KINGSFORD — Looking out the window facing north, the bird bath is still buried in snow. Move to the south side of the house and the grass is showing promise of green grass. The birds are busy checking the ground for possible food supply and building nests. One could put on snowshoes and ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — As the weather turns warmer and more and more snow melts away, my thoughts turn to summer and future plans: people I want to travel to visit, jaunts around the U.P. to places my husband and I haven’t seen in a while, and quality time spent lounging on our deck with friends ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — The evolution of the kitchen is an interesting one. Of all the rooms in a home, this one contains the most opportunity for advancement. It can be argued that the kitchen, as the center for the preparation of family meals, is also the hub of the home. I remember the kitchens ...

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 ...

KINGSFORD — Monday mornings hold several feelings for young and old alike. The Golden K seniors prepare for their usual meeting looking forward to beginning their week, as younger people approach it with apprehension to start another work week or school days full of unknowns. Chair Candy ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — You may recognize the question asked in today’s headline as the one whose answer indicates whether you are an optimist or pessimist. Humans are complex creatures so most of us are a blend; we have our good days when we can be an optimist and cloudier days when we feel more ...