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AARP Foundation tax-aide seeking volunteers

IRON MOUNTAIN — The AARP Foundation and the Dickinson County Library are looking to expand their team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season by recruiting individuals interested in tax preparation. Tax-Aide is an AARP Foundation program with a mission to provide high-quality, free income tax preparation to low and moderate income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 50 and older. Last year, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers helped more than 70,000 Michigan residents file their federal and state tax returns. The program is offered at nearly 200 sites in Michigan — ...

Taking a quick look back to the year 1969

NIAGARA, Wis. — As 2025 draws to its close, I wanted to take a look back to a year that is near and dear to my heart — 1969. Not only was it the year I graduated from high school and was very much looking forward to starting college, but it was also a year of tumult in our country’s ...

Golden K members hear presentation on yoga

By Joan Jouppi For The Daily News KINGSFORD — Zero. Monday's meeting began with zero degrees outside. Members with foresight have already headed south to enjoy warmer climates in Florida, Texas and Arizona. The rest of the hardy group warmed up with a few Christmas carols and hot coffee. ...

Good news! Our brains do not stop developing

NIAGARA, Wis. — For years we have been under the impression that mental decline is a hallmark of aging, and an inescapable one at that. We have been told that our brain increases its capacity throughout adolescence, reaches its peak in our 20s, and then begins its gradual decline into our ...

Breitung Township Schools superintendent speaks to Golden K

KINGSFORD — It’s official, winter is here. It is evidenced by the white stuff that blew in, dumping inches of snow and causing power outages. It meant slippery roads and mandated cautious driving. The Golden K members bundle up, brush off the car and head for their Monday morning ...

Golden K Club learns about the latest scam

By Candy Buchcuski For The Daily News KINGSFORD — On another beautiful fall day in the 40s, the Golden K gathered to hear speaker Trooper Geno Basanese from the Michigan State Police Iron Mountain Post address the problem of new scams. The welcome song was sung for Basanese and Kendra ...