Dear Heloise: Every year, we see cats and dogs in our clinic who suffer anything from a sore mouth to organ failure because they chewed on a plant — usually an indoor plant. Here’s a list of the worst offenders and most dangerous houseplants for pets: — Anthurium — Begonia — ...
Dear Annie: My 13-year-old daughter recently came home from two weeks at sleepaway camp, where she became very close to another girl in her bunk. At first, I was thrilled. My daughter has always been a little shy, and she came home talking nonstop about how funny, confident and “grown-up” ...
Aug. 5, 2026 Eric Johnson, Granite Bluff
FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence Parish invites members and visitors to the annual “Worship in the Park” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Keyes Lake Park pavilion. Bill Fleming, a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, will lead the service. Organizers suggest attendees bring a lawn chair for more comfortable seating. They hope everyone will join them for worship and enjoy a time of fellowship, coffee and refreshments. The Florence Parish is a partnership in Christian ministry between Bethlehem Lutheran and First Presbyterian churches. They also welcome everyone to the regular 8 a.m. ...
CASPIAN — The Iron County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Iron County Historical Museum in Caspian. Members are to note the change in meeting venue. The group will view and discuss the “Roots Run Deep” farm exhibit at the museum. The special exhibit will be on display throughout August and will conclude with “A Day on the Farm” on Saturday, Sept. 5. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring a fun-filled family day with a Farmers Market, homestead vendors, games, tours, demonstrations and more. At 3 p.m., the celebration will continue ...
ESCANABA — Bay College welcomes the True North String Quartet back to the Strings on the Bay Chamber Concert Series for a special performance at 7 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday in the Besse Center Theater on Bay College's Escanaba campus. The concert, titled “American Echoes: Artistic ...
