Dear Annie: I am an 86-year-old mother of three children, a grandmother of six and great-grandmother of eight. We have always had a great relationship with our children. Our youngest daughter, who has always been close to us, went through a stressful divorce. Her husband had an affair, and ...
July 16, 2026 Rosie Waitrovich, Iron Mountain
IRON MOUNTAIN — The second-annual Comedy for a Cause hits the stage at The Braumart in Iron Mountain on Saturday. Headliner Robbie Printz is joined by Ethan Printz, and Tim “Bubs” Ellison. Proceeds from the fundraiser, which is hosted and supported by the LongRiders M/C Michigan, goes to the U.P. Honor Flight and the American Legion Post 211 in Florence, Wis. “Three very funny comedians along with a special guest, which is the winner of the ‘Bubs Comedy Competition,’ will delight audiences of all kinds,” The Braumart Executive Director Jinx Brew said. “This is a ...
FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Historical Society will have its annual Strawberry Social and Quilt Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. They will offer strawberry shortcake and a beverage to enjoy on the patio and grounds of Maxsells, 209 Central Ave./U.S. 2. A new array of quilts and quilted items will be on display in the restored historic home. There is no charge to view the quilt show. A minimum donation of $5 for strawberry shortcake and a beverage supports the Historical Society in providing new and interesting exhibits for the museum. Tours of the historic home ...
WABENO, Wis. — The 11th-annual WAM Fest — Wabeno Art and Music Fest — will take place Saturday at the band shell grounds in Wabeno. This free, family-friendly event features continuous live music beginning at 11 a.m., with headliner Bog Foot of Sugar Camp performing from 8 to 10 p.m. The festival also features food trucks, drinks, raffles, kids’ art activities, a student art show, area vendors and crafters, and pickleball lessons celebrating Wabeno’s new courts. The fourth-annual Street Market runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors may apply online. For more ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Bay de Noc Community College has announced its students who have completed all the requirements for an associate degree or certificate during the winter 2026 semester. This winter, the college conferred 200 degrees and certificates, marking the highest number of awards granted during a winter semester since 2019. Local students include — Associate in arts degree Channing — Johnna Parker; Crystal Falls — Liam Johnson; Daggett — Oren Marcoe; Iron Mountain — Katelyn Bertrand, Amber Gibbs, Sarah Griffin, Henry Strom; Iron River — Eiley ...
