Dear Annie: My granddaughter, “Melanie,” thinks that she has a half-sister 24 years younger. Melanie believes that her father, long divorced from her mother, was asked by his former unattached girlfriend with whom he remained friendly, to “help” her have a child before it becomes ...
Aug. 20, 2026 Jamie Sjoquist, Amasa Dave Lantagne, Niagara, Wis.
Dear Heloise: I had to chuckle when I read the letter in your column from the woman who mentioned taking a crossword puzzle book to the doctor’s or other appointments when there’s a wait. I’ve been doing this myself for years. Everyone else is sitting there playing with their smartphones ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The weekend of July 24-25 marked the 55th-year reunion celebration of the Iron Mountain High School Class of 1971. A total of 33 classmates attended the reunion. Joining classmates at the festivities were 14 guests. The weekend started Friday evening with a mixer at ...
FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Historical Society is offering something new —the opportunity to step inside one of Florence’s historic homes while enjoying a traditional tea. In response to requests from people interested in seeing the interior of the stately yellow Victorian ...
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the meeting room of the Kalmar Senior Center, 1100 N. Railroad St. in Eagle River. Judy Karlsson of Wood Dale, Ill., will present a program on celebrity dolls. Creating dolls to honor and resemble famous people has always been a trademark of doll companies. Members and guests are encouraged to bring and share their own celebrity dolls. Guests are welcomed at all doll club meetings. For more information about the Enchanted Doll Club, contact Judy Wainwright at 715-482-9804.
