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Tickets go on sale for Shenandoah at Island

HARRIS — For four decades, Shenandoah has been a familiar voice in country music, bringing heartfelt songs and rich Southern harmonies to stages across the country. The Island Resort & Casino will welcome the award-winning band to the Showroom stage Feb. 5-6 for two nights of fan-favorite ...

Could toddler be a half-sister?

Dear Annie: My granddaughter, “Melanie,” thinks that she has a half-sister 24 years younger. Melanie believes that her father, long divorced from her mother, was asked by his former unattached girlfriend with whom he remained friendly, to “help” her have a child before it becomes ...

Crossword puzzles help kill time

Dear Heloise: I had to chuckle when I read the letter in your column from the woman who mentioned taking a crossword puzzle book to the doctor’s or other appointments when there’s a wait. I’ve been doing this myself for years. Everyone else is sitting there playing with their smartphones ...

Grammy-nominated songwriter Lee coming to The Braumart

IRON MOUNTAIN — Grammy-nominated songwriter and performer David Lee of Nashville will appear for one night only Saturday at The Braumart in downtown Iron Mountain. Doors at the theater, 106 E. B St., will open at 6 p.m., with the concert from 7 to 9:30 p.m. A Wichita Falls, Texas, native and third-generation musician, Lee cut his teeth playing a mix of blues and country in Texas honkytonks before chasing his dream to Nashville. There he became one of country music’s most successful songwriters, penning a string of hits — including No. 1 singles “19 Somethin’” for Mark ...

Leo G performs locally this weekend

POWERS — Leo G of Green Bay, Wis., formerly of the Powers area, will perform starting at 3 p.m. at the Sidetrack Restaurant in Powers. He plays a variety of acoustic music. Other area entertainment includes: SANDSTONE TERRACE, IRON MOUNTAIN — Today, Norton & Chartier of the local ...