MADISON, Wis. — The museum staff invites the public to participate safely in the Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s programming this winter through virtual platforms.
“Despite being closed, we can still make our mission to tell Wisconsin veteran stories through engaging digital programming. ...
MARINETTE, Wis. — The Marinette County Public Libraries has begun the Read Woke Challenge for children, teens and adults of all ages.
The challenge invites people to read one book in each of 12 categories over the course of the year and complete related activities. Readers can register ...
Mary Lynn Verley, owner of Rainbow’s End Alpacas and Rainbow Gifts and founder of Alpaca Love, donated hand-knitted items to Norway-Vulcan Area School sixth-grade students Tessa Castelaz, left, and Kaylee Baldwin for their 20 Time Project. The girls recently put together 100 “comfort” ...
FLORENCE, Wis. — The January meeting of the Northwoods Geology is canceled.
Normally officers are elected at this meeting. This year, the club will use the Northwoods Geology Facebook public group page to elect and vote for officers.
Those interested in running for president, vice ...
Marquette — As winter settles in across the region, Upper Peninsula Power Company will begin lowering water levels at its hydroelectric reservoirs to prepare for melting snow and precipitation this coming spring.
UPPCO’s hydroelectric project licenses are issued by the Federal Energy ...
Dear Heloise: I gave my credit card to the girl at the fast food window, and then she got her phone out and was texting, or she could have been taking a picture of the back of my card, which has all the pertinent info on it: the 16 digit account number, the expiration date, my name and that ...
Dear Annie: My fiance and I want to go back to the way we were, but it is more of a struggle for me than for him. We are planning to get an apartment together, but it is hard for me to be around him without getting upset.
I have been going through a lot lately, and finding out that my fiance ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — The Niagara Historical Society has announced they already have received enough orders for another publishing of “Niagara, Capital City of Nicknames.”
The book was written by former Niagara resident Jim “Zuke” Zukowski of California and featured more than 300 ...
Dear Annie: I have a beautiful daughter in her mid-20s. She is attractive, bright, friendly and hardworking. She has so much going for her. She does have a peculiar bad habit: She picks her nose in public. It’s not just a quick pick when no one is looking. This is a thorough deep cleaning ...
Dear Heloise: We love having people over for a party or dinner, but for some reason I’m always rushed at the last minute, and I’m often a bit frazzled by the time the guests arrive. — Linda Q., San Antonio, Texas
Linda, I have a simple plan you can do with a S-M-I-L-E.
S: Set the ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain-Kingsford area Zonta Club still has the famous Koeze Nuts available.
Nuts can be purchased at Nic’s Boutique (formerly Julia Rose Creations), Hosking’s Hairlines, and Ultimate Bride (formerly Maxine’s in Norway).
Those interested also can contact ...
Dear Annie: I am a 36-year-old man living with my father. I also have autism, and because of this, I have had difficulty in dating women.
For a few years, I was on the dating website called I Love Your Accent (I had been on 10 other sites prior to that), which matches American and British ...
ESCANABA — Bay College will have its winter art exhibit, “Secret Identity,” featuring the works of Carol Phillips, on display in the Besse Gallery on the Bay College main campus through Feb. 24.
A talk by the artist will be take place via Zoom at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27.
Go to ...
ESCANABA — The Bay College Alumni Association is currently seeking nominations for the 2021 Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award.
The Alumni Association established this award in 1999 to annually recognize and honor an outstanding Bay College graduate, one who has made contributions to ...
The recently approved National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 includes three new Agent Orange presumptive illnesses for Vietnam veterans.
Agent Orange is a chemical that was used during the Vietnam War. Many of our veterans have suffered serious illness and death because of ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The local Right to Life Group will have its annual Walk for Life on Jan. 31.
Those interested should meet at Kingsley North starting at 1 p.m. The walk will begin at 1:30 p.m., crossing Stephenson Avenue and continuing to the Hardee’s restaurant. Participants should plan ...
Dear Annie: There are three sisters in my family. Two of us are childless. Our other sister now has seven grandchildren. Every Christmas and birthday, my other childless sister and I send a check to each grandniece and grandnephew. We never expect any gifts in return, but it would be nice to ...
Dear Heloise: If this year has taught me anything, toilet paper, wipes, bathroom cleaner and facial tissue are all important to keep on hand. — Brian B., via email
Brian, it’s so important to keep a well-stocked pantry and linen closet. Some stores may be limiting quantities of these ...
HERMANSVILLE — The Floriano-Stecker-Kelly American Legion Post 340 of Hermansville will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion Clubrooms in Hermansville.