Tootsie Roll Drive on Oct. 11-13

October 5, 2024

IRON RIVER — The Iron River Knights of Columbus Council 2300 will have its 49th-annual Tootsie Roll Drive on Columbus Day weekend Oct. 11-13. The public can watch for Knights in their yellow aprons, who will be stationed at several key businesses and post offices passing out Tootsie Rolls, seeking a donation in return. As in past years, the proceeds will be donated to the West Iron County special education teachers and staff for much-needed supplies and assistance. If any business or individual would like to make a direct monetary donation, contact Art Aregoni at 906-265-3730 or ...

Norway Vulcan Women’s Club learns about monarch butterflies at September meeting

October 3, 2024

NORWAY —The Norway Vulcan Women’s Club began its 2024-25 season on Sept. 12 at Mike’s on Main in Norway. President Colleen Carlson called the meeting to order and introduced their guest Ed Laarman of Niagara, Wis., who is involved with monarch butterfly tagging. Laarman explained the ...

Fortune Lake Fall Fest features quilt auction

September 30, 2024

CRYSTAL FALLS — Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp celebrates the season with its Fall Fest and Quilt Auction Saturday. Participants can choose from two formats: onsite in person on Saturday or online in a virtual auction now through Saturday. The “live” Fall Fest begins at 9:30 a.m. in ...

GAC Varsity Club hosts Fall Harvest Craft Show

September 30, 2024

GOODMAN, Wis. — The Goodman-Armstrong Creek Varsity Club will host its annual Fall Harvest Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the high school gym. This 19th annual free admission event features more than 40 crafters, Polish food concession, as well as a bake sale and bucket raffles. Proceeds go to support scholarships, athletic expenses, and other student necessities. Interested vendors can email GACVarsityClub@gmail.com.

Ringel speaks to Golden K Club about the YMCA

September 28, 2024

KINGSFORD — Fall has arrived. Monday morning greets the Golden K with bright blue skies, comfortable temperatures and beautiful scenery. The trees have begun to show off green, brown and orange, and the first leaves have fallen to the ground. If you’re able, this is the time of year to ...

Special Olympics donation

September 28, 2024

The 47th Annual Lake Antoine Classic was held Aug. 17 and raised $2,700 for the local Special Olympics. Sponsors included Systems Control, First National Bank & Trust of Iron Mountain-Kingsford, IWannaGo, and Kwik Trip. Race winners (male and female overall) for the 15K run were Keith Holmes ...