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Geology Club to meet Wednesday in Florence

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FLORENCE, Wis. — The Northwoods Geology Club will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the upper level of the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Florence. Everyone is welcome to look around the center and/or help the club install new lighting for the mineral display. At 6 p.m., the group will move downstairs for the featured guest speaker of the month, Jake Kacynski of Coleman Engineering. He will give a presentation on geotechnical principles of construction projects. A regular business meeting will follow. All meetings are open to the public, with no dues or fees. Door prizes are ...

Rehearsals to begin for DCCC Christmas concert

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KINGSFORD — The Dickinson County Community Chorus will begin rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in preparation for the upcoming Sounds of Christmas concert. Rehearsals run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church, 395 Hamilton Ave. in Kingsford. The children’s chorus will begin rehearsals at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, and will continue on the same nights as the adult choir. There are no auditions to participate; however, prospective new members should possess some knowledge of choral singing. There is no charge for membership in ...

‘Come to Supper’ meal on Monday

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FLORENCE, Wis. — The First Presbyterian Church of Florence will host its monthly “Come to Supper” meal on Monday. This free hot meal, with a beverage and dessert, will be served from 5 to 5:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall in the lower level of the church. The church is accessible to all. Those who need assistance in using the elevator can call the phone number posted on the door to summon a person from downstairs to help. In addition to a good meal, the evening provides a time for socializing. All are welcome. For more information or questions, call the church office at ...

Today's Birthdays

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Aug. 22, 2026 Levi Miller, Niagara, Wis. Danika Varda Pellitier, 22, Niagara, Wis. Bexley Ketola, Kingsford Aug. 23, 2026 Sue Benzing, Iron Mountain

Class Get-togethers

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Today — Kingsford High School Class of 1981, 45th reunion, starting at 5 p.m., Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill in Quinnesec. Cost is $20 per person for food, water or pop. There will be a cash bar. Spouses and guests are welcome. Reservations can be made by calling Jill (Emond) Lemke at 906-282-3583, emailing to tjlemke@chartermi.net or messaging her on Facebook. Monday — Kingsford High School Class of 1973, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Pit Stop in Niagara, Wis. Tuesday — Iron Mountain High School Class of 1970, luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in ...

The old ways don’t need to change

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Dear Annie: I know I am stuck in the “old ways,” but I am trying to adapt to changing times. It is becoming very common for couples to live together before marriage. While I have come to accept traditional and extravagant weddings as an occasion to finally declare their commitment before ...