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Later-in-life baby only needs love

Dear Annie: My husband and I are raising a surprise baby at a stage in life when we thought our child-rearing years were mostly behind us. Our older children are already teenagers and young adults, and while we adore this little one, I would be lying if I said the large age gap has not brought ...

Today’s Birthdays

May 6, 2026 Angela Davis, Green Bay, Wis. Greg Davis, Green Bay, Wis. Marsha Phillips, Iron Mountain Carol Cheney, Niagara, Wis.

IC Genealogical Society to meet Thursday

IRON RIVER — The Iron County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the J. Patrick White conference room at West Iron District Library in Iron River. Wendy Graham will give a presentation on Alvin, Wis., which will include information on Alvin Spencer, whom the town is named ...

GFWC to host Senior Girls Tea on Thursday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain-Kingsford General Federation of Women’s Clubs will host its 92nd-annual Senior Girls Tea at 2 p.m. Thursday at Pine Grove County Club in Iron Mountain. The women’s club has invited 25 guests from Iron Mountain High School and 60 from Kingsford High ...

Wear it out and use it up

Dear Heloise: I read your column every week and have become concerned about how frequently your readers are offering hints that make life easier but aren't good for the environment. For example, in a recent column, a reader suggested using a plastic tablecloth while cooking, painting and ...

Bocce courts at IM to open for practice

The Ray Mariucci Courts at Iron Mountain City Park will open for bocce at 6 p.m. Monday. Everyone is welcome, according to the Dickinson Area Bocce Association. First-time players can learn the rules and give the game a try while experienced players can sharpen their skills. There will be an ...