Dear Annie: I’m going through a difficult divorce after 58 years of marriage to an alcoholic. Recently he told me two things I never knew: that he slept with my sister the night before our wedding and, years later, when they were both in the military, with a friend of mine. I always knew ...
Aug. 28, 2026 Sharon Scholke, Kingsford
NORWAY — Grace United Methodist Church of Norway will host a free community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The menu will be scalloped potatoes and ham with dessert. There is no charge for the dinner, but a donation basket will be available for those who want to make a contribution toward the meals. Reservations are requested for the meal, to be picked up at the church. Those planning to participate should call Chris Spense at 906-282-9752 by 4 p.m. Friday. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dates for future meals are: Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22 and Dec. 27. The church is at 130 ...
ESCANABA — The fourth-annual Jesus Festival will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. Eastern time Saturday at the Ludington Park bandshell in Escanaba. The regional event has brought in up to 3,500 people over a weekend. With 10 churches from various denominations, almost 200 volunteers, salvations and baptisms, it provides something many people are seeking: Hope. Keynote speaker this year will be Justin Fahrenbruch, an evangelist dedicated to sharing the Kingdom of God who has experience traveling the country with a powerful message. The event will have free food by sponsors Domino’s ...
KINGSFORD — The Dickinson County Community Chorus will begin rehearsing Tuesday, Sept. 8, for the upcoming “Sounds of Christmas” concert. Rehearsals will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church, 395 Hamilton Ave. in Kingsford. There are no formal auditions, but prospective new members should possess some knowledge of choral singing. Those new to the group are asked to arrive early so vocal ranges can be checked. Regular attendance is required, with rare exceptions for unavoidable absences. Please note: For the first ...
IRON RIVER — The Iron County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the J. Patrick White conference room of the West Iron District Library in Iron River. Iron Baraga Conservation District District Manager Jennifer Ann Ricker-Feak will share history on the conservation district, other districts and the dust bowl era, along with current projects. Members are reminded dues are now payable. Visitors are welcome. Meetings are open to all individuals and take place monthly in the conference room at the West Iron District Library. For more information, go to the ...
