NIAGARA, Wis. — Most of us never give aging a thought until we hit the 60th year. At least, this was true for me. Certainly, when I was a child, I looked forward to birthdays because in my young mind, I would finally attain the age of coveted privileges. Since I was the oldest, I had to be ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — I have noticed that much more information has been being shared in the media lately regarding teenage depression. During the COVID epidemic, our awareness of depression became more acute as the social isolation during that time was very prevalent. As you may remember, people ...

KINGSFORD — Change is in the air as summer approaches its twilight. A quietness has entered the aura of the community, although it definitely has not affected the traffic. That is still as busy as ever, but it seems that people have calmed some. Summer programs and events are winding down ...

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Florence County will bring back Jeff Kersten, outreach specialist for the Bureau of Consumer Protection, to speak on scams from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Florence Utilities Building, 501 Spring Ave. in Florence. ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — Like most kids, I really looked forward to summer vacation. We never really did a lot, but that was the point really. All schedules dropped away. We could sleep late — often having breakfast cereal for lunch. There were no classes, no teachers, no homework, few rules and a ...

KINGSFORD — August has made its appearance, slowly easing out summer. Camping trips, special events, and crazy lazy days will soon be fond memories. Seasons come and go, each one with unique opportunities. Beginning with planting, then the growing. Next comes the reaping and abundant harvest ...