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‘Let’s Talk Gardening’ classes set

MARINETTE, Wis. — Northern Lights Master Gardeners and the Marinette Senior Center will continue a summer-long series of gardening classes called “Let’s Talk Gardening” on Wednesday at the center, 1603 Ludington St. in Marinette. These classes take place at 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. The final class this year will be Wednesday, Oct. 7. This series is designed to help gardeners throughout the entire growing season. September’s class will explore: harvesting, curing, and overwinter storage of vegetables; keeping garden soil alive over winter; and a ...

Stop putting life on hold

Dear Annie: I have been married for 45 years to a man who has never wanted much adventure in his life. His idea of a big night out is taking a short drive, finding a supper club, eating dinner and coming straight home so he can settle into his recliner. For years, I begged him to travel with ...

Today’s Birthdays

Aug. 29, 2026 Ken Peltoma, Iron Mountain Alexis Stanley, Iron Mountain Leo Sturm, Norway Cheryl Hamby, Iron Mountain Aug. 30, 2026 Laura Tarenski, Niagara, Wis. Don Zambon, Iron Mountain David Tuovila, Vulcan Laura Tarenski, Niagara, Wis.

Class Get-togethers

Tuesday — Iron River High School Class of 1965, gathering, 10 a.m., Iron River Senior Center, 814 N. Fourth Ave. in Iron River. Join the group for some fun, laughter, coffee, tea and treats. Wednesday, Sept. 9 — Vulcan High School Classes 1960-1965, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Long Branch Saloon in Faithorn. Wednesday, Sept. 16 — Norway-Vulcan Class of 1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in Norway. Friday, Sept. 18 — Iron Mountain High School Class of 1966, 60th reunion, 3 to 7 p.m., Bimbo’s, Iron Mountain. Food will be provided by the class and ...

Gardening class series continues Wednesday

MARINETTE, Wis. — Northern Lights Master Gardeners and the Marinette Senior Center will continue its summer-long “Let’s Talk Gardening” series on Wednesday at the center, 1603 Ludington St. in Marinette. These classes take place at 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. The final class this year will be Wednesday, Oct. 7. This series is designed to help gardeners throughout the entire growing season. September’s class will explore: harvesting, curing, and overwinter storage of vegetables; keeping garden soil alive over winter; and a discussion, “What did I learn ...