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Golden K awards two scholarships to Bay College students

KINGSFORD — A flurry of events and holiday doings had 2025 go out in a whirl. Ushering year 2026, snowfall facilitated a full swing of winter activities. Bring on the snowmobiles, as trails are groomed to perfection. Wax up those skies to enjoy the waiting trails ski trails. The most ...

New Year’s Eve traditions through the years

NIAGARA, Wis. — Like Christmas, every family celebrates the coming of the New Year differently. And those celebrations may change with each stage of our lives. I always enjoyed New Year’s Eve almost more than Christmas, and I still feel the same today. It is like the sigh of relaxation ...

Savvy Caregiver workshop offered on line

MARQUETTE — Registration is underway for Savvy Caregiver, a nationally recognized educational training program for family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or memory loss and are living at home. The workshop has six weekly sessions, each lasting two hours, and will be via Zoom from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern time Thursdays from Jan. 15 to Feb.19. Savvy Caregiver is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress. There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required. Class size is limited. Registration ends when the class is ...

Stories behind favorite Christmas traditions

NIAGARA, Wis. — Have you ever wondered about the origins of our Christmas traditions? I did a little digging on the website history.com and found the origins of those holiday traditions that are uniquely American. Luminaries are simple, folded brown bags filled with sand and lit from the ...

Golden K hosts annual Christmas party for special needs children

KINGSFORD — Traditions are one of the things that make the holidays special. We enjoy reunions with family and friends. We share gifts, greetings and smiles. Maybe we get a chance to wear that Christmas sweater and hang lights around the house. On Monday, Dec. 15 the Golden K group ...

Christmas traditions change as we age

NIAGARA, Wis. — Amid the many holiday preparations that keep all of us busy at this time of year, it is nice to leave some time for reminiscing. My husband and I like to have a little “happy hour” in front of the Christmas tree a few evenings a week, during which time we remember ...