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Annual Strawberry Social, Quilt Show on Saturday in Florence

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Historical Society will have its annual Strawberry Social and Quilt Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. They will offer strawberry shortcake and a beverage to enjoy on the patio and grounds of Maxsells, 209 Central Ave./U.S. 2. A new array of quilts and quilted items will be on display in the restored historic home. There is no charge to view the quilt show. A minimum donation of $5 for strawberry shortcake and a beverage supports the Historical Society in providing new and interesting exhibits for the museum. Tours of the historic home ...

A season of distance, not goodbye

Dear Annie: I am an 86-year-old mother of three children, a grandmother of six and great-grandmother of eight. We have always had a great relationship with our children. Our youngest daughter, who has always been close to us, went through a stressful divorce. Her husband had an affair, and ...

July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026 Rosie Waitrovich, Iron Mountain

Marriage is more than co-managing

Dear Annie: I have been married to my husband for 18 years, and in many ways he is a good man. He works hard, pays the bills, shows up for our children and has never been cruel or unfaithful. From the outside, I am sure people think I have nothing to complain about. But inside our marriage, ...

Live Christian music concert to benefit Chloe and Cale

FELCH TOWNSHIP — A live Christian music concert to benefit Chloe and Cale is slated for 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday on the grounds of the Metropolitan Hall, W5051 Metropolitan Road in Felch Township. The local group Sowing Seeds will perform for the event. Everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn chair and enjoy an afternoon of music and giving. Chloe Conery is battling a high-risk form of childhood leukemia. She is undergoing intensive treatment and frequent visits to Milwaukee. Cale Campbell was diagnosed with aplastic anemia and recently received his second bone marrow transplant. He ...

Bay College announces winter 2026 graduates

IRON MOUNTAIN — Bay de Noc Community College has announced its students who have completed all the requirements for an associate degree or certificate during the winter 2026 semester. This winter, the college conferred 200 degrees and certificates, marking the highest number of awards granted during a winter semester since 2019. Local students include — Associate in arts degree Channing — Johnna Parker; Crystal Falls — Liam Johnson; Daggett — Oren Marcoe; Iron Mountain — Katelyn Bertrand, Amber Gibbs, Sarah Griffin, Henry Strom; Iron River — Eiley ...