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Seniors

There is both strength and beauty in diversity

NIAGARA, Wis. — There is so much dissention and unrest in our world right now. There seems to be a 50--50 split of opinion on just about every issue we face as a nation. In fact, my husband and I have noticed this in something as simple as The Daily News opinion poll. In too many situations, ...

Senior News: Would you want to live to be 100? Traits common to centenarians

NIAGARA, Wis. — It seems an impossibility, but there are now more than a half million people living around the world who are 100 years or older. This number is up from about 20,000 in the 1960s. The largest population of centenarians can be found in Japan and the United States. In fact, Japan ...

Family Ties receives donations

Chris Tomassucci/Daily News Photos Ava and Selena Okler donated much-needed items to Dickinson-Iron Community Services Agency’s Family Ties Adult Day Care Center in Iron Mountain as part of their Christmas in July celebration. Soap, treats, candy and necessities were donated for the ...

The forces and events that shape our personalities

NIAGARA, Wis. — How do we become the unique individuals that we are? What shapes and defines our personalities? There has long been a debate as to which has more influence: nature or nurture. Do we have our genetic DNA or our family environment to thank … or to blame? Experts have pretty ...

Summer brings fun in the water … and old memories

NIAGARA, Wis. — Our much-anticipated summer is now in full swing, and with it comes all manner of fun in the water. Our beautiful northern region provides us with many lakes and rivers, so opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking and swimming abound and have created lots of fun memories ...

Golden K learns about mushroom systems

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — A refreshing rain welcomed the Golden K seniors on Monday. Happily sharing their weekend adventures, the members gathered around tables filled with warm coffee and delicious doughnuts. Chairperson Lois Outcelt rang the bell getting the group ...