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Florence County Historical Society to meet Tuesday

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Historical Society will have its first meeting of the new season at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall in Florence. The agenda will focus on new exhibits, activities and ideas for the organization. The museum, at 201 Florence ...

Moving around in an airplane

Dear Heloise: The recent comment about folks grabbing the airline seat in front of them when getting out of their seats hit a nerve with me. As much as I hate to do this, I have no choice. If the airlines would give me enough room to stand up straight on my own without needing to brace myself ...

Golden K hears presentation on Almost Home Animal Shelter

KINGSFORD — Monday presented a crisp cold day for the Golden K. The sun added a promise of warmth and the seniors braved the chill and found their way to the First Presbyterian Church. They were ready to share weekend adventures and thoughts of spring. Chairperson Kathy Jo Anderson opened ...

Empathy: One of mankind’s most important qualities

NIAGARA, Wis. — When I was growing up, I would from time to time complain to my mother about someone in my class at school. The complaints would generally come after I felt that the other student had slighted me in some way or done something I did not consider to be “fair.” My mother ...

4-H Club volunteers, members recognized at awards banquet

NORWAY — Dickinson County 4-H Club had its annual recognition and awards banquet at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Norway. The banquet provides an opportunity for 4-H Club members, volunteers and community supporters to be recognized for their contributions to the Dickinson County 4-H ...

Afraid to trade security for soil

Dear Annie: I’ve been married nearly 40 years. My wife’s father has passed, and her 81-year-old mother still lives on the family farm. My wife is on a loan her mother took out to buy part of that farm, and she handles everything for my mother-in-law. One of her brothers lives in the ...