The Braumart to host special veterans presentation on Friday
IRON MOUNTAIN — Stories of service, sacrifice and honor will take center stage Friday when The Braumart hosts a special presentation recognizing area veterans as part of its Historic Lecture Series. “Honoring Our Veterans: Stories of Service, Sacrifice & Honor” will feature local women ...
Aging is no reason to fade away
Dear Annie, I’m 73 years old, healthy, active and still very much interested in the world around me. I exercise four days a week, love going to the theater, keep up with current events and have a better social life than I did in my 40s. Yet lately, I’ve noticed something that I never ...
Finnish ‘Little Christmas’ celebration planned Dec. 12
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain-area Finnish American Raja Ryhma organization invites the community to its annual Pikkujoulu “Little Christmas” celebration on Saturday, Dec. 12, in the Antoine Room at Recreation Lanes in Iron Mountain. The group will gather at noon, with a catered meal prepared by Phil Zollner to be served at 1 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Majority Finn, a family of four who have performed at FinnFest and other Finnish events. More details will be announced as the celebration approaches. For more information, contact Karen Wertanen at 715-528-4744.
Today’s Birthdays
Nov. 10, 2026 Tammy Hudson, Iron Mountain Amy Chartier, Norway Nov. 11, 2026 Anthony Palmer, Crete Greece Robert Schillerstrom, Iron Mountain
Mobile Food Pantry in Kingsford on Wednesday
KINGSFORD — Feeding America West Michigan will bring a mobile food pantry Wednesday to Redemption Hill Church, 332 S. Carpenter Ave. in Kingsford. Free food will be available to all households experiencing food insecurity. The drive-thru food distribution begins promptly at 11 a.m., with registration at 10 a.m. at customer vehicles. Arrival prior to registration is not necessary. A household is eligible for the supplemental food provided by the mobile food pantry if it already receives food assistance — such as SNAP, WIC, SSI — and meets federal income guidelines, or is ...