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Barbie bungee jumping

Sara Tregillis’ and Scott Kleiman’s eighth grade classes at Kingsford Middle School recent conducted bungee jumps using a Barbie doll and rubber bands. The consideration of cord length is very important in a bungee jump, according to the teachers — too short and the jumper doesn’t get ...

When grocery lists meet rocket ships

Dear Annie: I recently introduced my 62-year-old husband to emojis, and now I fear I’ve made a huge mistake. Every text I receive — whether it’s “Pick up milk” or “Your sister called” — is followed by a winking face, a heart and, inexplicably, a rocket ship. He signs grocery ...

Today’s Birthdays

March 13, 2026 Nina Strand, Iron Mountain Sandy Fontecchio, Iron Mountain Brent Hostettler, Quinnesec

Spring market planned Saturday

NIAGARA, Wis. — A spring market will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Niagara Community Center, 569 Washington Ave. in Niagara. The event will feature crafts, vendors and raffles baskets. Proceeds will be used for kids in need. For more information, contact Brenda at 715-620-0026.

Concert, pie and raffle for Pi Day at CF Library

CRYSTAL FALLS — The Crystal Falls District Community Library will celebrate Pi Day on Saturday. The Foucault Brothers will perform a Pi Day concert starting at 2 p.m. at the library. The duo of Roy and Paul promise to include a song or two in their line-up about “pie.” The Friends of ...

Worple to speak on memoir Saturday at Florence library

FLORENCE, Wis.— Author Todd Worple of Florence, Wis., will speak at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Florence County Library on his memoir, “Call of the Raven: a Young Couple’s Venture into the Wilderness of Southeast Alaska.” The book is a true story that takes readers on a journey into the ...