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IC Genealogical Society to meet Thursday

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IRON RIVER — The Iron County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the J. Patrick White Conference Room at the West Iron District Library in Iron River. As hunting season approaches, they will share favorite stories — from the one that got away to unforgettable adventures in the deer woods. Members will also tie up a few loose ends, including updates on the West Iron County Wall of Fame inductees, and hear a reading of Carol Erickson’s memories of growing up on a farm. Everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite hunting story and join the group for an ...

PEO Chapter AN to meet Monday

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IRON MOUNTAIN — PEO Chapter AN will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1210 S. Kimberly Ave. Alice Reed and Colleen Homes will host the meeting. Members should RSVP regrets only to Reed for planning purposes.

Tired of turning the other cheek

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Dear Annie: Where do I begin? My son and our family have put up with our daughter-in-law for 15 years. Although she appears charming to others, she is downright crude to me. I have ignored her rude remarks to me for years, letting time pass, but there is always another conflict. My son puts ...

Balance gets impacted by vision

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Dear Heloise: I learned during postsurgery physical therapy that balance is highly impacted by vision. Therapy exercises that were done with closed eyes were significantly impacted. I highly agree on using some form of light when walking at night to prevent or limit falls. — Steve W., via ...

Today's Birthdays

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Oct. 31, 2025 Raymond Klipsch, Iron Mountain Daron Fayas, Kingsford Derek Fortner, Kingsford Nov. 1, 2026 Pam Edens, Kingsford Cassidy Wallenkamp, Iron Mountain

Mobile Food Pantry slated Nov. 11 in Kingsford

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KINGSFORD — Feeding America West Michigan will bring a mobile food pantry Wednesday, Nov. 11, to Redemption Hill Church, 332 S. Carpenter Ave. in Kingsford. Free food will be available to all households experiencing food insecurity. The drive-thru food distribution begins promptly at 11 a.m., with registration at 10 a.m. at customer vehicles. Arrival prior to registration is not necessary. A household is eligible for the supplemental food provided by the mobile food pantry if it already receives food assistance — such as SNAP, WIC, SSI — and meets federal income guidelines, ...