Today's Birthdays
Aug. 20, 2026 Jamie Sjoquist, Amasa Dave Lantagne, Niagara, Wis.
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 ...
Class Get-togethers
Today — Norway-Vulcan High School Class of 1966, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in Norway. Thursday — Kingsford High School Class of 1965, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain. Those attending are encouraged to bring another classmate. Saturday — 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, email ...
Rock Lions Club plans Labor Day celebration
ROCK — The Rock Lions Club will host their annual Labor Day celebration on Saturday, Sept. 5. The parade, with the “America 250” theme, is set to begin at 11:30 a.m. Parade registration starts at 10:30 a.m. on East Maple Ridge Road. The celebration features a kids’ tractor pull at 2 p.m., bounce houses, a bean bag tournament, cow pie bingo, a flea market and more. Live music will be provided throughout the event. For parade information, contact Jason at 906-235-1791.