Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration is using ads depicting wrinkled skin on youthful faces and teenagers paying for cigarettes with their teeth in a campaign to show the nation's young people the costs associated with smoking. The federal agency said Tuesday it is launching a $115 million multimedia education campaign called "The Real Cost" that's aimed at stopping teenagers from smoking and encouraging them to quit. Advertisements will run in more than 200 markets throughout the...
By J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor Super Bowl party food is supposed to be indulgently heavy and satisfying. It should be rich and savory and totally over the top. So to satisfying all of those criteria, I created a mega mashup that draws on two classic party foods - Buffalo chicken wings and nachos. The resulting buffalo chicken nachos are easy to assemble, but pack tons of big, bold flavor to get you through the big game. And because they are nachos, it's easy to make enough to feed a crowd. To...
IRON RIVER - Preparations for the second IronLine sled dog race, set for Friday and Saturday in Iron River, are in full swing, according to organizers. "A lot of the vision from last year's race is coming together this year," said Josh Brindle, one of the race directors. Events begin at the Mushers Village on Friday at 5 p.m. The Iron River RV Park near the Iron County Chamber of Commerce will be converted into the Mushers Village before the start of Friday's race, featuring vendors and warming...
MERCER, Wis. - Area children are able to gather, play and socialize each Monday during the Mercer Area Play Group, held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Mercer Public Library and Community Center. The group is a casual get-together to allow children to play and their caregivers to socialize. Each week, different activities are planned and stories and a snack are offered. Activities are geared for children up to 5 years old, but older kids and home school students are also welcome. Twice a month,...
ONTONAGON - Ontonagon County Animal Protection is encouraging adoption of its available animals by offering special fees for black or black and white animals in January. "Many of our cats are solid black or black and white, and both our current dogs are black," said Janet Wolfe, an OCAP spokesperson. "With life getting back to normal after the holidays, it's a good time to offer special adoption pricing. All our animals are healthy and friendly, so it's just a matter of meeting them and seeing...
SAULT STE. MARIE (AP) - A Michigan university has issued its annual list of annoying words, and those flexible enough to take selfies of themselves twerking should take note. In addition to "selfie" and "twerking," there was a strong sense among those who nominated words to this year's list that the word "hashtag" and term "Mr. Mom" had both run their course. "Selfie," a term that describes a self-taken photo, often from a smartphone, led the way among the more than 2,000 nominations submitted...
JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) - Watch parts and small tools were spread across the top of Bob Witzack's 100-year-old oak watchmaker's bench in the upstairs studio of his rural Rock County home. An antique lamp and natural sunlight combined to light his workspace. Collecting and repairing old pocket and wristwatches is a hobby of this 65-year-old retired railroad engineer who is drawn to life of a bygone era. "It's just a passion for a world that doesn't exist anymore. They're pieces of the past," he...
I know this will make me sound like some ultra-serious dieter - which I'm not! - but I love raw celery. The humble celery stalk shines in so many ways, from a bloody mary to a snack stuffed with peanut butter or pimento cheese. To me, it's the cracker of the vegetable world. It's what I reach for when I want a snack or a salad that is pure and simple and uncomplicated. Conveniently, it also happens to be high in fiber and low in calories. There is an urban legend that it has zero calories -...
I started by shopping, assuming the only way I could have an industrial-style bookcase was by paying a hefty sum for one. As this style of furniture has become more popular, many different companies and craftsmen have begun offering variations on the theme: rustic, sturdy shelving units, and tables made from planks of wood and plumbing parts. Meanwhile, the Internet has also become crowded with do-it-yourself instructions for making these pieces. It sounded relatively easy. But I was skeptical:...
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MILWAUKEE (AP) - They come from donors, Dumpsters and Craigslist, and they're helping veterans get back on their feet. For veterans undergoing drug and alcohol rehabilitation who have lost their driver's licenses, bicycles can be much more than a mode of transportation. They can be a lifeline. Rick Cherone, a Vietnam veteran from New Berlin, began picking up bicycles he saw in garbage bins, repairing them and dropping them off at Milwaukee's VA hospital. Then two peer counselors at the VA...
MERCER, Wis. - The Mercer Parent Teacher Student Association offered tricks and treats for Halloween revelers Saturday with its annual Loonacy Fest held at the Mercer School. Students worked to transform the school into a "Halloween extravaganza," a news release said. Each class was responsible for a game room, with proceeds raised going to class treasuries. Attendees enjoyed games like a cake and pie walk, a silent auction, bingo, a Halloween cafe and other holiday-themed activities. "Thanks to...
HURLEY — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Ashland will hold a recognition banquet for 2013 on Saturday at the Iron County Memorial Building in Hurley. More than 60 Iron County volunteers will attend the banquet, featuring an Italian dinner. The event begins at 12:30 p.m. Beth Scoth will make introductions before the meal. Award presentations, fun and games will follow the meal, according to a news release. Two locals will be honored at the banquet: Pearl Cornetto, of Gile and Apache J...
ONTONAGON COUNTY — Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment has been awarded a Stewards for Trails, Education and Partnerships grant to benefit its Courtney Equestrian Trail. The trail is located in the Ottawa National Forest in eastern Ontonagon County. The $3,875 grant comes from the American Quarter Horse Association’s corporate Partner, Tractor Supply Company. Funds will go toward improvements to the trail area south of the Firesteel River. “In addition to trail...
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