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Beethoven & Banjos sets ‘Music of Madagascar’ performances

AMASA — Beethoven & Banjos, the Upper Peninsula’s acclaimed cross-genre music festival, has announced its 2026 theme, “Music of Madagascar,” featuring internationally recognized Malagasy musicians Mikahely Razafy (Mikahely) and David Rajaonary (Rade). The performances include 7:30 ...

PEO Chapter AN to meet today

IRON MOUNTAIN — P.E.O. Chapter AN will meet at 6 p.m. today at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.  Lorraine Siler and Betty Soderberg are hosting the meeting. Those members unable to attend can notify Siler.

Putting a pet to sleep

Dear Heloise: Most recently, I had to have my sweet dog put to sleep. I had her for 18 years — almost from the time she was born. I petted her head and spoke to her during the whole ordeal, and I cried on and off for four days afterward. But I'm so glad I stayed with her. She had been my ...

Class Get-togethers

Wednesday, Oct. 14 — Vulcan High School Classes 1960-1965, 11 a.m., Norway Senior Center. — Crystal Falls High School Class of 1969, luncheon, 1 p.m., Amasa Sawblade. Wednesday, Oct. 21 — Norway-Vulcan High School Class of 1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar and Grill in Norway. Members are also reminded about the class reunion on Oct. 23 at Oak Crest in Norway. All are encouraged to attend.  Wednesday, Oct. 28 — Iron Mountain High School Class of 1970, meeting, 11 a.m., Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain. Thursday, Oct. 29 — Iron Mountain High School Class ...

Keeping our brain healthy more important as we age

NIAGARA, Wis. — Last week, I began the first in a series of columns dedicated to brain health; that is, keeping our brains healthy to avoid dementia in our later years. I found some great articles that I obtained permission to use on brain health, the factors that affect its health and ...

Watters presents Custer’s Last Stand program to Golden K

KINGSFORD — Comic strip Garfield always has an adverse reaction to Monday mornings. Golden K members view on Monday morning with just the opposite. It begins a new week and is a great time to share weekend activities. Coffee is brewing and stories are revolving. Tales might be about family ...