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Library program coordinator presents program to Golden K

KINGSFORD — The calendar indicates spring is here. Overlooking the garden where daffodils and crocus should be popping out, there is only snow. The root beer stand has opened, and all things seem to be ready. What's missing? The green grass. One can only hope for warmer days and ...

When a wedding invite asks too much

Dear Annie: My husband and I are invited to my co-worker’s daughter’s midweek black-tie wedding at 3 p.m. My husband and I would need to leave work early to attend, and I feel it’s a burden to both take time off work and purchase or rent black-tie attire for a warm weather event in the ...

Today's Birthdays

April 11, 2026 Kameron Benjamin, Iron Mountain Meghan Rossato, Norway Mikayle Faull, Green Bay, Wis. Paul Holton, Aurora, Wis. April 12, 2026 Marion Joy Bilski 93 Norway

Thoughtful sign puts guests at ease

Dear Heloise: I spent hours crocheting edges on my guest towels, but visitors never used them. They noticed the towels, hesitated, and dried their hands elsewhere. To solve this, I wrote a short poem and placed it in clear view: "You are a guest, and we're happy you're here. These towels are ...

Flannel fundraiser cancelled

ESCANABA — Tri-County Safe Harbor recently announced, with regrets, the cancellation of its upcoming fundraising event, Flannel For A Cause, originally scheduled for April 25. "Despite strong community interest and support for the organization's mission, ticket sales did not reach the minimum threshold for profitability for the advance headcount with the event catering provider. As a result, the difficult decision was made to cancel the event," a news release issued this week stated. The organization provides resources and shelter to survivors of domestic abuse and has offices in ...