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When is ‘soon’?

Dear Annie: I am a 31-year-old woman, and I’ve been with my boyfriend for five years. We’ve been talking about marriage for the past two — talking about it and talking about it. Every time it comes up, it’s positive. He tells me he can’t wait to marry me. But Annie, the proposal still ...

Today’s Birthdays

July 3, 2026 Jesse Formolo, Iron Mountain July 4, 2026 Kim Olson, Norway July 5, 2026 Dale Warren, Kingsford

Crystal Falls Library sets story hour schedule, upcoming events

CRYSTAL FALLS — Fun things are happening at the Crystal Falls District Community Library next week. For each of the following story hours, the kids will listen to several stories, have a snack and juice, and then participate in the activity listed or do the given craft. All events are free ...

Telephone retirees lunch set

IRON MOUNTAIN — The AT&T, Michigan Bell retirees and former employees will meet for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain.

Social Security to fully transition to electronic payments

LANSING — As of September 2025, federal law and Executive Order 14247 require federal benefits to be paid electronically. To improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance security in federal payments, the Department of the Treasury is phasing out paper checks. Social Security plans to ...

Class Get-togethers

Today — Forest Park High School Class of 1971, reunion, starting at 4:30 p.m., Paint River Landing. Attendees should bring their own meals. Memorabilia will be displayed. Tuesday — Iron River High School Class of 1965, gathering, 10 a.m., Iron River Senior Center, 814 N. Fourth ...