NIAGARA, Wis. — When my husband and I were dating back in the early 1970s, we could have a pretty good time on a twenty-dollar bill. We lived 40 miles apart — he in Menasha and I in Ripon — so just the driving back and forth twice in one night took a good bit of gas. But gas back then was ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — My husband and I have been very fortunate. For two people in their early 70s, neither one of us has had a life changing medical problem. We each have had issues that have been corrected, but nothing that necessitated us to change our habits. That changed recently, and I ...

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Monday morning brought sunshine and the promise of a reasonably nice day. It also brought the Golden K seniors to the First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall for their weekly meeting. Showing off her 90-plus years, Sharon Scholke wielded ...

KINGSFORD — Betty Senatori will celebrate her 100th birthday on Sunday. Betty was born in East Kingsford, where she raised her five children, Sherry, Dennis, Pete, Lori and John. She worked as a welder during World War II in Milwaukee, while the love of her life, Fred served overseas in the ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — Most of us shake our heads in disbelief each time we check out at the grocery store. I remember when I used to be able to feed our family of four for a fraction of what it costs today for just me and my husband. Granted, we eat better than the days of chili and casseroles, but ...

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — The holidays have passed, school has restarted and people have begun to settle into everyday life. January began the New Year with the expected cold. Snow-related events await the appearance of the frozen crystals. People who work and play in ...