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Golden K member tells story

KINGSFORD — Snow flurries continue to fall, along with the blowing, blustery winds. Although the first day of spring was two weeks ago, it’s not in the air. Golden K hasn’t met for two weeks due to inclement weather, but members arrived “bundled up” and greeted each other warmly on ...

The idea of acquiring Greenland is not a new one

NIAGARA, Wis. — The topic of today’s column may surprise some of you as much as it did me when I read it in an email from History Facts. I decided to share it with you through this column, not because I thought it was a particularly good idea, but because I was just so amused and wondered ...

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser in Norway

NORWAY — The Norway-Vulcan Women’s Club spaghetti and meatball dinner fundraiser will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at the Crossroads Alliance Church in Norway. The menu will include spaghetti and meatballs, a salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children ...

I left but still want clarity

Dear Annie: I’m struggling to make sense of this situation, but it felt like a red flag. I started dating a man, and one night out to dinner, we ran into a woman he knew from college and her boyfriend. She seemed nice, and after a brief chat, they left. He briefly told me about her ...

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Casino shows

Island Resort & Casino Harris (1-877-ISL-SHOW) Headlining at the Island Showroom: April 26 — The Lithium Experience: Classic Albums Live, $20. May 2 — Free Beer & Hot Wings Show (live morning radio show and evening show), starting at $25. May 3 — Neil Diamond Tribute ...

Pianist to bring Floyd Cramer’s style Saturday to Crystal Falls

CRYSTAL FALLS — Nashville pianist Jason Coleman is in the spotlight at 7 p.m. Saturday at Crystal Theatre in Crystal Falls with a tribute titled “Last Date: The Floyd Cramer Story.” The grandson of piano legend Floyd Cramer, made famous for the Nashville sound of the ’50s and ’60s, ...

Albums by Elton John, Miles Davis enter National Recording Registry

By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Albums from Elton John, Miles Davis, Tracy Chapman, Mary J. Blige and the cast of “Hamilton” are entering America’s audio canon, along with singles from Helen Reddy and Celine Dion and the music of “Minecraft.” New ...

Pink Floyd tribute band returns to the Braumart

IRON MOUNTAIN — In The Flesh, a Pink Floyd tribute band, will rock the Braumart at 8 p.m. Saturday. The public is invited to help the Braumart celebrate their 100th anniversary with this great return performance. Every In The Flesh performance includes a full seven-piece band, along with ...

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Golden K member tells story

KINGSFORD — Snow flurries continue to fall, along with the blowing, blustery winds. Although the first day of spring was two weeks ago, it’s not in the air. Golden K hasn’t met for two weeks due to inclement weather, but members arrived “bundled up” and greeted each other warmly on ...

The idea of acquiring Greenland is not a new one

NIAGARA, Wis. — The topic of today’s column may surprise some of you as much as it did me when I read it in an email from History Facts. I decided to share it with you through this column, not because I thought it was a particularly good idea, but because I was just so amused and wondered ...

Senior Crafting Connection on Saturday

IRON MOUNTAIN — Senior Crafting Connection’s first community event will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Iron Mountain Senior Activity Center. This will be a free greeting card-making event open to any senior citizens in the area. There is no need to RSVP.

Have you ever heard of Swedish Death Cleaning?

NIAGARA, Wis. — When I recently happened across an article titled “Swedish Death Cleaning,” I knew I had to save it for use in this column. Maybe it is not an unheard-of concept for many of you who have grown up in this area or who are of Swedish ancestry. But being of German heritage ...

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Engaged

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Westcott of Vulcan announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie, to Mark Hutton of Carlow, Ireland. A July 2025 wedding is planned.

Engaged

Together with their parents, Joseph Crosson and Kristen Gendron are excited to announce their engagement. Kristen is the daughter of Dr. Toby and Karen Gendron and the granddaughter of late Frank and Barbara Schinderle and late Frank and Dean Gendron. She is a 2014 graduate of Iron Mountain ...

Vivio — 50th

QUINNESEC — Hilda and Ernie Vivio of Quinnesec celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple wed on June 22, 1974, in Norway. They have three children, Ed (Martin), Eric (Amy Rock) and Laura (Chris Karle); and three beautiful granddaughters, Ali and Gwen Karle and Aspyn ...

Oakley, Williams

ESCANABA — Michelle Oakley and Duaine Williams were united in marriage on Monday, May 13, 2024, at noon in the heart of Escanaba. The two were married by the county clerk Nancy Przewrocki. Michelle and Duaine’s witnesses were Hailey Williams and Tonya Vincent Todd. Michelle’s ...

