Kids listen to a reading of “The Foot Book,” by Dr. Seuss. – Photo by Sophie Horgan MILLTOWN – Following the birthday of the world-renowned children’s author Dr. Seuss, which falls on March 2, the Milltown Public Library held a celebration event in his honor on Thursday, March 6. At 11:15 a.m. that day, kids were welcomed in for a fun time full of games, snacks and all the classic Dr. Seuss stories they could fit in which were read by youth and adult services librarian Rachel Mielke. Kids gathered in a circle on the floor and giggled as they [...]

A close-knit crowd gathers in the Frederic Arts Center as Web and Jay perform Bob Dylan’s “Positively 4th Street.” – Photo by Sophie Horgan   FREDERIC – Kicking off a new season of live music, Frederic Arts held an indoor “Raising the Roof” concert the windy evening of Feb. 28. Live music by Web and Jay filled the intimate setting as guests listened and laughed together throughout the packed house. Popcorn was provided by the Frederic Arts Center, and beverages were available for purchase as well. A “ribbon” (toilet paper) cutting ceremony took place during intermission, finally introducing the nearly finished [...]

Chief Dan Mosay demonstrates his father’s blessed pipe for the audience at Thursday’s presentation at the Luck Museum. - Photo by Sophie Horgan   LUCK – A packed audience filled up the Luck Museum Thursday, Feb. 27, for an enlightening talk given by Chief Dan Mosay of the St. Croix Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The Luck Museum Presenter Program features a wide range of interesting presentation topics from a variety of local figures or speakers, including Mosay’s discussion on the history and culture of the Ojibwe people. The 4 p.m. conversation delved into the history and cultural practices of [...]

Volunteers work to keep the kitchen running smoothly at Friday’s fish fry. – Photo by Sophie Horgan   MILLTOWN – The Milltown VFW held their monthly Friday Fish Fry on Feb. 21, for an evening full of fish and good company. Starting at 4:30 p.m., a surplus of fish-loving guests filed in through the lower level of the VFW for a full $12 meal that included fish, two sides, a dinner roll and dessert. Happy hour at the VFW ran alongside this from 4-6 p.m., as dinner was served until 7 p.m. or until it was all gone. All run [...]

Senior Christian Greener, second from left, assisted in the kitchen during the lasagna supper that was served by several of the seniors and their parents. Great meal along with several other things going on besides the doubleheader basketball game. - Photo by Jeanne Alling   LUCK – Prior to the doubleheader basketball games that took place at Luck on Friday, Feb. 21, a lasagna dinner scholarship fundraiser was open in the high school cafeteria for all spectators to enjoy. For a tradition that has taken place for over 30 years and always stuck to lasagna, this year’s meal was generously [...]