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Class Get-togethers

Wednesday, May 13 — Vulcan High School 1960-1965, lunch, 11 a.m., Norway Senior Center. — Crystal Falls High School Class of 1969, luncheon, 1 p.m., Amasa Sawblade. Thursday, May 14 — Kingsford High School Class of 1972, luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Bob & Gerry's in Kingsford. All classmates and significant others are encouraged to join. Wednesday, May 20 — Norway-Vulcan High School Class of 1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Mikes on Main in Norway. — Kingsford High School Class of 1973, dinner, 6 p.m., Pit Stop in Niagara, Wis. All are welcome. Thursday, May 21 — Iron ...

Marquette AMBUCS to host Family Field Day Saturday

MARQUETTE — Marquette’s chapter of ABUMCS will host a Family Field Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Eastern time Saturday at the MARESA office on Ohio Street in Marquette. The event is free and will feature a variety of outdoor activities designed for people of all abilities. During Family Fun Day, Marquette AMBUCS will celebrate all that they have accomplished over the past few years in the Upper Peninsula. Activities on offer during the event will include bag toss, bowling, parachute, and more. A calming room will also be available. A group bicycle/tricycle parade will take place from 3:30 ...

Today’s Birthdays

May 1, 2026 Kristen Zeitler, Luxemburg, Wis. Sarah Stelmaszek, Iron Mountain Jennifer Bartnikowski, Niagara, Wis.

Thompson duo to perform Saturday at The Braumart

IRON MOUNTAIN — Tim and Myles Thompson of Nashville will appear Saturday at The Braumart in Iron Mountain. The father and son acoustic duo takes stage at 7 p.m., with doors to open at 6 p.m. The duo blends original, inventive arrangements and high-level musicianship. Their performances feature guitar, mandolin, fiddle and harmony vocals, moving between high-energy instrumental moments and slow, emotionally resonant songs. Individually and together, Tim and Myles Thompson toured with Crystal Gayle, Wynonna, The Big Noise, Aaron Tippin and Pam Tillis, with Myles also touring with ...

Thompson duo to perform Saturday at The Braumart

IRON MOUNTAIN — Tim and Myles Thompson of Nashville will appear Saturday at The Braumart in Iron Mountain. The father and son acoustic duo takes stage at 7 p.m., with doors to open at 6 p.m. The duo blends original, inventive arrangements and high-level musicianship. Their performances feature guitar, mandolin, fiddle and harmony vocals, moving between high-energy instrumental moments and slow, emotionally resonant songs. Individually and together, Tim and Myles Thompson toured with Crystal Gayle, Wynonna, The Big Noise, Aaron Tippin and Pam Tillis, with Myles also touring with ...

‘Songs of 1976’ coming to Forest Roberts Theatre

MARQUETTE — Over the past nine years, professional musicians with Marquette Rockestra have raised thousands of dollars for local causes, including Music for All Kids, the United Way, the Marquette High School Music program and an arts scholarship for MAPS students. This year’s event will celebrate memorable songs from 1976, featuring artists such as Elton John, ABBA, the Eagles, Wings and many more. Marquette Rockestra “The Songs of 1976” will take the Forest Roberts Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time Saturday, May 16. “The Marquette Rockestra is so excited to be ...