Today’s Birthdays
May 31, 2026 Alyssa Moore, Iron Mountain
Hold on to original sets for items
Dear Heloise: Should I hold on to the original sets of boxes for collectibles like crystal and figurines? — Laurel B., via email Laurel, you should only keep old boxes if they help you. Some items, like crystal or small statues, are worth more money if you still have the original box. ...
Mia Vedin graduates summa cum laude from NMU
MARQUETTE — Mia Vedin, a native of Iron Mountain, is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in social work, earning summa cum laude distinction and highest honors. She received her summa cum laude medallion from the Northern Michigan University Academic Senate, an honor awarded to students ...
Father feels invisible in fight over inheritance
Dear Annie: Dear Annie: My 90-year-old father has been married to his third wife, who is 85, for nearly 33 years. Between them, they have five adult children: two are his and three are hers. For their entire marriage, they have relied largely on my father’s retirement account to pay their ...
Today’s Birthdays
June 1, 2026 Denny Povolo, Kingsford John Osterman, Niagara, Wis. May 31, 2026 Christine Peltoma, Iron Mountain May 30, 2026 Tyler Waisanen, Kingsford
DCCC children’s chorus to start rehearsing June 9
KINGSFORD — Dickinson County Community Chorus rehearsals are in full swing. The adult chorus began rehearsing a few weeks ago and is now looking for children to fill out the program. The Dickinson County Community Children’s Chorus will begin rehearsals Tuesday, June 9, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford, and have five weekly rehearsals until the Lake Antoine Park Concert on Sunday, July 12, that will celebrate the country’s 250th birthday. Students must have excellent behavior, be able to read song lyrics and be excited to sing in a group and learn ...