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Perennials to consider for your garden this year

Gardening is a rewarding hobby that provides a great reason to get outdoors. Getting one’s hands dirty in the garden often pays off with a colorful, awe-inspiring and aesthetically appealing finished product. Perennials are plants that live multiple years. Even though perennials may die back above ground each winter, their roots remain alive, which is why the colorful blooms typically return anew once warm weather makes a comeback. Gardeners who want to capitalize on the hardiness of perennials can consider these plants for their gardens this season. — Coreopsis: Coreopsis are ...

Big Ten reports $1.47B in revenue, average $79.9M to schools

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — The Big Ten joined the Southeastern Conference in crossing the $1 billion mark in total revenue for the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking a significant uptick in payouts to its member schools. The league reported roughly $1.47 billion in total revenue in its federal tax ...

Going where care is needed

This is the second part of a feature story with nurse Rhonda Lindstrom of Aurora, Wis. The first part ran Wednesday, which was National Nurse Appreciation Day recognizing the dedication and contributions that nurses provide in society. --------- AURORA, Wis. — For the past decade, ...

Kingsford to host veterans event at Lodal Park in June

KINGSFORD — A Hometown Heroes commemorative event is planned for 2 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Lodal Park in Kingsford. The event will be a way to honor area veterans and their families and bring emphasis to the Hometown Heroes banners that will hang on utility poles at the park from Memorial ...

Niagara names the top five in Class of 2026

NIAGARA, Wis. — The School District of Niagara has announced the top five scholars in the Niagara High School Class of 2026. The five students lead a graduating class of 26. They are — — Elesia Maree Sweig, 18, will graduate with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.994, ranking first in her class. She is the daughter of Heather and David Sweig. She has two siblings, Annika and Landon. Sweig has participated in volleyball, basketball and softball all four years of high school. She has also been actively involved in student council, National Honor Society, theater, ...

IM sets rubbish drop-offs, updates water bill deposits

IRON MOUNTAIN — Household rubbish will be accepted for disposal beginning Wednesday in front of Iron Mountain’s Department of Public Works Building at 125 N. Stephenson Ave. The drop-off site for city residents will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16. The entry is from Fleshiem Street behind Campioni True Value. A driver’s license and city utility bill with garbage fee will be required as proof of residency. Residents in rental units who do not have a utility bill in their name must go through their landlord to file a ...