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Take time to commune with nature

NIAGARA, Wis. — Autumn has descended upon our northern world. The past several weeks did not disappoint; the colors and cooler temperatures were greatly appreciated. Even though we are now well past peak, the oaks and tamarack are still hanging in and the golden aspen are still fluttering to ...

Sgt. Pericolosi presents scam, home safety program at Golden K

KINGSFORD — Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere. All shapes and sizes decorate lawns and doorsteps, often accompanied by a few ghoulish characters. Car trunks are popping open at various locations, and costumed youngsters of all ages are making their rounds in search of treats. Yes, Halloween has ...

Mobile Food Pantry slated Nov. 11 in Kingsford

KINGSFORD — Feeding America West Michigan will bring a mobile food pantry Wednesday, Nov. 11, 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, ...

Tired of turning the other cheek

Dear Annie: Where do I begin? My son and our family have put up with our daughter-in-law for 15 years. Although she appears charming to others, she is downright crude to me. I have ignored her rude remarks to me for years, letting time pass, but there is always another conflict. My son puts ...

NHS fall blood drive on Wednesday

NORWAY — The Norway High School will host its fall blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the high school gym. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card and a Culver’s Give a Pint Get a Pint coupon. Appointments can be made online at www.redcrossblood.org or call the high school office at 906-563-9542. Anyone able to donate is encourage to do so. All donations raise scholarship funds for graduating seniors. Students will also be serving breakfast and lunch to donors. The hour that it will take you to donate may be the most important hour of someone else’s life.

Today’s Birthdays

Oct. 31, 2025 Raymond Klipsch, Iron Mountain Daron Fayas, Kingsford Derek Fortner, Kingsford Nov. 1, 2026 Pam Edens, Kingsford Cassidy Wallenkamp, Iron Mountain