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Wagner celebrates 90th birthday today

IRON MOUNTAIN — Ruth Wagner is celebrating her 90th birthday with family and friends. She will enjoy cake and ice cream, her favorite. One of her favorite activities is going for car rides, either sightseeing and often going out to eat. If you ask her if she wants to go for a ride, she says, “Sure, where we going?” — always smiling. Wagner has three children, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Using lights to deter thiefs

Dear Heloise: I decided to put a timer on a couple of lamps to make it look like I’m home all the time. My handyman came over and placed a timer on my outdoor lights that was hidden by shrubs. When I drive up to my little home, the whole house and yard are lit up. They turn off after 15 ...

Rosie & The Rivets to join Fungus Fest celebration

CRYSTAL FALLS — Music fans can step back into the golden age of rock ’n’ roll Saturday when Rosie & The Rivets take the stage at the Crystal Theatre as part of Crystal Falls’ Fungus Fest celebration. The high-energy tribute show begins at 7 p.m. and celebrates hits from 1954 through ...

Mother won’t listen to request for space

Dear Annie: My mom and I have always had a weird relationship. Throughout my childhood, I always considered us close, even when she moved hours away to the other side of the state when I was in middle school. We would talk regularly, and I would go see her for summer and winter breaks. When I ...

Today’s Birthdays

July 31, 2026 Trisha Plante, Norway Brittany Lucas, Florence, Wis.

Class Get-togethers

Tuesday — Iron River High School Class of 1965, meeting, 10 a.m., board room on the second floor of The Windsor Center, Iron River. An elevator is available if needed. The Windsor Center is the old Iron River High School. — Kingsford High School Class of 1981, meeting, 1 p.m., Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill in Quinnesec. The group will make final arrangements for the 45th class reunion on Aug. 22. Any questions call Jill (Emond) Lemke at 906-282-3583 or send her message on Facebook. Saturday, Aug. 8 — Florence High School Class of 1974, annual potluck, noon, Keyes Lake Pavilion in ...