Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD — The Gogebic Range Solid Waste Management Authority board approved the a budget for the upcoming fiscal year Thursday. The authority is projected to have $1,006,399 in revenue for the fiscal year beginning July 1. While the numbers could change slightly as the authority’s auditor completes her review of the books, the 2015-’16 revenues stand at around $1,023,672. According to the documents presented to the board, the authority’s expenses are projected to be $925,946 — up slightly from the approximate $899,926 spent during the curre...
KIMBALL, Wis - The Northwoods Land Trust and town of Kimball are holding a ceremony June 25 to mark the protection of public access to Interstate Falls, The Northwoods Land Trust purchased property on the Wisconsin side of the falls in December 2015 and turned the land over to the town of Kimball. The day's events will begin with the trust's annual meeting at 11 a.m. in the Kimball Community Center. According to the trust's Executive Director Bryan Pierce, the meeting will include a virtual...
BESSEMER - A Bessemer man was sentenced to jail time for breaking and entering with intent to steal Tuesday in Gogebic County's Circuit Court. Cody Lyle Durant, 23, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years probation by Circuit Judge Michael Pope, although Durant can be released into a 90-day substance abuse treatment facility as soon a space opens up. Durant was credited with 104 days of jail time served. The sentence came after Durant pleaded guilty to the 10-year felony charge on Apri...
MERCER, Wis. - Mercer held its 10th annual Lupine Junefest on Saturday. Around the area the sun was shining, and the lupine was out in full bloom for the event. Many bicyclists showed-up to participate in the fundraiser ride. Bikers could choose from a 10-, 26-, 28-, or 50-mile ride along scenic county highways. The bikers were in for a treat with "beautiful blooming lupines for 13 miles" said Shari Younger member of the Lupine Junefest Organization Committee with the Mercer Chamber of...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - An inspection of the integrity of Copper Peak's launch structure began Monday, the latest in a series of work projects on the site over the last few weeks. The work is the latest step in preparing the site for future international ski flying competitions, according to Copper Peak Organizing Committee chairman Bob Jacquart. While Jacquart is excited for Copper Peak's future, he is aware the community in the past heard Copper Peak would host competitive events, but they didn't...
HURLEY — With the passage of the June 1 filing deadline for candidates running in August’s partisan primary, it appears several county incumbents will be running for re-election unopposed — although a number of candidates have filed to run for Iron County’s district attorney office. According to the Iron County Clerk’s office, Clerk Michael Saari and Register of Deeds Daniel Soine were both the only two file papers in their respective races. With Treasurer Mark Beaupre filing papers saying he didn’t intend to seek re-election, Deputy Trea...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD — The effort to launch a Boys and Girls Club of America chapter in the area continues as a group of residents met Monday at the Ironwood Public Safety Department to discuss moving forward. The group touted surveys filled out by parents of local students indicating their interest in participating in the club. “Our community actually thought we lost contact with the Boys and Girls Club, that (forming a local chapter) was a dead issue, because of events leading up to this point. So then I t...
BESSEMER - Bessemer's Class of 2016 members are now alumni after the district celebrated its commencement ceremony Sunday at A.D. Johnston High School. The ceremony featured performances of "Pomp and Circumstance," and "The Star Spangled Banner," before principal Dan VanderVelden delivered opening remarks. He urged the graduates to reflect on lessons learned from the valuable people in their lives, sharing some lessons he learned from his parents. One of the lessons his father taught him, when...
IRONWOOD - With dark storm clouds looming, bike riders from across the area took part in the seventh annual Go Ride R Range Ride Sunday. Organizers estimate 87 riders participated in the event, which began at Ironwood's Depot Park and went to the Erwin Township Hall before returning to Depot Park. "One of the cool things was ... the fine people out there at the Erwin Township Hall had lemonade and cookies for us," said organizer Jim Mildren. The route began on the constructed section of the...
MERCER, Wis. - Mercer eighth graders got the opportunity to visit three floating loon nest platforms Thursday as part of an Iron County Land and Water Conservation Department project. The students canoed out to nesting platforms located on three lakes - Fox, Deer and Grand Portage - in the Mercer area as part of the Loon and Lake project. In addition to observing the nests, some students took measurements of the lake's clarity, pH value, amount of oxygen and types of invertebrates. While loons h...
HURLEY - Hurley's Silver Street looks a bit nicer after the area master gardeners and Hurley third graders planted flowers in the planting barrels along the street Wednesday. The annual event has become a Hurley tradition that has been going on for roughly 16 years. In fact, a number of interns with Iron County's University of Wisconsin Extension office are participating in their second Silver Street planting. "Our summer interns remember doing this (when they were in third grade), so it's...
HURLEY — Motorized trail enthusiasts were in Iron County Memorial Day weekend to participate in the county’s 31st annual ATV/UTV weekend rally. While there wasn’t an official count, Hurley Chamber of Commerce marketing and events coordinator Rita Franzoi estimates anywhere from 425 to 450 all-terrain vehicles and utility-task vehicles participated in Friday’s parade. “Businesses were very pleased (with the turnout),” Franzoi said. “(There was) lots of activity.” The parade turnout was down from last year’s numbers, which Franzoi said feat...
ONTONAGON - Fifth grade students from Ontonagon and Ewen-Trout Creek schools, along with most of the law enforcement and emergency services representatives were at 911 Camp in Ontonagon Wednesday. The camp was the brain-child of Sheriff Dale Rantala when he was undersheriff eleven years ago, and brings together fire and law officials teaching the children about the importance of those resources in their lives. The Ontonagon Fire Department, Upper Peninsula Power Company, Greenland Fire...
