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Florence Parish to host ‘Worship in the Park’

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence Parish invites members and visitors to the annual “Worship in the Park” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Keyes Lake Park pavilion. Bill Fleming, a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, will lead the service. Organizers suggest attendees bring a lawn chair for more comfortable seating. They hope everyone will join them for worship and enjoy a time of fellowship, coffee and refreshments. The Florence Parish is a partnership in Christian ministry between Bethlehem Lutheran and First Presbyterian churches. They also welcome everyone to the regular 8 ...

Neighbor’s barking dog keeps baby awake

Dear Annie: My husband and I recently welcomed our first baby, and we are exhausted but overjoyed. We live in an apartment building, and after weeks of trial and error, we finally started getting our daughter onto a somewhat predictable sleep schedule. The problem is our next-door ...

Testing basements for dampness

Dear Heloise: My husband and I decided to remodel our basement and use it as a hobby/crafts/half-bath/extra TV room, where our teenagers and their friends can enjoy themselves or where we can gather as a family to watch movies. Since my dad had been a builder all his life and knew what to look ...

Aug. 4, 2026

Aug. 4, 2026 Vanessa Lanthier, Niagara, Wis.

Trumpeter Dr. Lexie Signor to perform with Norway City Band

NORWAY — The Norway City Band will perform its final concert of its 145th season today, featuring guest trumpeter, Dr. Lexie Signor. The concert will start at 7:30 p.m. at the Norway band shell on Main Street next to the City Hall. Signor is one of the most in-demand, versatile, and technically dazzling trumpet players in the Midwest. “Between her work as a classical soloist, a brilliantly dynamic lead player, or spinning nostalgic melodies from days gone by, she is undeniably one of the most formidable players performing for audiences across the country today,” Norway City ...

IC Genealogical Society meets Thursday

CASPIAN — The Iron County Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Iron County Historical Museum in Caspian. Members are to note the change in meeting venue. The group will view and discuss the “Roots Run Deep” farm exhibit at the museum. The special exhibit will be on display throughout August and will conclude with “A Day on the Farm” on Saturday, Sept. 5. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring a fun-filled family day with a Farmers Market, homestead vendors, games, tours, demonstrations and more. At 3 p.m., the celebration will continue ...