Dear Heloise: Apparently, there’s truth to the saying, “You’re never really too old to learn new things.” Several months ago, at the tender age of 77, I learned that I’d been purchasing the wrong type of toilet paper for decades. I accidently purchased a no-frills, plain ol’ roll ...
Dear Annie: My 15-year-old daughter was given a piece of sentimental jewelry on the day of her grandmother’s funeral. It had belonged to her grandmother, and the gesture was meant to be a beautiful way for my daughter to carry a piece of her with her. At the time, my daughter seemed ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Community members are encouraged to save and donate aluminum tabs from beverage cans as part of an ongoing fundraising effort benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities. First National Bank & Trust’s Fun Committee has partnered with Stacey Lantagne of Crafters on Central ...
June 22, 2026 Lisa Lafreniere, Merrill, Wis. David Stohl, Iron Mountain
MARINETTE, Wis. — Northern Lights Master Gardeners and the Marinette Senior Center will continue its summer series of “Let’s Talk Gardening.” The free classes will be at 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. The next class is set for Wednesday, July 1, with the final class being on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The event takes place at the Marinette Senior Center, 1603 Ludington St., Marinette. Gardeners of all ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. The hour-long sessions will cover a wide variety of timely topics presented by local gardeners. There will also ...
NIAGARA, Wis. — The 12th-annual Niagara Knights of Columbus Jeff Champeau Memorial Duck Race will take place at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Niagara Heights Park. This year’s duck race is planned during the Niagara Lions annual Community picnic. Duck costs are $5 each, six for $25, 12 for $50, 18 for $75 or 25 for $100, in addition to entry into a special $500 cash prize drawing. Ducks can be purchased at the race or prior to the event from Bob Burton, 715-251-4714; any Niagara Knight of Columbus member; or at various Niagara establishments and the surrounding area. Music for the day ...
