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Clean-up for the Oscar G. Johnson Memorial Sunday

FOSTER CITY — The 2026 Spring Clean-Up for the Oscar G. Johnson Memorial will start at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the site along M-69 in Foster City. The work involves light gardening and raking. Groups and individuals are welcome. Those taking part are asked to bring a rake and gloves if possible, but it is not required to help. Snacks and beverages will be available after the work is done. For more information, contact Mary Oman at 906-221-5365.

Golden K hears program from Habitat for Humanity director

KINGSFORD — Green grass, spring flowers and budding trees make things appear bright and build excitement. It's time to get ready for summer. Snowbirds have returned to the Golden K, which means a full crew will be getting ready for the special needs students’ picnic scheduled for May ...

Aging is inevitable... but our attitude can ease the process

NIAGARA, Wis. — As my mother aged, she maintained a really great attitude. No matter how many aches and pains she developed, she’d always say, “Well, any day above ground is a good day.” Or she would simply comment when she wasn’t feeling her best, “It beats the alternative.” My ...

Upstaged and still upset

Dear Annie: “Ashton,” a popular boy from my child’s elementary school class, moved away in the middle of last year. A couple of months later, his mom let me know they would be visiting. She asked if I would organize some of Ashton’s classmates for a get-together, and I agreed. I sent ...

PEO Chapter AN to meet Monday

IRON MOUNTAIN — PEO Chapter AN will host a fundraiser meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the home of Linda Opsahl. Co-hostess will be Amber Peeden. Directions will be emailed to members, who are asked to send regrets only for planning purposes.

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 ...