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Husband crosses the line online

Dear Annie: My husband has recently become obsessed with Twitter. He spends hours a day on his computer away from his family. I’ve supported this unusual hobby until recently. I noticed he and another female Tweeter calling each other “besties,” and they have cute nicknames for each ...

Today’s Birthdays

Sept. 19, 2026 Tina Gribble, Quinnesec Pam L. Foster, Aurora, Wis. William Panek, Florence, Wis. Sept. 20, 2026 Chrislyn Inglese, Felch MaryBeth Paul, Norway Megan Yaggie, Quinnesec Michele Campbell, Vulcan

Walking tour of Florence historic buildings Tuesday

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Historical Society will host a guided walk Tuesday featuring some of the 37 historic places listed in its “Historical Florence Walking Tour” guidebook. Participants should meet at 6 p.m. at the museum on the corner of 201 Florence Ave. and U.S. 2. The walk is a little more than a mile, with a midway stop for rest and refreshments at the Encore on Central. There is no charge for the guided walk; however, donations are always appreciated. The guidebook will be available for purchase for the nominal cost of $5.

NARFE to gather Tuesday in Norway

NORWAY — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees group, or NARFE, will meet at noon Tuesday at Mike’s on Main in Norway. 

PEO Chapter AN to meets Monday

IRON MOUNTAIN — P.E.O. Chapter AN will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. Sue Tinti will host, with Jan Collins as co-host. Members should call with regrets only for planning purposes. 

Crystal Falls Musicale meets on Monday

CRYSTAL FALLS — The Crystal Falls Musicale will have its first meeting of the 2026-2027 season at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Christ United Methodist Church in Crystal Falls. The program will welcome back members, celebrate milestone birthdays and review the program for the next season. The organization’s mission is to support music for the students of Forest Park Schools and the community, including awarding music scholarships. Members are needed to assist with events and to serve on committees; singing ability is not required. Hostesses for the meeting will be Marsha Wainio and ...