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DCCC sets rehearsals for annual holiday concert

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 ...

IC Genealogical Society meets Thursday

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 ...

Taking care of abandoned pets

Dear Heloise: We live out in the country, and I’m sad to say that too many people dump unwanted pets out this way. Last winter, we found two pregnant cats that were in bad shape. We took them inside and did our best to save them, but one died; the other lived and gave birth to three adorable ...

How and when to unpack your baggage

Dear Annie: I have now been married and divorced three times, with a total of over 37 years of married life. Though I doubt I will marry again at this stage of life, I would like to find a woman interested in a lasting, serious relationship. In trying online dating services, thus far I have ...

Today’s Birthdays

Aug. 27, 2026 Nick Blagec, Breitung Township Peter Haepers, Norway Kayla Hanson, Kingsford

Porkies Music Fest to celebrate 20th production this weekend

ONTONAGON — The Porcupine Mountains Music Festival, presented by the Friends of the Porkies, will celebrate its 20th production Friday and Saturday at the Winter Sports Complex ski hill of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. This year’s headliners will be Steel Wheels of ...