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A look at how bedrooms have changed

NIAGARA, Wis. — I am a huge fan of HGTV, so when I stumbled across an article on the internet, written by Kristina Wright for History Facts at https://historyfacts.com, that discussed how bedrooms were designed in the mid-1920s, my curiosity was piqued. By that time, Americans were placing ...

Today’s Birthdays

Aug. 29, 2026 Ken Peltoma, Iron Mountain Alexis Stanley, Iron Mountain Leo Sturm, Norway Cheryl Hamby, Iron Mountain Aug. 30, 2026 Laura Tarenski, Niagara, Wis. Don Zambon, Iron Mountain David Tuovila, Vulcan Laura Tarenski, Niagara, Wis.

Class Get-togethers

Tuesday — Iron River High School Class of 1965, gathering, 10 a.m., Iron River Senior Center, 814 N. Fourth Ave. in Iron River. Join the group for some fun, laughter, coffee, tea and treats. Wednesday, Sept. 9 — Vulcan High School Classes 1960-1965, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Long Branch Saloon in Faithorn. Wednesday, Sept. 16 — Norway-Vulcan Class of 1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in Norway. Friday, Sept. 18 — Iron Mountain High School Class of 1966, 60th reunion, 3 to 7 p.m., Bimbo’s, Iron Mountain. Food will be provided by the class and ...

Post 145 to host breakfast Sunday

NORWAY — The American Legion Post 145 of Norway will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the hall. Menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, French toast, hashbrown potatoes, toast, fruit salad, coffee, milk and juice. Cost is $10 per person, with children age 6 and younger eating for free. All are welcome. The post is at 612 Main St.

K of C raffle tickets now on sale in IR

IRON RIVER — The Iron River Knights of Columbus Council 2300 is conducting its 32nd-annual 20 Club Raffle. The raffle began Aug. 7, with the final drawing on Dec. 18. The raffle will have 20 weekly drawings that include 16 $100 winners and four $300 winners. Tickets can be purchased by mailing $20, with checks payable to the Knights of Columbus, to Art Aregoni, c/o K of C, P.O. Box 3, Caspian, MI 49915. This fundraiser is chaired by Deacon Financial Secretary Terry Verville and will enable the council to commit to the many needs of the parish. For more information, call ...