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MVAA launches the MiVeteran app

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency has created a mobile application designed for veterans and transitioning service members with navigating their earned benefits and resources. The MiVeteran app provides quick access on mobile devices to support and services the MVAA ...

Today’s birthdays

Dec. 6, 2025 Sherry Huettl, Iron Mountain Cassie Flynn, Iron Mountain Karen Klenke, Niagara, Wis. Dec. 7, 2025 Nick Hiltonen, Kingsford Dec. 8, 2025 Leonard Hannah, 55 Niagara, Wis. Justin Johnson, 21, Owosso, Mich. Emma Johnson, 21, Owosso, Mich. Kathleen ...

AARP Foundation, library seek Tax-Aide volunteers

IRON MOUNTAIN — The AARP Foundation and the Dickinson County Library are looking to expand their team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season by recruiting individuals interested in tax preparation. Tax-Aide is an AARP Foundation program with the mission to provide high quality, free ...

Florence Giving Tree program still in effect

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence Giving Tree program has begun and will start to be distributed this week. Exact dates and time will be announced. Needy children will have new toys and clothing for Christmas with the help of the community and St. Vincent de Paul. Gifts should be returned ...

Recognizing friends versus foes

Dear Heloise: I read your column in the Arizona Daily Star. I, too, had no idea who was calling me — whether it was a "friend or foe" so to speak. I have a Samsung phone, and I categorized my contacts, such as all doctors, family members, auto services, and medical groups (i.e., radiology and ...

NARFE Christmas lunch planned Dec. 18

IRON MOUNTAIN — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees members will meet for their Christmas lunch at noon Thursday, Dec. 18, at Mike’s on Main in Norway. No meeting will take place that day. Anyone wishing to participate in a gift exchange is asked to bring a $20 to $25 ...