Today’s Birthdays
Aug. 22, 2026 Levi Miller, Niagara, Wis. Danika Varda Pellitier, 22, Niagara, Wis. Bexley Ketola, Kingsford Aug. 23, 2026 Sue Benzing, Iron Mountain
Class Get-togethers
Today — Kingsford High School Class of 1981, 45th reunion, starting at 5 p.m., Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill in Quinnesec. Cost is $20 per person for food, water or pop. There will be a cash bar. Spouses and guests are welcome. Reservations can be made by calling Jill (Emond) Lemke at 906-282-3583, emailing to tjlemke@chartermi.net or messaging her on Facebook. Monday — Kingsford High School Class of 1973, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Pit Stop in Niagara, Wis. Tuesday — Iron Mountain High School Class of 1970, luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in ...
Geology Club to meet Wednesday in Florence
FLORENCE, Wis. — The Northwoods Geology Club will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the upper level of the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Florence. Everyone is welcome to look around the center and/or help the club install new lighting for the mineral display. At 6 p.m., the group will move downstairs for the featured guest speaker of the month, Jake Kacynski of Coleman Engineering. He will give a presentation on geotechnical principles of construction projects. A regular business meeting will follow. All meetings are open to the public, with no dues or fees. Door prizes are ...
Rehearsals to begin for DCCC Christmas concert
KINGSFORD — The Dickinson County Community Chorus will begin rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in preparation for the upcoming Sounds of Christmas concert. Rehearsals run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church, 395 Hamilton Ave. in Kingsford. The children’s chorus will begin rehearsals at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, and will continue on the same nights as the adult choir. There are no auditions to participate; however, prospective new members should possess some knowledge of choral singing. There is no charge for membership in ...
Post 145 to host breakfast Aug. 30
NORWAY — The American Legion Post 145 of Norway will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at the hall. Menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, French toast, hashbrown potatoes, toast, fruit salad, coffee, milk and juice. Cost is $10 per person, with children age 6 and younger eating for free. All are welcome. The post is at 612 Main St.
Bicycle grease stains a jacket
Dear Heloise: I accidentally got grease from my son's bike chain on my jacket. The jacket exterior is made of 100% polyester. I tried using shampoo and washing it with laundry detergent in my washer, but the grease stain didn’t come out. I hung the jacket out to dry as well. Can you suggest ...