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VA volunteers give back to veterans across region

IRON MOUNTAIN — The double doors slide open and a veteran quietly walks into the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. The doors aren’t even closed yet and the veteran is greeted with a cheery hello by one of several red coat volunteers at the medical center. The volunteer ...

Today's Birthdays

May 15, 2026 Maci Treiber, 10, Quinnesec May 16, 2026 Dennis Carollo, Iron Mountain May 17, 2026 Jana Underwood, Channing Debby Cavalieri, Iron Mountain

Use yellowed shirts for tie-dyeing

Dear Heloise: Yellowed shirts that still fit and can be worn don’t belong in the trash. They make perfect tie-dye candidates! Wash and line-dry the shirts first to remove buildup, then hand them over to your kids or grandkids for an afternoon project. Tie-dye kits are inexpensive and ...

Marquette Rockestra to present ‘Songs of 1976’

MARQUETTE — Over the past nine years, professional musicians with Marquette Rockestra have raised thousands of dollars for local causes, including Music for All Kids, the United Way, the Marquette High School Music program and an arts scholarship for MAPS students. This year’s event will celebrate memorable songs from 1976, featuring artists such as Elton John, ABBA, the Eagles, Wings and many more. Marquette Rockestra’s “The Songs of 1976” will take the Forest Roberts Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time Saturday. “The Marquette Rockestra is so excited to be back for ...

Each decade of life brings changes to our bodies

NIAGARA, Wis. — Our bodies never stop evolving. From peak growth in young adulthood to subtle cellular shifts later in life, each decade brings its own physical, mental and hormonal changes. While we tend to focus on the better known and more major milestones such as puberty or menopause, ...

Underwood presents program on Camp Molinare

KINGSFORD — As spring wind and cold were still upon us, the Golden K group met once again to share friendship and community information along with plans of service. Chair Judy Sielaff opened the meeting. The room was filled with the singing of several songs, including “Let There Be Peace ...