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Crystal Falls Library hosts events

CRYSTAL FALLS — The Friends of the Crystal Falls Library will be gift wrapping by donation from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Crystal Falls District Community Library. This event is a part of the Ladies Night Out that is taking place throughout Crystal Falls Businesses. They will have ...

Library events for November listed

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County Library has announced its activities and events for November. They include: — The Graveyard Shift Book Club: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain. This new book club is perfect for teens and adults who love to ...

Coping with uncertainty, dealing with disappointments

NIAGARA, Wis. — We all have certain hopes and dreams about how our lives will turn out, and no one lives to old age without learning that those hopes and dreams are not always realized. Our hopes may extend beyond our own lives to the times in which we live. For example, we may have had hopes ...

KMS students honored

The Kingsford Middle School eighth grade students of the month for October are Clara Grymes and Henrik Wedge. 

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Carolyn Joe & the Groove perform tonight

IRON MOUNTAIN — Carolyn Jo & The Groove Show will perform tonight for the Girls Night Out After Party at Oddfellows in Iron Mountain. The Eagle River, Wis., group will play a variety of bluegrass, Americana and rock music from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The music is being sponsored by Lume. The ...

Thorogood and Destroyers to play casino

HARRIS — George Thorogood and the Destroyers will headline the Showroom stage at 8 p.m. Eastern time on March 7-8 at Island Resort & Casino. The Baddest Show On Earth Tour is a hit-driven, all-systems-go, bad-to-the-bone high-wire act with no equal. Tickets are $51, with $1 going to ...

Beyonce leads Grammy nominations

NEW YORK (AP) — Welcome toBeyoncé country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, “Cowboy Carter” rules the nation. She leads the nods with 11, bringing her career total to 99 nominations. That makes her the most nominated artist in Grammy history. “Cowboy Carter” is up ...

Steely Dan tribute show on Saturday

IRON MOUNTAIN — Steely Dane, the ultimate Steely Dan Tribute — No. 1 in the Midwest — comes to The Braumart for a performance Saturday, Nov. 9. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the concert to start at 7 p.m. This will be the first time Steely Dane has played in the Upper Peninsula, ...

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Coping with uncertainty, dealing with disappointments

NIAGARA, Wis. — We all have certain hopes and dreams about how our lives will turn out, and no one lives to old age without learning that those hopes and dreams are not always realized. Our hopes may extend beyond our own lives to the times in which we live. For example, we may have had hopes ...

Dementia Caregiving Series offered online in December

MARQUETTE — Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for caregivers of people with dementia, will take place via Zoom from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesdays Dec. 4 through Dec. 18. The three online sessions will provide participants with basic information about ...

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade

NIAGARA, Wis — The title of today’s column is most likely familiar to everyone. I am sure we grew up hearing it; whenever we were disappointed with an event in our lives, this was the advice given by our parents. And I am sure most of us repeated it to our own children. No one has a life ...

Venditti gives presentation on bees to the Golden K

By JOAN JOUPPI For The Daily News KINGSFORD — October concluded with all kinds of trick-or-treat opportunities. It was time to reset the clocks as a foggy, rainy November rolled in. There was a definite chill in the air. The Golden K seniors made their way to the First Presbyterian Church ...

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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 ...

Engaged

Brian and Rachael Gray of Ishpeming are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Caylie Jayde Gray, to Andrew James Kangas, son of Kevin and Mary Kangas of Norway. Caylie is a 2011 graduate of Westwood High School and received her bachelor of science in speech language and hearing ...

Edlund — 65th

IRON MOUNTAIN — Glenn and Shirley Edlund of Iron Mountain celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Wednesday. The couple was married on Feb. 14, 1959, at First Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. They have four children, six grandchildren and their first great-granddaughter will arrive in ...

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Mini-grants awarded to three area teachers

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County chapter of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel) recently awarded three mini-grants of $250 each to local educators for the purchase of materials: Marcus Celello, Iron Mountain High School; Jessica Clarke, Breitung Township Schools; and Patrick ...

PEO Chapter AN meets Monday

IRON MOUNTAIN — PEO Chapter AN will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1210 S Kimberly Ave. in Iron Mountain. Marcie Kavin will present a program about Cottey College. Members of Chapters EN and CX are also invited to attend. Chapter AN sisters are asked to RSVP ...

Foxy Loxy ladies meet on Nov. 20

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Red Hat Foxy Loxy ladies will gather for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Oddfellows in Iron Mountain.

Doll club to meet Thursday

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods will have its November meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday in the meeting room of the Kalmar Senior Center, 1011 Railroad St. in Eagle River. The topic of the meeting will be boy dolls. From Raggedy Andy to Ken and G.I. Joe to American ...

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Free community meal planned on Nov. 24 in Norway

NORWAY — Grace Methodist Church of Norway, will offer a free community meal from 5 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov 24. The menu will be turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole and dessert. There is no cost for the dinner, a donation basket will be available. The ...

‘Come to Supper’ meal planned Nov. 25

FLORENCE, Wis. — The First Presbyterian Church will have its regularly scheduled “Come to Supper” meal on Monday, Nov. 25. This free hot meal with a beverage and dessert will be served from 5 to 5:45 p.m. in the church’s fellowship hall. Families and individuals are encouraged to ...

Church offers free meal tonight

IRON MOUNTAIN — A free meal will be available at 5 p.m. today at First Global Methodist Church, 106 Fourth St., behind the Hardee’s restaurant in Iron Mountain.

Hunter’s Bake Sale and Raffle starts today

VULCAN — The Women’s League of St. Barbara Catholic Church in Vulcan will host its annual Hunter’s Bake Sale and Raffle. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through Friday in the church parish hall. They will again be sold from 9 a.m. to noon or until sold out Saturday, Nov. ...

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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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 ...

Growing plants in straw bales

If you’d like to install a raised bed but don’t have the resources to build one, you can achieve the same effect by growing your plants in straw bales. It’s also a great option for those with poor soil or who don’t have a patch of dirt to call their own. Typically used as Halloween ...

Revitalizing your garden this spring

Gardening is a rewarding hobby that pays a host of significant dividends. Many people love gardening because it allows them to spend time outdoors, and that simple pleasure is indeed a notable benefit of working in a garden. But the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture notes that ...

Tony’s Green Thumb

Grace Zinke tends to plants at Tony’s Green Thumb, 3920 D Road in Bark River. She has worked at the greenhouse for more than four years. Tony’s is celebrating 62 years of business. They offer a variety of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, unique and custom planters and hanging ...