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‘Spoon Man’ brings show to CF Library

CRYSTAL FALLS — The community is invited to come "get spooned” at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Crystal Falls Library, 237 Superior Ave. Jim Cruise, “The Spoon Man,” is a published author and comedian who offers a hilarious, interactive comedy program perfect for all ages. He has nearly 50 ...

Today’s Birthdays

July 8, 2025 Nick Lundin, Niagara, Wis. Teresa DeLongchamp, Aurora, Wis. Norma Deau, Norway Dee McDonald, Breitung Township Tara Pietrantonio, Norway Dave Kallmann, Greendale, Wis.

More than just mom

Dear Annie: I am a 60-year-old divorced mom with three grown children in their 30s. I have spent most of my adult life putting my family first, especially after my marriage ended more than a decade ago. I raised my kids mostly on my own, worked full time and never really dated seriously again. ...

Don’t let strawberries spoil

Dear Heloise: We love fresh strawberries at our house, but frequently a few of them spoil in the container before we can use them all. We discovered a way to help prevent this: When you bring them home from the grocery store, place them in a bowl and add water with a couple of tablespoons of ...

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‘Rock the Patio’ fundraiser Friday at Venue 906

KINGSFORD — The community is invited to “Rock the Patio” on Friday at Venue 906 in Kingsford. The local band Money 2 Burn will perform a variety of classic and new rock music from 7 to 10 p.m. on the patio. Starting at 5 p.m., Venue 906 will have barbecue available for purchase. Funds ...

Country superstars to ring in the holiday season at the Island Showroom

HARRIS, Mich. — Country superstars Lonestar and Collin Raye will bring their “Christmas and Hits Tour” to the Island Resort & Casino in Harris on Dec. 5-6 to help audiences celebrate the Christmas season with holiday classics and country hits. Tickets are $45 and go on sale at 10 ...

Acoustic Soul appears tonight at Sol Blu

IRON MOUNTAIN — Acoustic Soul will perform tonight at Sol Blu in Iron Mountain. The local trio featuring Chris “Cully” Colavecchi, Amber Farrington and Paul Fornetti will play a variety of acoustic music starting at 5 p.m. Wednesdays are trivia nights, starting at 6:30 p.m. Four rounds ...

Casino entertainment

IRON MOUNTAIN — Area casinos have announced upcoming entertainment. The list includes: Island Resort & Casino Harris (1-877-ISL-SHOW) Headlining at the Island Showroom: July 5 — Always Loretta featuring Amy Portman and the original Coalminers, $20. Sept. 20 — Billy ...

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What is considered good manners has changed over the years

NIAGARA, WIS. — Throughout our growing up years, our parents preached good manners. We’ve all learned the basics: Say “please” and “thank you,” always hold the door for others to pass first and do not interrupt people when they are speaking. These are just a few of what constitute ...

Golden K meeting features guest speaker from Kenneth James Salon

KINGSFORD — Sunshine is warm and inviting, but humidity is not so enjoyable. Nearby lakes and parks offer cool, relaxing places to spend the day. Picnics, outdoor concerts, farmers markets and campfires with roasting marshmallows create perfect summertime adventures. The Golden K members met ...

Lessons learned: Some mistakes lead to success

NIAGARA, Wis. — We all know that part of being human is making mistakes, and we have all made our fair share of them. As we journey through life, we all have had those moments when we wish for a do-over. The saving grace of making that error is learning from it. Nothing shows us the right ...

Golden K Club seeks new members

KINGSFORD — The Golden K Club of Dickinson County is actively seeking new members. The service club, made up of senior volunteers 55 and older, focuses on the youth within the Tri-County area that have special needs. They host three parties each year for the children. In December, a ...

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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 ...

Vivio — 50th

QUINNESEC — Hilda and Ernie Vivio of Quinnesec celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple wed on June 22, 1974, in Norway. They have three children, Ed (Martin), Eric (Amy Rock) and Laura (Chris Karle); and three beautiful granddaughters, Ali and Gwen Karle and Aspyn ...

Oakley, Williams

ESCANABA — Michelle Oakley and Duaine Williams were united in marriage on Monday, May 13, 2024, at noon in the heart of Escanaba. The two were married by the county clerk Nancy Przewrocki. Michelle and Duaine’s witnesses were Hailey Williams and Tonya Vincent Todd. Michelle’s ...

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Zonta scholarship deadline Friday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Zonta Club of Iron Mountain-Kingsford is again offering the Nora Flemington Adult Educational Scholarship in the amount of $1,500. The scholarship will be awarded to assist adult women who wish to pursue further education in preparation for re-entering the job market, ...

V-N-L Lions Club member honored

Vulcan-Norway-Loretto Lions Club recently recognized Dennis LaFaive for his more than 50 years of service to the Lions and the community. From left are Lions Treasurer Terry Backlund, LaFaive and President Ron Henriksen.

Geology club to meet

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Northwoods Geology Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the lower level of the Florence Natural Resource Center — follow the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles signs to the parking lot. Ruth and Michael Riesch of the Earthaven Museum will give a presentation ...

Foxy Loxy Red Hats set lunch

PEMBINE, Wis. — Foxy Loxy Red Hat ladies will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Winter’s Restaurant in Pembine, Wis.

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Come to Supper meal on Monday

FLORENCE, Wis. — The free Come to Supper meal will be offered from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Florence.

Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain-Kingsford area Corpus Christi Procession will take place Sunday afternoon. Beginning ceremonies will be at 12:30 p.m. from Immaculate Conception Parish, then proceed 1.5 miles to St. Mary and St. Joseph Parish for benediction and closing ceremonies. ...

First Communion

Tom St. Louis photo Seven children received the sacrament of First Holy Eucharist at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kingsford at the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 4. This very special Mass began with the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary being crowned to honor her during the month ...

Free meal Sunday in Norway

NORWAY — Grace Methodist Church of Norway will offer a free community meal from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The menu will be ham, macaroni salad, roll and fruit. There is no cost for the dinner. The free meals will be available for takeout at the church parking lot. Reservation are required ...

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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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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 ...