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MARSP offers mini-grants to public school teachers

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel — MARSP — is offering mini-grants for teachers in public schools in Dickinson County for the 2026-2027 school year. Three mini-grants of $250 are available. MARSP hopes that the opportunity to apply for an additional funds or classrooms will help staff to purchase equipment and materials. The recipients of the mini-grants will be chosen based on the project being academic in nature and impacting many students. A representation of schools and grade levels will also be considered ...

Sept. 25, 2026

Sept. 25, 2026 Carly Sanicki, Niagara, Wis. Judy Sanicki, Niagara, Wis. Karson Scott, 13, Ishpeming Carrie Lasee, Aurora, Wis. Mary Jane Bloom, Felch Township

Free meal on Sunday

NORWAY — Grace United Methodist Church of Norway will host a free community meal from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The menu will be chicken casserole and vegetable with dessert. There is no charge for the dinner, but a donation basket will be available for those who want to make a contribution toward the meals. Reservations are requested for the meal, to be picked up at the church. Those planning to participate should call Chris Spense at 906-282-9752 by 4 p.m. Friday. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dates for future meals are: Oct. 25, Nov. 22 and Dec. 27. The church is at 130 ...

When using ceiling fans

Dear Heloise: Fans don’t cool the air, whether it’s a ceiling fan or another type of fan. They remove the heat from one’s body, be it a human or an animal. So, if you leave a pet at home, leave a fan running for them. My dog laid right in front of our floor fan for most of this past ...

Niagara High School celebrates Homecoming this week

NIAGARA, Wis. — Niagara High School is celebrating Homecoming this week. Festivities began Tuesday with a home volleyball match slated for the Lady Badgers against St. Thomas Aquinas Academy. The Badgers football team is set for 7 p.m. Friday against Goodman-Pembine. The Homecoming king ...

Parents’ generosity has its price

Dear Annie: My fiance and I are getting married next spring, and my parents generously offered to help pay for the cost of the wedding. We were thrilled. Weddings are expensive, and money is tight. But I quickly realized that this might actually be a mistake. Their contributions come with ...