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Golden K member tells story

KINGSFORD — Snow flurries continue to fall, along with the blowing, blustery winds. Although the first day of spring was two weeks ago, it’s not in the air. Golden K hasn’t met for two weeks due to inclement weather, but members arrived “bundled up” and greeted each other warmly on ...

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser in Norway

NORWAY — The Norway-Vulcan Women’s Club spaghetti and meatball dinner fundraiser will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at the Crossroads Alliance Church in Norway. The menu will include spaghetti and meatballs, a salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children ...

Women’s Club book sale to begin today

IRON MOUNTAIN — The annual Book Sale sponsored by the Iron Mountain-Kingsford General Federation of Women’s Club will be today through Friday at the Midtown Mall in Iron Mountain. Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. This is the club’s ...

Stamp club meets April 15

IRON MOUNTAIN — The monthly meeting of the Northwoods Philatelic Society stamp club is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, in the Fellowship Room of First Lutheran Church, 1210 S. Stephenson Ave. in Iron Mountain. The church is located between Domino’s Pizza and Slumberland Furniture. ...

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Holy Tuesday service planned

KINGSFORD — The Dickinson County Community Chorus and the Iron Mountain Area Clergy Association have planned their annual Holy Tuesday service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. The ecumenical service consists of scripture readings and choral anthems based ...

Fourth Degree Knights Mass

Baraga Assembly 512, the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus, recently celebrated Mass before their regular meeting at the KC Hall in Kingsford. The Rev. Felix Abano Jr. from St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Niagara, Wis., was the celebrant. From left, seated are Tony Noska, Tim Chartier, ...

K of C fish bake Friday in Kingsford

KINGSFORD — The Iron Mountain-Kingsford Knights of Columbus Bishop Baraga Council 1585 will begin its annual Lenten fish bakes. The Lenten meals will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday and on April 11 at the hall, 520 W. Breitung Ave. in Kingsford. Dinner includes baked cod, mashed ...

Holy Tuesday service set

KINGSFORD — The Dickinson County Community Chorus and the Iron Mountain Area Clergy Association has planned its annual Holy Tuesday service on Tuesday, April 15. The program, which begins at 7 p.m., takes place at American Martyrs Catholic Church, 908 W. Sagola Ave. in Kingsford. Handicap ...

Book Reviews | VIEW ALL

Book Review: The Darwin Strain

Zoologist Bill Schutt and archaeologist J. R. Finch have written the final chapter in their trilogy, beginning with “The Himalayan Codex” and “Hell’s Gate” closing with the exciting finale “The Darwin Strain.” (William Morrow, 412 pages) Set in the post-World War II era, ...

Book Review: The New Girl

Gabriel Allon, Israel’s own version of master spy James Bond, has another daring mission in Daniel Silva’s latest spy thriller “The New Girl.” (Harper/475 pages) A young girl who had been attending the exclusive International School of Geneva is kidnapped. But the 12-year-old child is ...

Book Review: Never Look Back

Edgar Award-nominated author Alison Gaylin has a twisted tale of deadly family secrets in “Never Look Back.” (William Morrow, 339 pages) In the 1970s, a teenage couple, April Cooper and Gabriel LeRoy, went on a killing spree in Southern California similar to the murders committed by ...

Book Review: The Cutting Room

The team of Margaret Murphy and Helen Pepper, writing as Ashley Dyer, have their second crime novel - “The Cutting Room.” (William Morrow, 436 pages). Detectives Ruth Lake and Greg Carver are back after their debut in "Splinter in the Blood." British television viewers are captivated ...

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Kiwanis Home and Garden Show planned April 4-6 in Escanaba

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Kiwanis Club is gearing up for its annual Home and Garden Show, the event that famously includes a pancake breakfast as part of its major fundraiser. The show is bringing together over 40 vendors — hopefully 50 — to the Ruth Butler Building on Friday through ...

Glacial Gardeners seeking new members

FLORENCE, Wis. — Glacial Gardeners, a regional gardening group formed in 1997, is seeking new members. Meetings are at 5 p.m. on the second Monday of every month in the lower level conference room at the Florence Natural Resource Center. All are welcome to attend a meeting to learn more ...

Some hints to make life easier

Dear Heloise: Thanks so much to you, your loving mother, and your awesome readers for all the wonderful hints and ideas throughout the years! Here are a few of mine: — At 63, my hands are getting less useful, so I am using binder clips more often to keep things closed. I use the larger ones ...

Reseeding or replanting the lawn

Spring marks the return of flowering plants and warm weather. And homeowners know that spring also ushers in the return of home renovation season. Homeowners undoubtedly have an extensive list of projects on their to-do list this spring, and that may include helping their lawns and gardens ...