Local author offer book talk, signing
The library will be closed Saturday and Monday for Labor Day. Local author and educator, Linda Berg, will be giving a book talk and book signing for her newly published book, “The Kissing Pot,” in the large meeting room at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.
Prize offered in rainbow poetry contest
A $1,000 grand prize is being offered to the last poet standing in a contest sponsored by Rainbow Fine Arts.
Earth closes in on Jupiter in September
The darker, clearer skies of September mean good viewing conditions for Pisces, Aquarius and other watery autumn constellations as they flow into the evening sky from the east. In addition, Jupiter, the sun and the moon all lay claim to special attention this year.
UW-Superior faculty, staff ready to go
The University of Wisconsin-Superior is seeing strong enrollment of U.S. and international students, improved retention of continuing students, an influx of new faculty and a surge in the number of students living on campus.
Class for family members of individuals with a mental illness
“Family-to-Family” is a free class offered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for parents, spouses and close friends, siblings, and adult children of individuals with a serious mental illness.
In the service
Air Force Airman Nicolas W. Zakowitz graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Elderly nutrition
Senior Connections offers hot, nutritious meals Monday-Friday for people 60 or older, or with disabilities. Meals are served at congregate sites throughout Douglas County, and are delivered to homebound individuals.
Amnicon celebrates centennial
The residents of the town of Amnicon, past and present, and neighboring communities are eagerly awaiting the release of the Town of Amnicon’s 100-year centennial book, “Amnicon from the beginning” (a window into the past).
New, returning students prepare to start classes
Hundreds of University of Wisconsin-Superior students begin preparing for a new academic year this week as the university opens its fall semester with strong enrollment, a surge in students living on campus, and new programs to help students.
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The Head of the Lakes Junior Fair provided opportunities for 4-H members to exhibit projects they have been working on throughout the year, experience face-to-face judging of their exhibits and feel pride in their accomplishments.
Little signs equal big headache on highways
One sign of spring is the start of the rummage sale season. Small hand-made or store-bought signs announcing neighborhood garage sales may be a handy way to direct bargain hunters to a sale, but if they’re placed within a highway right of way, they’re considered an illegal sign and are subject to removal by highway maintenance crews. People who post the signs are also subject to a $10 forfeiture.
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