Dear Heloise: M.W. in California said she straps her cross-body purse into a shopping cart so that no one could steal it without taking the cart. I was shopping not long ago. There were a few grocery items in my cart. The only things of mine in the cart were a number of clothing shopping bags. ...
KINGSFORD — The Breen Senior Center, 244 Parkway St. in Kingsford, will host a flea market and craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the center. Many crafters will be on site. Baked goods will also be for sale. Hot dogs and sloppy Joes and chips will be available for ...
Dear Annie: I work remotely and rent a small guesthouse on a property owned by a retired couple, “Tom” and “Linda.” They live in the main house and are kind, but recently their friendliness has crossed into something more intrusive. At first, it was small things; Linda would wave and ...
NORWAY — The Vulcan-Norway-Loretto Lions Club has announced the winners in their annual Community Picnic and Raffle on Sunday. They are: $1,000, David Gorringe; $500, Bob DeRoeck; $100, Joan Luhtanen, Karen Thompson, Tammy Sladky, Jennifer Gerard and Kathleen Pipp. The V-N-L Lion’s Club ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose hits included "Pretty Little Baby" and "Who's Sorry Now?" — the latter would serve as an ironic title for a personal life filled with heartbreak and tragedy — has died at age 87. Radio DJ Bruce "Cousin ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Area casinos have announced upcoming entertainment. The list includes: Island Resort & Casino Harris (1-877-ISL-SHOW) Headlining at the Island Showroom: Sept. 20 — Billy Gardell, $30. Oct. 17-18 — Lance Burton, Master Magician & Friends, $40. Nov. 7-8 ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — A comedy show fundraiser for the Florence Volunteer Fire Department is planned Saturday at the Braumart in Iron Mountain. The show, billed as "A Night with the Printz’s," will feature father and son comedians Robbie and Ethan Printz. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show at 8 ...
SHAKEY LAKES — The Menominee County Fair at Shakey Lakes County Park kicks off its four days of entertainment tonight. The Grand Design Band of Escanaba opens from noon to 4 p.m. today, playing a variety of classic rock and country music. Wisconsin band Sonic Circus will perform rock music ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — Most of us want to live as long as we can, so we hope for a lengthy lifespan. Age is just a number — we live for a specific number of years — this is lifespan. How many of us think about remaining healthy as we age? The degree to which we have good health as we age is ...
NIAGARA, WIS. — Throughout our growing up years, our parents preached good manners. We’ve all learned the basics: Say “please” and “thank you,” always hold the door for others to pass first and do not interrupt people when they are speaking. These are just a few of what constitute ...
KINGSFORD — Sunshine is warm and inviting, but humidity is not so enjoyable. Nearby lakes and parks offer cool, relaxing places to spend the day. Picnics, outdoor concerts, farmers markets and campfires with roasting marshmallows create perfect summertime adventures. The Golden K members met ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — We all know that part of being human is making mistakes, and we have all made our fair share of them. As we journey through life, we all have had those moments when we wish for a do-over. The saving grace of making that error is learning from it. Nothing shows us the right ...
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Westcott of Vulcan announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie, to Mark Hutton of Carlow, Ireland. A July 2025 wedding is planned.
Together with their parents, Joseph Crosson and Kristen Gendron are excited to announce their engagement. Kristen is the daughter of Dr. Toby and Karen Gendron and the granddaughter of late Frank and Barbara Schinderle and late Frank and Dean Gendron. She is a 2014 graduate of Iron Mountain ...
QUINNESEC — Hilda and Ernie Vivio of Quinnesec celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple wed on June 22, 1974, in Norway. They have three children, Ed (Martin), Eric (Amy Rock) and Laura (Chris Karle); and three beautiful granddaughters, Ali and Gwen Karle and Aspyn ...
