Dear Annie: I always pictured summer as the one time of year when our family could finally slow down. During the school year, we are all racing from homework to practices to carpools to late dinners. I thought summer would bring beach days, lazy mornings, cookouts and maybe one real vacation ...
FLORENCE, Wis. — Celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA at the Florence Public Library by enjoying putting together American-themed puzzles or relaxing with coloring sheets of scenic places. Beginning Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to noon the library will have five 1,000-piece puzzles‚ including a unique wooden one‚ to put together. Also provided at the same time will be coloring sheets along with colored pencils for adults and crayons for children. The library invites all to come and meet other folks or bring a friend to have fun.
Dear Heloise: You had a recipe for a fat-free cream soup base that was delicious. Since my husband and I love preparing soup all year, I wanted to ask if you’d print this recipe for me and other soup-lovers. With a little leftover chicken and mushrooms, I can make a tasty soup. By the way, ...
July 20, 2026 Michele Johnson, Iron Mountain
NORWAY — The Jake Menghini Museum of Norway will present its annual Music on the Farm on Tuesday on the museum grounds, 105 Odill Drive in Norway. A strawberry sundae social will begin at 6 p.m., with a performance by the Norway City Band to follow at 7 p.m. The band is directed by state Sen. Ed McBroom. Donations are appreciated. Everyone is welcome to attend. The event was originally set for July 14 but was rescheduled due to the extreme heat.
Dear Annie: My younger sister has always been the “fun one” in our family. She breezes in late with a bottle of wine and a funny story, and somehow everyone forgives her before she has even taken off her coat. She forgets birthdays, cancels plans at the last minute and borrows money she ...