HURLEY - With the arrival of June, Iron County Youth Development Agent Neil Klemme is gearing up for a summer of 4-H activities. One of the primary events is the annual summer camp for Iron County's third through fifth graders. In its 16th year, the camp will be held at the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters, running from July 12 to 15. "It's a super popular camp, we fill up every year. Parents who come in late and don't get their kids in then get yelled at by their kids," he...
HURLEY — Among the items reported on by committee chairs during Tuesday’s Iron County Board of Supervisors meeting was Supervisor Paul Mullard’s announcement Air Choice One would begin flights to Minneapolis today. Mullard, who represents the county on the airport board, said the flights would be offered once a day at an introductory rate of $19 (before taxes) for a one-way ticket. “So if you want to fly to Minneapolis, (now’s the time),” Mullard said. Mullard also said the airport board was recommending Air Choice One’s contract be extended f...
IRONWOOD - Beginning in the Ironwood Memorial Building and ending in Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood residents gathered to honor members of the military who have died, Monday, as part of the city's Memorial Day Service. The day's events began in the Memorial Building with renditions of "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "Gods of our Fathers," by the memorial chorus, as well as solo performances by Robert Burchell, Sue Pallin and Alyssa Schwab. The ceremony ended with the entire group singing "God...
IRONWOOD - Proud families and teachers gathered in Luther L. Wright's John Krznarich Gym Sunday to see Ironwood's Class of 2016 graduate. The 126th class to graduate from the district, the ceremony featured 56 graduating seniors receiving their diplomas during the ceremony. After a performance of "I'll Always Remember You," by Ironwood's high school choir, retiring teacher Helen Fashbaugh gave the graduation's commencement address. As part of her speech, Fashbaugh advised the graduating seniors...
HURLEY — A crowd of spectators gathered Sunday afternoon to watch the annual Iron County Mud Pit races put on by the Hurley Fire Department. The races took place in a large pit along the Iron Horse Trail just west of downtown. The event was part of the 31st annual Memorial Day Weekend ATV Rally. With local businesses and the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce also helping support the event, it draws in a crowd each year. Cash prizes were awarded to the top racers in various divisions, with $100 going to the first place rider. With intermittent r...
IRONWOOD — Democrat candidate Lon Johnson visited Ironwood Thursday during a tour of the western Upper Peninsula as part of his campaign to replace Dan Benishek, R-Crystal Falls, representing Michigan’s First Congressional District in Congress. “I think that we’ve got a real shot here, this is an open seat … it’s a rare occurrence in politics,” Johnson said. The district — which encompasses 32 counties and 40 percent of the land mass of the state — is 24,000 square miles and is one of the largest congressional districts east of the Mississippi....
BESSEMER — Judge Michael Pope heard testimony and arguments regarding whether a search and the eventual arrest of Adam Lee Stone was legal during an all-purpose motion hearing in Gogebic County Circuit Court Tuesday. Stone, 35, of Hurley, is facing charges of possession of a firearm by a felon, a five-year felony; felonious assault, a four-year felony; possession of heroin, a four-year felony; felony firearm, a two-year felony, and a habitual offender-fourth offense notice. The charges stem from an incident in Ironwood Township where M...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Ironwood Township Board of Trustees added resurfacing work on a section of Lookout Lane as part of the township’s construction schedule Monday, on the condition the Bessemer Township board of trustees also contributes to the project. According to information presented to the board, the costs of the project will be split three ways, among the two townships and the county road commission. The residents living on the road will also contribute the project, lowering the cost to both townships. Township Supervisor Alan Bar...
IRONWOOD - There was something for everyone at the historic Ironwood Theatre Sunday afternoon as Accent!, the Ironwood Area Schools show choir, performed a variety of songs as part of the group's second of two concerts this weekend. "Somebody said to us there was just a different kind of energy this year, that they were really glad to see. They thought it was really professional," director Sandra Genisot said after the show. "They commented on the vocalists and how so many of them were featured,...
HURLEY - The city of Hurley overcame a major hurdle in bringing a grocery store to the city as it was one of six communities to receive a Community Development Investment Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. According to a WEDC news release, Hurley was awarded a $250,000 grant to assist in redeveloping the site of the former Super One grocery store, located at 10th Avenue. "I'm very, very happy and excited that (the grant) has finally come through," Hurley Mayor Joe Pinardi...
SAXON, Wis - The installation of equipment on a communication tower in Saxon was underway Friday, marking the beginning of an effort to expand broadband internet access to the northern portion of the county. In addition to providing residents near the tower faster internet service, Iron County Development Zone Coordinator Kelly Klein hopes it increases business opportunities in the county. "We look it at as an economic development project, not only for broadband for businesses but broadband for...
BESSEMER — A Bessemer woman was sentenced to probation and community service in Gogebic County Circuit Court Thursday on the charge of third degree attempted home invasion. Evalyn Marie Juntti, 50, of Bessemer was sentenced to 18 months probation and 30 days in jail, although Judge Michael Pope said she wouldn’t serve additional jail time if she performed 32 hours of community service each month while on probation. She will also have to pay approximately $1,188 in fines and costs. Gogebic County Prosecutor Nick Jacobs told the Daily Globe the...