ESCANABA — Michelle Oakley and Duaine Williams were united in marriage on Monday, May 13, 2024, at noon in the heart of Escanaba. The two were married by the county clerk Nancy Przewrocki. Michelle and Duaine’s witnesses were Hailey Williams and Tonya Vincent Todd. Michelle’s ...
MARINETTE, Wis. — Northern Lights Master Gardeners Association invites the public to the Harmony Gardens Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. today to see what's new in the plant world and enjoy a relaxing evening in a beautiful setting. Those who are gardeners are invited to talk with fellow ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Zonta Club of Iron Mountain-Kingsford is again offering the Nora Flemington Adult Educational Scholarship in the amount of $1,500. The scholarship will be awarded to assist adult women who wish to pursue further education in preparation for re-entering the job market, ...
Vulcan-Norway-Loretto Lions Club recently recognized Dennis LaFaive for his more than 50 years of service to the Lions and the community. From left are Lions Treasurer Terry Backlund, LaFaive and President Ron Henriksen.
FLORENCE, Wis. — The Northwoods Geology Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the lower level of the Florence Natural Resource Center — follow the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles signs to the parking lot. Ruth and Michael Riesch of the Earthaven Museum will give a presentation ...
FLORENCE, Wis. — The free Come to Supper meal will be offered from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Florence.
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain-Kingsford area Corpus Christi Procession will take place Sunday afternoon. Beginning ceremonies will be at 12:30 p.m. from Immaculate Conception Parish, then proceed 1.5 miles to St. Mary and St. Joseph Parish for benediction and closing ceremonies. ...
Tom St. Louis photo Seven children received the sacrament of First Holy Eucharist at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kingsford at the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 4. This very special Mass began with the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary being crowned to honor her during the month ...
NORWAY — Grace Methodist Church of Norway will offer a free community meal from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The menu will be ham, macaroni salad, roll and fruit. There is no cost for the dinner. The free meals will be available for takeout at the church parking lot. Reservation are required ...
Zoologist Bill Schutt and archaeologist J. R. Finch have written the final chapter in their trilogy, beginning with “The Himalayan Codex” and “Hell’s Gate” closing with the exciting finale “The Darwin Strain.” (William Morrow, 412 pages) Set in the post-World War II era, ...
Gabriel Allon, Israel’s own version of master spy James Bond, has another daring mission in Daniel Silva’s latest spy thriller “The New Girl.” (Harper/475 pages) A young girl who had been attending the exclusive International School of Geneva is kidnapped. But the 12-year-old child is ...
Edgar Award-nominated author Alison Gaylin has a twisted tale of deadly family secrets in “Never Look Back.” (William Morrow, 339 pages) In the 1970s, a teenage couple, April Cooper and Gabriel LeRoy, went on a killing spree in Southern California similar to the murders committed by ...
The team of Margaret Murphy and Helen Pepper, writing as Ashley Dyer, have their second crime novel - “The Cutting Room.” (William Morrow, 436 pages). Detectives Ruth Lake and Greg Carver are back after their debut in "Splinter in the Blood." British television viewers are captivated ...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — It’s time to peek at the peak peonies. Visitors are making the annual pilgrimage to the University of Michigan this week to see — and smell — one of the world’s premier collections of the garden plant, featuring showy red, white and pink blooms of countless ...
PESHTIGO, Wis. — The Northern Lights Master Gardeners Association will sponsor an Ask the Gardner event at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31. Attendees can learn how to successfully manage their gardens through propagation. They should meet at Northern Perennials, W5254 Loucks Road in ...
Backyards are ideal places to spend warm afternoons soaking up some sun. But those afternoons can quickly go off the rails when an unwelcome visitor makes its presence known. Ticks can be found throughout the world, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that only a select ...
New growth is a hallmark of spring, whether it plays out in the birth of birds and bunnies or with the returned buds on trees and plant stalks. While most greenery rebounds naturally, lawns may need a little extra TLC in order to return to their once-lush, green glory. Revitalizing a lawn ...