Dear Readers: Before we rush into a brand-new year, I want to pause and say thank you. Thank you for reading, for writing in and for trusting me with the parts of your life you don’t always share at the dinner table. Thank you for letting this corner of the page be a place where we can talk ...

Dec. 31, 2025 Sandy Corsi, Quinnesec Ricky Paul, Norway Chris Wallenkamp, Faithorn Jan. 1, 2026 Marc VanEynde, Norway Janis Hogberg, Iron Mountain Denise Blosser, Aurora, Wis. Rich Roberts, Breitung Township

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 of Iron Mountain will host its annual New Year’s Eve spaghetti dinner and raffle today at the hall. The meal will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. and will include spaghetti, Italian sausage, meatballs, salads and bread. Cash ...

KINGSFORD — Registration is open for the 2026 season of Soccer Association for Youth, Northern Michigan League. For registration information, go to https://www.saynml.org/. The 2025 season had nearly 1,150 registrations. Registration is $65 per participant and closes Jan. 31. The ...

Dear Heloise: The letter about preventing carbon monoxide poisoning by getting a monitor for your home is a must but, it didn't go far enough. You should get a monitor that you can also travel with. How many articles have we read about carbon monoxide poisoning in vacation rental homes, ...

Dear Annie: Every December, my life starts to feel like one of those “year in review” videos — only mine looks more like the blooper reel. Back in January, I sat at my kitchen table with a brand-new planner, a cinnamon latte and all the determination in the world. I even wrote, “This ...