Today’s Birthdays
Oct. 17, 2026 John Linn, Kingsford Oct. 18, 2026 Mike Selmo, Iron Mountain
Doing the work but still a work in progress
Dear Annie: A lot of things improved when I got sober five years ago. I left a toxic job and started my own business, where I’ve made some good friends. I improved my relationship with my kids, now 7 and 9, so much that I became the preferred parent. I’m even healthier thanks to a new dog ...
CF library book discussion on dark indigenous tales
CRYSTAL FALLS — The Crystal Falls District Community Library will host editor Ted Van Alst Jr. at 1 p.m. Tuesday for a discussion of part two of “Never Whistle at Night: Back for Blood.” The book is a collection of dark indigenous tales, sure to chill you to the bone this spooky season. Join the library for a discussion with Van Alst, who will take questions, and refreshments. This event will be broadcast live via Zoom; contact the library for the link to take part virtually. There is still time to check out the October selection of books for book clubs. Middle School Book Club ...
Gifts From Santa Raffle Tickets now on sale
CASPIAN — The Caspian Progressive Men, in conjunction with the Iron County Golden K, will again be selling Gifts From Santa Raffle tickets, a fundraiser that has been done for the past 28 years. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to provide the almost 200 residents at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Iron River Care Center and Boyington House with a practical Christmas gift during their annual Christmas party. Tickets are $5 each. The Men notes the prizes are great, with most being $100 in cash. To support the project, make checks payable to the Caspian Progressive Men ...
Be warned of drained batteries
Dear Heloise: I wanted to write in response to the suggestion from Mary M., about hearing-aid batteries and her keeping them in an empty medicine bottle. One of the reasons why hearing-aid batteries are separated onto a cardboard sheet is to keep the ends of the batteries from touching each ...