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GFWC set meeting at Chippewa Club May 1

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain-Kingsford General Federation of Women’s Clubs will meet at noon Friday, May 1, at the Chippewa Club in Iron Mountain. The program will feature a food demonstration and tasting prepared by the Chippewa Club’s Executive Chef Simon Poulin. The luncheon will be a “Gourmet Bowl” for $35. Reservations can be made to Joyel Brule, social chair, by texting or calling 906-282-0650 or email jbrule54@gmail.com. Reservations are required by Monday.

Bringing kids to a wedding

Dear Heloise: How do I tell my brother and his wife that their two young boys aren't invited to my wedding? I'm getting married in a fairly small, formal ceremony on July 4. It's an evening, candlelit ceremony for adults only, starting around 8 p.m. A reception will follow after the ...

When language rubs the wrong way

Dear Annie: I live in a 55-plus community and have met many people and made lots of friends since moving in here. I am not a prude, but I find it very disturbing how the F-bomb and swearing is so prevalent in this community. I’m in my 60s, a Baby Boomer, a Christian and not a sheltered ...

Today’s Birthdays

April 23, 2026 Brinlee Schultz Vulcan David Noyce, Breitung Township

DCCC seeks singers for summer concert

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County Community Chorus will begin rehearsals on Tuesday, May 5, for the “Music Under the Stars” concert celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States. The theme this year is “America, the Beautiful.” The Dickinson County Community Chorus is looking for adults and children to participate in the chorus. They encourage singers to pre-register, but walk-ins at the first rehearsal are welcome. All rehearsals will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church, 395 Hamilton Ave. in Kingsford. There is no ...

Registration opens for youth football

Player registration is now open for the Central UP Youth Football League. Fifth through eighth graders for the 2026-2027 school year may register. Any child can play in any of the following areas: Bark River, Escanaba (fifth and sixth only), Forest Park (fifth and sixth only), Iron Mountain, Kingsford, North Central, and West Iron County (fifth and sixth only). For registration information, go to the league website at www.centralupyouthfootball.org. Registration closes on May 15.