Lifestyles

‘Wisconsin Idols’ history tour in Florence on Saturday

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Wisconsin History Makers Tour will bring history directly to Florence with a presentation by Dean Robbins titled “Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me” at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Florence County Library, 400 Olive Ave. in Florence. In collaboration with community partners, the tour provides an opportunity for the group’s historians, curators and authors to share the stories of this great state. Author Robbins offers a unique perspective on legendary figures with often surprising connections to the state, including Jackie ...

Genealogical Society to meet Thursday in CF

CRYSTAL FALLS — The Iron County Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Harbour House Museum, 17 N. Fourth St. in Crystal Falls. Participants should note the change of time and venue. A representative of the Harbour House Museum will present a program about Agnes Davies, a survivor of the fateful Titanic ocean liner disaster. After the ship hit an iceberg during her maiden voyage and began to sink, Davies was among the fortunate ones who was able to board a lifeboat. Once picked up by another ship, she was transported to New York City and from there she traveled to ...

dela Cruz selected as DAR Good Citizen

NORWAY — Alyssa dela Cruz, a 2026 Norway High School graduate, was chosen as the Good Citizen for 2026 by the Onagomingkway Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. To be considered for the award, dela Cruz was first selected by staff at her school for showing ...

Casino shows

IRON MOUNTAIN — Upcoming entertainment at casinos in the region includes: Island Resort & Casino Harris (1-877-ISL-SHOW) Headlining at the Island Showroom: June 27 — Who’s Bad: Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience, $20. July 2 — Forever Seger: The Silver Bullet Experience, $20. Sept. 19 — Dusty Slay, $30. Lounge entertainment Friday and Saturday — The Peltier Brothers June 4-6 — Marshall Star Band June 11-13 — Derailed June 18-20 — Laurie and the Lefties June 26-27 — The Grand Design Band July 2-4 — King Brothers July 10-11 — Chad ...

Five generations

Former IM resident to star in LA play on Saturday

LOS ANGELES — Amanda (Kleiman) Sherlock of Los Angeles, formerly of Iron Mountain, on Saturday will star in the play “Waiting Room,” written and directed by Italian writer, actor and director Francesco Bauco. The production will take place at the Zipper Hall in downtown L.A. ...