Dear Annie: “Ashton,” a popular boy from my child’s elementary school class, moved away in the middle of last year. A couple of months later, his mom let me know they would be visiting. She asked if I would organize some of Ashton’s classmates for a get-together, and I agreed. I sent ...

May 2, 2026 Bayler Pietrantonio, 6, Norway Sandi Lefebvre, Iron Mountain May 3, 2026 Cheryl Selmo, Iron Mountain Bruce Casanova, Iron Mountain

KINGSFORD — Feeding America West Michigan will bring a mobile food pantry Wednesday, May 13, to Redemption Hill Church, 332 S. Carpenter Ave. in Kingsford. Free food will be available to all households experiencing food insecurity. The drive-thru food distribution begins promptly at 11 ...

FOSTER CITY — The 2026 Spring Clean-Up for the Oscar G. Johnson Memorial will start at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the site along M-69 in Foster City. The work involves light gardening and raking. Groups and individuals are welcome. Those taking part are asked to bring a rake and gloves if ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — The Friends of the Niagara Library will host an Author Talk and book signing with bestselling author Joe Verdegan at 7 p.m. Monday. Verdegan, of Dunbar, Wis., will discuss his 2025 release, “The Monfils 6 Case — 30 Years Later.” The true crime book covers one of the ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — PEO Chapter AN will host a fundraiser meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the home of Linda Opsahl. Co-hostess will be Amber Peeden. Directions will be emailed to members, who are asked to send regrets only for planning purposes.