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Story shared of great-grandson’s recovery

KINGSFORD — Monday found the Golden K seniors scurrying through the crisp morning. They were searching for a warm cup of coffee to help shake off the chill. Chairperson Kathy Jo Anderson hurriedly rang the bell and brought the group to their feet. Continuing this nostalgic momentum, Alyce ...

Caspian Gifts from Santa raffle underway

CASPIAN — The Caspian Progressive Men, in conjunction with the Iron County Golden K, will again sell Gifts From Santa raffle tickets at $5 per ticket, as they have done for the past 25 years. The prizes are great again this year, with the vast majority of them $100 cash prizes, according to raffle organizers. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to provide the more than 200 residents of the Iron County Medical Care Facility, the Iron River Care Center and The Boyington House with a practical Christmas gift distributed during their annual Christmas party. Those interested in ...

Amberg auxiliary donates to VA

Members of the Amberg, Wis., American Legion Auxiliary delivered donations to the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center on Nov. 15, to be distributed to the residents of the Community Living Center and inpatient patients. Donated items include puzzle books, back scratchers, razors, hand sanitizer ...

Mansfield Pioneer Church Christmas Service on Dec. 12

MANSFIELD — Mansfield Pioneer Church will host its annual Christmas service starting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Guest officiant will be the Rev. Vicky Prewitt, pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Crystal Falls. “Everyone is welcome to attend this candle-lit, old-fashion service that brings us back to a simpler time when the pioneers from the area would gather by foot or horse carriage to celebrate the season,” Shirley Beck said. “One can imagine them singing the same carols that we sing today. Attendees are encouraged to stay for lunch and fellowship ...

LEO Club makes cards

The Norway High School LEO Club recently made holiday cards to distribute during the holidays through the Upper Peninsula Lions Supporting Kids with Cancer Program. The Vulcan-Norway-Lions Club is proud of their Norway LEOs. From left, in front are Grace Schiltz, Abby Richter and Emma Dube; in ...

Basanese speaks on scams at Golden K

NIAGARA, Wis. — There appears to be an invisible feeling in the air. At first it is hard to pinpoint. What could cause this restlessness? A closer look at the calendar brings things into focus. Deer hunting season opens in Michigan. As Monday morning rolls around, the conversation is camp ...