NORWAY — Norway Junior/Senior High School students are trying their voices at podcasting. Thanks to a $250 mini-grant from the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, mathematics and English teacher Cassandra Gustafson was able to launch a student-run podcasting project to promote ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I are at a full-blown spring break standoff, and the kids are watching it like it’s a sport. He wants to take our two kids skiing. He’s already talking about “fresh powder,” early lift tickets and how this is the perfect chance to make “core memories.” He ...

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IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain-Kingsford General Federation of Women’s Clubs will meet at noon Friday, March 6, at Pine Grove Country Club in Iron Mountain. The program guest speaker will be Andrew Murdock, who will present a program on his experiences in Scotland. A Lenten luncheon of ...

Dear Heloise: While I agree with Daniel D.'s mother that flowers are best enjoyed by the living, I had to share with you that my late mom said "flowers are for the dead" when, as a kid, I presented her with a bouquet (from her garden). However, later in life, she really did seem to enjoy the ...

ESCANABA/IRON MOUNTAIN — Bay College has opened a competition to be the 2026 commencement speaker at its spring graduation ceremonies. The winner of this competition will deliver their speech to the graduates and guests of Bay College's 2026 commencement. To enter, a Bay College student ...