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Worple to speak on memoir today at Florence library

FLORENCE, Wis. — Author Todd Worple of Florence, Wis., will speak at 10 a.m. today at the Florence County Library on his memoir, “Call of the Raven: A Young Couple’s Venture into the Wilderness of Southeast Alaska.” The book is a true story that takes readers on a journey into the ...

Post 50 to host cribbage tournament March 21

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 of Iron Mountain will host a monthly cribbage tournament starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the hall. Cost is $20 per team or 25 cents for a 19 hand. The post plans to have cribbage tournaments every third Saturday of ...

Barbie bungee jumping

Sara Tregillis’ and Scott Kleiman’s eighth grade classes at Kingsford Middle School recent conducted bungee jumps using a Barbie doll and rubber bands. The consideration of cord length is very important in a bungee jump, according to the teachers — too short and the jumper doesn’t get ...

When grocery lists meet rocket ships

Dear Annie: I recently introduced my 62-year-old husband to emojis, and now I fear I’ve made a huge mistake. Every text I receive — whether it’s “Pick up milk” or “Your sister called” — is followed by a winking face, a heart and, inexplicably, a rocket ship. He signs grocery ...

Today’s Birthdays

March 13, 2026 Nina Strand, Iron Mountain Sandy Fontecchio, Iron Mountain Brent Hostettler, Quinnesec