IRON MOUNTAIN — As we begin doing all of our spring chores and get ready for the coming summer fun and planned vacations, let me share some of the significant military observance days that honor our fallen, our veterans and their spouses. — Loyalty Day, May 1. This is a day to reaffirm ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Upcoming activities for the Dickinson County Library system — — Glaser’s Reptarium: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at the North Dickinson Branch in Felch Township; 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain; and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Norway City ...
KINGSFORD — There will be an urban forestry presentation at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, to discuss the benefits and importance of an urban forest setting at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain. The current state of Iron Mountain’s urban forest setting will be discussed, and ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — If you are a Star Trek fan, you will recognize the title of today’s column. Our household was filled with avid viewers as together we “dared to go where no man had gone before” and watched the adventures of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock as they toured outer space on the ...
CANNES, France (AP) — Only recently has George Miller realized just how influential his medical education was to the world of “Mad Max.” Miller was briefly a doctor before finding filmmaking and his twin brother, whom he attended university with, remained one. As a resident at St. ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Serena Williams is returning to the sports spotlight to host The ESPYS in July. The retired 23-time major tournament winner will be the fourth woman to helm the show honoring the past year’s achievements, athletes and moments. The ESPYS will air July 11 from the Dolby ...
HARRIS — Conner Smith has emerged as one of country music’s most hotly-anticipated artists — his authentic storytelling and rich, soulful voice resonating with audiences nationwide, earning him a dedicated and passionate following. This fall, the Island Resort and Casino welcomes ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The 2024 Hodag Battle of the Bands competition will be from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Four Seasons Resort in Pembine, Wis. The event is sponsored by the Frog Country 101.5 and the Four Seasons. The winner will perform at the Hodag Country Music Festival in Rhinelander, ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — If you are a Star Trek fan, you will recognize the title of today’s column. Our household was filled with avid viewers as together we “dared to go where no man had gone before” and watched the adventures of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock as they toured outer space on the ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — It is hard for me to believe, but I have already been retired for eight years after 28 years with our local hospital and nine years before that with a local construction company. I am grateful to say that I enjoyed working for both of my former employers and have many fond ...
KINGSFORD — The sun rises and spreads dancing rays across the lake. Blue skies promise a great day ahead. Watching this warmth and beauty unfold spurs one into an euphoric peace. Here is where we find the Golden K seniors preparing for their Monday meeting. Judy Sielaff, embracing duties as ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — Today’s title is borrowed from Charles Dicken’s 1859 novel, “A Tale of Two Cities.” It is the opening thought, which begins a list of contradictions that goes on for nearly a full paragraph, and an attempt to describe the complexities of this period of history. The ...
Brian and Rachael Gray of Ishpeming are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Caylie Jayde Gray, to Andrew James Kangas, son of Kevin and Mary Kangas of Norway. Caylie is a 2011 graduate of Westwood High School and received her bachelor of science in speech language and hearing ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Glenn and Shirley Edlund of Iron Mountain celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Wednesday. The couple was married on Feb. 14, 1959, at First Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. They have four children, six grandchildren and their first great-granddaughter will arrive in ...
Four generations of the Lefebvre family gathered for the Fourth of July parade. Pictured are great-grandmother Barbara Lefebvre of Iron Mountain, holding her great-grandson Liam Lefebvre of Washington, Ill., born Jan. 1, 2023; standing are grandfather Dean Lefebvre of Iron Mountain and father ...
CRYSTAL FALLS — Chet and Faye Fabbri celebrationed their 70th anniversary on July 16, 2023. They are a very well-known couple from Crystal Falls. They are the former owners of Fob’s Restaurant. Chet and Faye were blessed with four children, one son and three daughters; eight ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The monthly meeting of the Northwoods Philatelic Society stamp club is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Fellowship Room of First Lutheran Church, 1210 S. Stephenson Ave. in Iron Mountain. The church is located between Domino’s Pizza and Slumberland Furniture. A ...
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-entry into the job market, ...
FLORENCE, Wis. — The Wild Rivers Quilt Guild will provide an opportunity for interested quilt owners to have their quilts appraised by American Quilters Society certified quilt and quilted textile appraiser Allison Rainboth. A few appointment slots remain for Wednesday, May 29. Appraisals ...
During the second semester, Florence eighth- and ninth-grade social studies students researched and created exhibit, documentary, paper and website projects for the 2024 National History Day competition. Topic focus was on the theme “Turning Points in History.” After a local judging by ...
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Friday overhauled its process for evaluating alleged visions of the Virgin Mary, weeping statues and other seemingly supernatural phenomena that have marked church history, putting the brakes on making definitive declarations unless the event is obviously ...
This week’s “Back to the Present” photograph, provided by the Menominee Range Historical museum, is a 1916 postcard view of St. Mary Catholic Church in Quinnesec. The church was dedicated on Oct. 1, 1916, by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Eis. In June 1995, the last Mass took place, as the ...
NORWAY — Grace Methodist Church, Norway, will offer a free community meal from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The menu will be spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread and dessert. There is no cost for the dinner. The free meals will be available for takeout in the church parking ...
Terri Castelaz/Daily News photo The Crossroads Alliance, consisting of Bethany Lutheran Church and Grace United Methodist Church, will host its semi-annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the facility at 130 Odill Drive in Norway, behind the Jake ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Spring marks the return of flowering plants and warm weather. And homeowners know that spring also ushers in the return of home renovation season. Homeowners undoubtedly have an extensive list of projects on their to-do list this spring, and that may include helping their lawns and gardens ...
If you’d like to install a raised bed but don’t have the resources to build one, you can achieve the same effect by growing your plants in straw bales. It’s also a great option for those with poor soil or who don’t have a patch of dirt to call their own. Typically used as Halloween ...
Gardening is a rewarding hobby that pays a host of significant dividends. Many people love gardening because it allows them to spend time outdoors, and that simple pleasure is indeed a notable benefit of working in a garden. But the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture notes that ...
Grace Zinke tends to plants at Tony’s Green Thumb, 3920 D Road in Bark River. She has worked at the greenhouse for more than four years. Tony’s is celebrating 62 years of business. They offer a variety of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, unique and custom planters and hanging ...