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IRON MOUNTAIN — Blaine Ruitta will be among the featured artists at Art for All on Saturday, June 27, at City Park in Iron Mountain. The 59th-annual event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Riutta of Blaine’s Chainsaw Carvings creates 3D sculptures and furniture out of wood. He has ...

‘Come to Supper’ meal on Monday

FLORENCE, Wis. — The First Presbyterian Church of Florence will host its monthly “Come to Supper” meal on Monday. This free hot meal, with a beverage and dessert, will be served from 5 to 5:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church. In addition to a good meal, the evening provides a time for socializing. All are welcome. The committee notes that the church is accessible to all. If you need assistance in using the elevator, call the phone number posted on the door will summon a person downstairs to help. For more information or questions, call the church office at ...

Blood drives set for coming weeks

MARQUETTE — Two upcoming American Red Cross blood drives have been set for Kingsford, with others in Florence, Wis., and Powers. The first will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, 395 Hamilton Ave., and the second will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Maranatha Assembly of God, 920 S. Carpenter Ave. A blood drive also will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center, 5628 Forestry Drive in Florence. An additional blood drive is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the Powers Spalding Fire ...

Open grocery bags with ease

Dear Heloise: Plastic bags are so hard to open at grocery stores, and I don’t like licking my fingers to open bags either. What I do is use water from where they spray the produce, then open the bags. It works every time! — Pamela W., via email WASH THEM YOURSELF! Dear Heloise: Mrs. ...

Career crises and workplace anxieties

Dear Annie: I’m feeling torn between pursuing my dream and maintaining my financial stability. I have a job as an accountant making six figures, but it’s boring work — so boring that I dread getting out of bed every morning. The days go by slowly, and I find myself living for the ...

Today’s Birthday

June 18, 2026 John Hogberg, Iron Mountain Terrie Rugg, Kingsford Debbie Lindgren, Niagara, Wis.