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Michael Prusinski to play at Niagara’s Music in the Park

NIAGARA, Wis. — Well-known saxophone musician Michael Prusinski of Little Suamico, Wis. will perform this week’s at Niagara’s Music in the Park. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Heights Park. The vocalist and musician is a favorite around the local and northern Wisconsin ...

Today’s Birthdays

July 15, 2025 Stacy Schettler, Breitung Township Bryan Formolo, Iron Mountain

Different seasons, same journey

Dear Annie: I had my kids in my early 20s, which felt right for me and my husband at the time. We live in New York City, where most parents we meet had children much later in life. At school events, playdates or birthday parties, we’re often the youngest parents in the room — sometimes by ...

Foxy Loxy ladies to meet

NIAGARA, Wis. — The Foxy Loxy Red Hat ladies will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Brick restaurant in Niagara.

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‘Superman’ flies to a $122 million opening

NEW YORK (AP) — In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn's "Superman" opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. DC and Warner Bros. had a lot riding on "Superman." While the Walt Disney Co.'s Marvel ...

Bay College announces final two Summer Concert Series shows

ESCANABA — Strings on the Bay, the summer chamber music series presented by Bay College, returns this summer with a lineup of concerts. All performances will take place in the Besse Theater on the Escanaba Bay College campus, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern time on select Tuesdays each ...

Band DayDreamers playing at Big Ten

QUINNESEC — The band DayDreamers of Marquette will perform from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill in Quinnesec. In addition to music, there will be light hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and a silent auction featuring many items, with proceeds benefiting the Dickinson County ...

Ozark Mountain Daredevils concert Friday in CF

CRYSTAL FALLS — The Ozark Mountain Daredevils’ “When it Shines — the Final Tour” concert will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Crystal Theatre in Crystal Falls. The popular band of the ’70s and ’80s is widely known for the singles “If You Wanna Get to Heaven” and “Jackie ...

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Healthspan is more important than lifespan

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 ...

What is considered good manners has changed over the years

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 ...

Golden K meeting features guest speaker from Kenneth James Salon

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 ...

Lessons learned: Some mistakes lead to success

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 ...

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Engaged

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.

Engaged

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 ...

Vivio — 50th

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 ...

Oakley, Williams

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 ...

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Zonta scholarship deadline Friday

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, ...

V-N-L Lions Club member honored

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.

Geology club to meet

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 ...

Foxy Loxy Red Hats set lunch

PEMBINE, Wis. — Foxy Loxy Red Hat ladies will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Winter’s Restaurant in Pembine, Wis.

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Come to Supper meal on Monday

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.

Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday

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. ...

First Communion

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 ...

Free meal Sunday in Norway

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 ...

Book Reviews | VIEW ALL

Book Review: The Darwin Strain

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, ...

Book Review: The New Girl

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 ...

Book Review: Never Look Back

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 ...

Book Review: The Cutting Room

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 ...

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Annual peony pilgrimage begins to U of M arboretum in Ann Arbor

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 ...

Gardening event set

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 ...

Keeping ticks out of your backyard

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 ...

Revitalize the yard

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 ...