Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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MERCER - Spectators at the community baseball diamond in Mercer will soon have improved seating as they watch the ballgame as students in the Mercer technological education classes have been busy installing new bleachers at the park. In partnership with the town's parks committee, the classes are working on assembling the bleacher kit throughout the day, said tech-ed instructor Isaac Markus. "They came as a kit, just a big pile of bleacher parts and directions. So we had to sort through (the... Full story
IRONWOOD - The Friends of the Carnegie Library will host a used book sale this weekend at the Ironwood Memorial Building. It begins today with a members-only preview for those who are members of the Friends of the Library. It runs from 2 to 6 p.m. today. The public sale will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Most books are 50 cents, with children books costing 10 cents, according to Friends Vice President Carol Erickson, with CDs and DVDS usually costing $1 or $2, depending on... Full story
HURLEY - A mix of citizens and local officials gathered Wednesday near the two railroad bridges that connect Ironwood and Hurley across the Montreal River to discuss the proposed Riverside Trail that would run from the waterfalls north of the cities to trailheads in Hurley and Ironwood. If the proposed trail route is approved, the trailheads in Hurley and Ironwood would join the Riverside Trail with the regional trail that is planned to run from the ski trails in Montreal Wis., to Sunday Lake... Full story
WAKEFIELD - By a margin of just 58 votes, voters within the boundaries of the Wakefield-Marenisco School District approved the district's request for a 0.6 mill increase to fund the purchase of new school buses for the district. A total of 518 votes were cast on the matter with 288, or 55.6 percent, voting for the increase and 230 voters, or 44.4 percent, voting against the millage. A majority of voters in the Marenisco and Bessemer Township precincts that are within the district's boundaries... Full story
BESSEMER - With only one bid submitted, it was a relatively easy choice for the Bessemer City Council Monday night when they accepted Snow Country Contracting's bid for the reconstruction of North Moore Street. The repair, which will see a complete reconstruction of the street between U.S. 2 and Mary Street, is scheduled to be completed by July 31, according to City Manager Michael Uskiewicz. "A total reconstruct ... sidewalk, curb and gutter," said Uskiewicz, explaining the extent of the... Full story
BESSEMER — While most Michigan voters taking part in today’s election will only be voting on a statewide proposal to change the way state roads are funded, voters within the limits of the Wakefield-Marenisco School District will also be voting on a proposed bond to replace the district’s school buses. If approved, the 0.6 mill increase that the district is asking for would generate $395,000, according to information on the district’s website. The 0.6 mill, which translates to 60 cents for each $1,000 of a property’s taxable value, would las... Full story
IRONWOOD — With the arrival of warm weather, the Superior Riders will soon begin another season of weekly bike tours throughout the area. The weekly rides will begin at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday — the starting time will switch to 6 p.m., on Aug. 19 as the days get longer — with riders meeting at a different bar or restaurant every week. The first ride will take place on May 20 and begin at Maplewood Steak House on U.S. 2. Described as “just a casual ride” by Sam Davey, who organizes the event, the rides generally cover 8 to 14 miles and last... Full story
WAKEFIELD — In addition to deciding a statewide ballot proposal regarding changing the way Michigan’s road construction is funded, voters within the boundaries of the Wakefield-Marenisco School District will also be asked to vote on a tax levy to enable the district to purchase school buses. If approved, a tax levy of 0.6 mill would be used to generate $395,000 needed to purchase new buses for the district, according to information on the district’s website. The 0.6 mill translates to 60 cents on each $1,000 of a property’s taxable value,... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — Despite an apparent change in the timeline suggested by the Gogebic County Road Commission, the Ironwood Township Board of Trustees voted Monday to keep the original road repair schedule that it approved on Feb. 9. The original plan calls for the township to repair Vanderhagen Road from the “S-Curves” north to Sunset Road, according to township Supervisor Alan Baron. This project would take two years to complete, Baron said, after which the township would begin work on Section 12 Road between U.S. 2 and Sunset Road. This... Full story
IRONWOOD - The audience at the historic Ironwood Theatre Saturday night were treated to an evening dedicated to the men who signed up for the Civilian Conservation Corps, or CCC, as Bill Jamerson presented his show "Dollar-a-Day Boys" as part of the "Way We Worked" exhibition presented by the Smithsonian. The show featured a mix of stories and songs designed to entertain and illustrate what life in the CCC was like. The CCC, which was started as part of the federal government's New Deal... Full story
HURLEY - The smell of meat on the grill wafted through the parking lot of the Iron County Memorial Building on Saturday as the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 529 held its 25th annual steak dinner. The chapter uses the money raised from the annual event for a number of causes, including scholarships, a Christmas toy drive, donations to the Iron County 4-H summer camp and helping others in need of funds, according to the chapter's treasurer, Arvid Sivula. Despite being up against several... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Ironwood Township Farmers Market will host a vendor informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the township hall for anyone interested in more information on this year’s markets. Ostensibly run by the township for the past two years, this is the first year that the township’s market has benefitted from a concerted effort by residents to organize and promote the weekly event, according to Darrin Kimbler, who is one of the organizers. As the market lacks a board of directors, there is no cost to participate in th... Full story
