Today’s Birthdays
July 22, 2026 Judy Stanek, Kingsford Kaitlyn Bath, Breitung Township
Avoiding microwave messes
Dear Heloise: No more major cleanups for your microwave! Just cover the dishes with a paper plate or a paper towel. Also, you can place a cup of vinegar in the microwave and bring it to boil. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe the inside of the microwave with cloth or paper towels. Big ...
Bay College announces winter 2026 dean’s list
ESCANABA — Bay College has recognized the students who earned placement on the Dean’s List for the Winter 2026 semester in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement and commitment to excellence. To be selected for the dean’s list, a student must earn a 3.50 grade point average out of a possible 4.00 and must have completed six or more credit hours for the semester. Attainment of the minimum selection standard of 3.50 or better is a significant achievement representing the high level of academic success expected of college students. Those students with a 4.0 ...
Florence Parish sponsors Vacation Bible School
FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence Parish will offer three days of onsite Vacation Bible School for children who will be entering first grade to the seventh grade from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, July 27- 29, at the First Presbyterian Church. Snacks and lunch will be provided. On Thursday, July 30, a school bus will transport them for a day at Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp just west of Crystal Falls. These days of fun, crafts, games, and stories will be led by Fortune Lake Camp staff, with assistance of volunteers from Bethlehem Lutheran and First Presbyterian churches. ...
Free community meal Sunday in Norway
NORWAY — Grace United Methodist Church of Norway will host a free community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The menu will be brats on a bun, potato salad, baked beans and 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: Aug. 30, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22 and Dec. 27. The ...
Upcoming Summer Reading events set at the CF Library
CRYSTAL FALLS — The Summer Reading program is in full swing at the Crystal Falls Library, with the theme for this year being “Unearth a Story.” Kids will learn all kinds of things about dinosaurs. Refreshments are served at each event. Week 4: Digging for Information Week — — ...