Dear Annie: A friend of mine is facing a painful choice, and I can’t stop thinking about it. She has dogs she loves dearly, but the man she’s dating is allergic. Not “a little sneezy,” but truly can’t be around them. She feels like she’s being asked to choose between her pets and a ...

IRON RIVER — Aspirus Iron River Hospital and Clinics invites the community to the Wisdom and Wellness monthly health education series at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Aspirus Cafeteria in Iron River. The free program is designed to provide trusted, accessible information on topics that affect ...

KINGSFORD — Feeding America West Michigan will bring a mobile food pantry Wednesday to Redemption Hill Church, 332 S. Carpenter Ave. in Kingsford. Free food will be available to all households experiencing food insecurity. The drive-thru food distribution begins promptly at 11 a.m., with ...

CRYSTAL FALLS — The Crystal Falls Community District Library, in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association, has scheduled author events with winners of the U.P. Notable Book List. The 56th event is with U.P. author Sue Harrison, whose novels have sold more than two ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — A free community meal will be served at 5 p.m. Thursday at First Global Methodist Church, 106 Fourth St., which is behind the Hardee’s restaurant in Iron Mountain.