IRONWOOD - The historic Ironwood Theatre's stage played host to the debut performance of the UPNorth Elementary Honors Choir, a new regional honors choir for elementary school students, on Friday. Featuring 47 students in third through sixth grade, the choir is designed to offer students in the region an opportunity to sing at a higher level than in their school music classes, Michelle Parks, the elementary music teacher in Ironwood, who organized the group explained. Parks said she got the... Full story
OMA - Even though Gogebic Taconite's development of the mine site near Upson Wis., has been put on hold, the Iron County Comprehensive Planning and Zoning Commission continued to move forward with its mining ordinance by holding a public hearing on Wednesday. Held in the Oma Town Hall to accommodate the large crowd that was expected to show up, the hearing is likely the final major step prior to passage of the ordinance. Once passed, the ordinance would establish the requirements that a company... Full story
IRONWOOD - The colder temperatures that replaced last week's warm weather can be expected to remain for the next several days, according the National Weather Service office in Marquette, although temperatures are expected to slowly rise to a high of 52 degrees on Tuesday. Thursday's high is expected to be around 39 degrees, with a high of 42 and 46 expected on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The thermometer is predicted to top out at 50 degrees on Sunday before dropping to 49 on Monday and... Full story
IRONWOOD - A number of Ironwood students got the chance to see some young farm animals as the Gogebic County 4-H brought a number of animals to the front lawn of the Luther L. Wright School Tuesday. The district's kindergarten through third-grade classes took turns visiting the trailer that housed baby sheep, pigs, chickens and a rabbit. County 4-H Coordinator Ashley Hampston intentionally chose to bring smaller animals to the school so that students can potentially see how the animals grow and... Full story
HURLEY - In the first meeting since Hurley High School Principal Jeff Gulan was placed on leave, the Board of Education declined to discuss any personnel issues in open session Monday, citing district policy and the due process rights of its employees. A large crowd attended the meeting but most weren't permitted to address the board. Board President Joe Simonich, who was retook the oath of office at the beginning of the meeting following his re-election earlier this month, acknowledged the... Full story
IRONWOOD - In connection with the "The Way We Worked" exhibit that is open throughout the region, the Ironwood Carnegie Library hosted an "Andrew Carnegie Day" open house Friday. The event featured cake and refreshments, as well as a display of books - both on local history and the of the turn-of-the-century industrialist who provided funds for the library's founding. Built in 1901, Ironwood's library is the oldest continuously operating Carnegie Library in the state. It was added to the... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - Following a short public hearing, the Ironwood Township Planning Commission re-approved permits for eight of the township's gravel pits Thursday, while tabling another three permits after unforeseen issues arose with the applications. The commission decided to wait until its next meeting on April 30 to deal with the permits for the remaining three operating gravel pits in the township after the owner of one had a question and the other two had neighbors come forward with... Full story
IRONWOOD — Gogebic Community College will host a series of business-related events on Monday and Tuesday as part of the annual symposium centered around the college’s Spring Idea Bounce business plan competition. Motivational speaker Patty Hendrickson, of La Crosse Wis., will speak at a number events, designed for both members of the college and the general community. On Monday, Hendrickson will deliver a luncheon training session entitled “Decide to Thrive — Engaging People and Their Passions,” according to an announcement from the college....
BESSEMER — A high-speed pursuit that allegedly topped speeds of 100 mph and went through both Wisconsin and Michigan ended with the arrest of Paul Edward Harley, 59, of Wakefield. The saga began with a report of a black Buick Enclave running vehicles off the road and traveling at speeds of over 100 mph heading east on U.S. 2 near Kimball, Wis., according to an Iron County Sheriff’s Department report. According to the ICSD report, the caller, who first reported the vehicle, continued to follow the driver across the state line and into Mic... Full story
ron County's registered voters turned out to the polls for Tuesday's election at 33 percent - almost double the state average for voting-age adults across Wisconsin. According to an Associated Press report, just over 18 percent of the state's voting-age population participated in the election. State officials had predicted a 20 percent turnout. The town of Mercer had the highest voter turnout in the county with 57 percent of the 1,198 registered voters casting ballots, with the town of Anderson... Full story
MERCER, Wis. - Tuesday's election was largely a day of victory for the sitting politicians in Mercer, after the majority of officeholders on the ballot won re-election. Mercer Chairman Jim Kichak defeated challenger Jim Davis by a vote total of 410 to 228 to be elected for another two-year term. The town's incumbent supervisors, Bonnie Banaszak and Jeff Stenberg, also overcame a challenge from Bill Brundage, where the top two vote getters won seats on the town board. Banaszak and Stenberg got... Full story
Montreal, Wis., voters overwhelmingly voted for Brian Livingston to continue his role as Alderman for Ward No. 1 Tuesday as Livingston defeated challenger Dennis Zaleski by a vote total of 52 to 10. It was one of many local items on ballots across Iron County Tuesday. Incumbent Leola Maslanka took 32 votes in her unopposed effort to be re-elected as Alderman for Ward No. 2. In other town elections: In the town of Carey, the slate of unopposed incumbents were all re-elected, with Chairman Robert... Full story
MERCER, Wis. — Mercer School Board Vice President Kelly Kohegyi won re-election in Tuesday’s election, defeating challenger Paul Juske by a vote total of 389 to 262. Hurley School Board President Joe Simonich won with 517 votes in his unopposed re-election bid. The town of Sherman also voted for an at-large seat on the Chequamegon School Board. Richard Ross, the only candidate to appear on the ballot, got 64 votes in Sherman.... Full story
