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Maranatha Messengers open house on Saturday

KINGSFORD — Maranatha Messengers will have an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Maranatha Assembly of God Church, 920 S. Carpenter Ave. in Kingsford. The public is invited to come fill a bag of clothes, shoes or boots. No appointment is needed. They will also have ice cream for the kids.

The uneven split

Dear Annie: My friend insists on splitting every restaurant bill “evenly,” no matter what. The problem is, she always orders cocktails and appetizers, while I usually stick to one entree. Last week, my $22 dinner somehow became $48 after the “split.” When I suggested we each pay for ...

Florianos establish new scholarship at KHS

KINGSFORD — Kingsford High School has announced the establishment of the Joe and Marilu Floriano Scholarship, designed to provide financial assistance to graduating seniors pursuing post-secondary education. Joe Floriano, KHS Class of 1971, and Marilu (Branback) Floriano, KHS Class of 1972, established the scholarship to reflect their lifelong connection to their alma mater and their desire to support the next generation of Flivvers. The scholarship is specifically tailored to assist students entering a trade or technical field, as well as those pursuing degrees in business ...

Today's Birthdays

April 17, 2026 Earl Snyder, 103, Iron Mountain Jennifer Thomas, Iron Mountain

Calling on artists for Art for All event

IRON MOUNTAIN — Nearly 50 artists will exhibit distinctive work at the annual Art For All event on Saturday, June 27, at City Park in Iron Mountain. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. All area artists are encouraged to take part in the 59th show that draws artisans from across the country, ranging from painting and photography to jewelry and sculpture. Forms can be obtained by emailing Katy Blackhall at imartforall@gmail.com. Application deadline is May 15. Each artist’s body of work is subject to a rigorous jurying process, ensuring that only the highest ...

Speak slowly and with intention

Dear Heloise: Here is something younger reporters don't always hear: we older viewers are working to keep up, and fast talkers lose us. Mumbling makes it worse. Finish the word, pause, then move on — it sounds simple because it is. Reporters who actually do it come across as far more ...