Friend drowning in junk
Dear Annie: A close friend, “Jenna,” has a mental illness: She hoards. Her house would be condemned if the health administration were to go there. I can start tracing this behavior back to when she first became a mother and discovered that raising children requires more than just buying ...
Today’s Birthdays
Oct. 23, 2026 Laura Fortner, Iron Mountain Pat Zenko, Niagara, Wis. Don Glaser, Kingsford
‘Come to Supper’ on Monday in Florence
FLORENCE, Wis. — The First Presbyterian Church in Florence will host its monthly “Come to Supper” meal from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Monday. The free hot meal with dessert and beverage will be served in the fellowship hall in the lower level of the church, 409 Florence Ave. The fellowship hall is accessible to all. Anyone needing assistance in using the elevator will find a phone number posted on the door that will summon a person downstairs to help. Families and individuals are encouraged to come and enjoy a good meal and the company of others.
Free meal planned Sunday at Norway church
NORWAY — Grace United Methodist Church of Norway will host a free community meal from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The menu will be chili with beans, cornbread and dessert. There is no charge for the dinner, but a donation basket will be available for those who want to make a contribution toward the meals. Reservations are requested for the meal, to be picked up at the church. Those planning to participate should call Chris Spense at 906-282-9752 by 4 p.m. today. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dates for future meals are: Nov. 22 and Dec. 27. The church is at 130 Odill Drive, behind ...
Post 145 to host breakfast Sunday
NORWAY — The American Legion Post 145 of Norway will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, at the hall. Menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, French toast, hashbrown potatoes, toast, fruit salad, coffee, milk and juice. Cost is $10 per person, with children age 6 and younger eating for free. In honor of Veterans Day, all veterans eat free this month. All are welcome. The post is at 612 Main St.