Today's Birthdays
April 24, 2026 Susie Rice, Aurora, Wis. Terri Castelaz, Vulcan Jace Johnson, 12, Quinnesec
GFWC set meeting at Chippewa Club May 1
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain-Kingsford General Federation of Women’s Clubs will meet at noon Friday, May 1, at the Chippewa Club in Iron Mountain. The program will feature a food demonstration and tasting prepared by the Chippewa Club’s Executive Chef Simon Poulin. The luncheon will be a “Gourmet Bowl” for $35. Reservations can be made to Joyel Brule, social chair, by texting or calling 906-282-0650 or email jbrule54@gmail.com. Reservations are required by Monday.
Bringing kids to a wedding
Dear Heloise: How do I tell my brother and his wife that their two young boys aren't invited to my wedding? I'm getting married in a fairly small, formal ceremony on July 4. It's an evening, candlelit ceremony for adults only, starting around 8 p.m. A reception will follow after the ...
Laughing off accountability
Dear Annie: My brother-in-law is constantly making offensive and over-the-top jokes. Whenever I call him out, he tells me I’m “too sensitive.” To me, that’s the same as saying, “I don’t care about your feelings and I’m going to blame this conflict entirely on you!” I ...
Registration opens for youth football
Player registration is now open for the Central UP Youth Football League. Fifth through eighth graders for the 2026-2027 school year may register. Any child can play in any of the following areas: Bark River, Escanaba (fifth and sixth only), Forest Park (fifth and sixth only), Iron Mountain, Kingsford, North Central, and West Iron County (fifth and sixth only). For registration information, go to the league website at www.centralupyouthfootball.org. Registration closes on May 15.
DCCC seeks singers for summer concert
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County Community Chorus will begin rehearsals on Tuesday, May 5, for the “Music Under the Stars” concert celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States. The theme this year is “America, the Beautiful.” The Dickinson County Community Chorus is looking for adults and children to participate in the chorus. They encourage singers to pre-register, but walk-ins at the first rehearsal are welcome. All rehearsals will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church, 395 Hamilton Ave. in Kingsford. There is no ...