, is written for more senior individuals who are most certainly living their purpose in life already. But I don’t think this ...

Kiwanis Ski Club updates Golden K on competition

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News Sunshine, blue skies, and melting snow were a welcome change from the recent subzero temperatures and wind chill factors. Recent colorful sunsets makes one wonder if was it all a dream? Dream or not, Yoopers relish the the good weather and remain prepared ...

Golden K hears about KAMO outdoors program for kids

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News Monday morning for the Golden K seniors is a special time. Getting together and sharing their week-end activities brings lively conversation into the day. As chairperson Judy Sielaff rings the bell for the opening ceremonies, the club members rise to the ...

Life’s journey rarely follows a straight road

NIAGARA, Wis. — I recently stumbled across the following quotation on the Internet: “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” This is a quotation from Martin Buber, a prominent German Jewish philosopher, educator and political activist in the first half of ...

Weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries | VIEW ALL

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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Kiwanis Ski Club updates Golden K on competition

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News Sunshine, blue skies, and melting snow were a welcome change from the recent subzero temperatures and wind chill factors. Recent colorful sunsets makes one wonder if was it all a dream? Dream or not, Yoopers relish the the good weather and remain prepared ...

Norway post to host breakfast on Sunday

NORWAY — The American Legion Post 145 will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the hall. The menu will include scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, French toast, hash brown potatoes, toast, coffee, milk, juice and fruit salad. Cost is $10 per person; children ...

Golden K hears about KAMO outdoors program for kids

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News Monday morning for the Golden K seniors is a special time. Getting together and sharing their week-end activities brings lively conversation into the day. As chairperson Judy Sielaff rings the bell for the opening ceremonies, the club members rise to the ...

G-AC Lions Club inducts new members

The Goodman-Armstrong Creek Lions Club inducted two new members at its recent meeting. Recognized were Kim Wille, sponsored by Lion Pete Osterberg, and Amanda Fleischman, sponsored by Lion Phyl Barribeau.

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American Martyrs to host Winter Carnival on Saturday

KINGSFORD — American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford will host a Winter Carnival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. Kids are invited to come and play games to win prizes. Tickets are 10 cents each. Games will take one to three tickets to play. They will also have a ...

Norway church to offer a Christmas community meal Sunday

NORWAY — Grace Methodist Church of Norway will offer a free Christmas community meal from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The menu will include barbecue pork, oven-browned potatoes, vegetable, roll and dessert. There is no cost for the dinner; a donation basket will be available. The free meal will ...

Reservations due today for free Christmas meal

KINGSFORD — The First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford will serve a free meal on Christmas Day by delivery or drive-thru pick-up only. Members of community can enjoy a free ham dinner that can be delivered directly to their homes or picked up at the church. Deliveries will begin at 11 a.m. ...

Book Reviews | VIEW ALL

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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Annual peony pilgrimage begins to U of M arboretum in Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — It’s time to peek at the peak peonies. Visitors are making the annual pilgrimage to the University of Michigan this week to see — and smell — one of the world’s premier collections of the garden plant, featuring showy red, white and pink blooms of countless ...

Gardening event set

PESHTIGO, Wis. — The Northern Lights Master Gardeners Association will sponsor an Ask the Gardner event at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31. Attendees can learn how to successfully manage their gardens through propagation. They should meet at Northern Perennials, W5254 Loucks Road in ...

Keeping ticks out of your backyard

Backyards are ideal places to spend warm afternoons soaking up some sun. But those afternoons can quickly go off the rails when an unwelcome visitor makes its presence known. Ticks can be found throughout the world, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that only a select ...

Revitalize the yard

New growth is a hallmark of spring, whether it plays out in the birth of birds and bunnies or with the returned buds on trees and plant stalks. While most greenery rebounds naturally, lawns may need a little extra TLC in order to return to their once-lush, green glory. Revitalizing a lawn ...