Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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As the Public TV 13's High School Bowl quiz bowl tournament nears its end, two local teams - Bessemer and Ironwood - have won their way into the semifinals and are eagerly hoping for a Gogebic Range final. Both Ironwood coach Steve Boyd and Bessemer coach Dave Rowe praised their neighboring school, saying they are always glad when the other team wins - except when its in head-to-head competition. "We really actually care about them, we really do," said Rowe, explaining that the two teams...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - Two classes of Ironwood second graders were able to get outside and enjoy the nice weather Wednesday when they took a field trip to Wolverine Ski Trail for some snowshoeing and a special science lesson. The two classes, taught by Michelle Giackino and Tony Bunt, were mixed together and then divided into two groups. The first began by snowshoeing the Wolverine trails and then returned to complete a science experiment while the second completed the activities in the reverse...
IRONWOOD - Dustin Anderson, program director with Boys & Girls Club of the Northland, addressed students at Luther L. Wright Monday about the possibility of starting a Boys and Girls Club chapter that would serve Gogebic and Iron counties. Anderson, who is from the Ironwood area but works for the organization's Duluth, Minn. branch, said that if the group did form, it would be under the umbrella of the Duluth chapter. Anderson spent time detailing some of the activities that the members in...
IRONWOOD - Ironwood area students will now have the chance to graduate from Luther L. Wright with more than just a high-school diploma after the school was chosen to participate in the Microsoft IT Academy Program. The academy allows students to take lessons on various computer software programs, including those that comprise Microsoft Office, and then complete tests to become certified as proficient in said software. "We're committed to providing our students with the most up-to-date knowledge...
IRONWOOD - Elementary-aged students in the Ironwood Area Schools will soon have more options for lunch after the district received two new salad bars Friday. The salad bars were donated to the school through the Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools grant program designed to improve nutrition of school lunches by providing increased fruits and vegetables. Mary Hampston, the district's director of food service, said by giving students more choices in the variety of fruits and vegetables available,...
ERWIN TOWNSHIP - Roughly 120 children participated in the Lapset Loppet, the final event of the 2015 Sisu Ski Fest, at the ABR Ski Trails on Tuesday. Participants completed a 2.2k course on cross country skis before recieving a participation medal and heading inside for hot chocolate and cookies. The event was held later than previous years after organizers decided the later start would increase the chance of missing the poor weather that affected last year's event, event coordinator Paulette Ni...
IRONWOOD - The stage of the Historic Ironwood Theatre will be turned over to high school students this weekend as The Awkward Stage Youth Drama Club stages three productions of "While the Lights Were Out" on Friday and Saturday. Described as an "over the top farce" with "serious undertones" by Ethan Puisto, the club's president and a sophomore at Luther L. Wright High School, the play is based around a dinner party that goes awry when a diner is murdered during a power outage. Puisto plays the r...
HURLEY - After two failed motions to postpone action, the Iron County Board of Supervisors voted 8-7 to approve the proposed amendments to mining company Gogebic Taconite's lease option for its proposed mine site near Upson. According to documents provided to the press, the approved amendment would change two sections of the company's option, which allows the company to maintain the lease of the property until the actual lease goes into effect, county Clerk Michael Saari explained after the...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - Citing, in part, that job descriptions were in the process of being rewritten, the board of trustees voted to table Rachel Peck's request to join Michigan Council 25 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Robert Murphy - a staff representative with the union - spoke on behalf of Peck, who serves as the township's secretary and deputy treasurer. Murphy asked the board to voluntarily recognize Peck's union membership. The board expressed...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP -Seventy-five snowshoers gathered on a sunny Saturday morning at Wolverine Ski Trail to participate in the annual Yooperbeiner Snowshoe Race/Tour. The day featured a 5k and 10k race as well as a 1.2k race for children 12 and under. The races, sponsored by Aspirus Grand View, are a United States Snowshoe Association-sanctioned event and part of the Braveheart Snowshoe Race Series. Tim Buerger and Siggy Buerger finished with the fastest times in 5k race while Paul Buerger and...
IRONWOOD - The elementary school gymnasium at Luther L. Wright was jumping Thursday as students participated in the annual "Jump for a Heart" event. The gymnasium was divided into 10 station, nine of which were based on different form of jumping exercises, such as skipping rope, plyometrics, a "long jump" and a "Lambeau Leap," as well as a number of other jumping activities. K-5 physical education teacher Cece Aho said the tenth station allowed the students to enjoy a healthy snack. According...
WAKEFIELD - Sharp winds and below-zero temperatures didn't deter the crowds at the sixth annual Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department Ice Fishing Contest. 562 people registered for the event, which while down from last year's attendance of 700 to 800 people, was quite good considering the weather. Mike "Jaws" Yon, the department's chief, was pleased with the turnout. "The community always treats the fire department great," said Yon. "You take a day that starts out negative 12 degrees and just...
BESSEMER - Dennis and Delores Rolando have been together for 56 years. That's long enough that they sometimes finish each other's thoughts. That doesn't mean they aren't still capable of surprising each other. One of those surprises was Delores' decision to enter the story of their relationship into The Daily Globe's "Valentine's Day is all about L-O-V-E" contest. Dennis was unaware of her decision until the couple was contacted by the Globe to inform them that they had won the contest. Dennis...
IRONWOOD - After 50 years of being a member of the National Ski Patrol, Roger "Pat" Bennetts has decided this would be his final season actively patrolling the area's ski hills. "It's been a great 50 years supporting the ski hills and helping injured guests in times of need," Bennetts said. "I'm grateful for all the training that the National Ski Patrol has provided." Over the last half-century, Bennetts has helped skiers as a member of the ski patrols at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort,...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP -- The township board of trustees approved a four year plan to improve several of the most deteriorated roads in the township at Monday's meeting. The plan would have the township use funds generated from the township's millage to participate in the Gogebic County Road Commission's match program, which allows the township to receive 40 percent of the projects funding from the commission. According to a letter from Darren Pionk, an engineer with the road commission, taking...
IRONWOOD - Government and business leaders from all six counties that comprised the Western Upper Peninsula chambers of commerce in Gogebic, Ontonagon, Iron, Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw counties gathered at the Maplewood Steakhouse in Ironwood on Jan. 22 to socialize and discuss new ideas for helping the region prosper for the chamber's "Thirsty Thursday" meeting. "We view the event as an opportunity to connect with each other, share best practices and gain understanding of what is happening...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — Gogebic Community College will host a college financial aid assistance event on Wednesday as part of the Michigan-wide collaborative “College Goal” program designed to improve access to financial aid. Volunteers will be in the computer lab on the second floor of the Jacob Solin Center for Business Education from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to assist families in filling out and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which is required to obtain financial aid, including grants, loans and many scholarships. “If you are...
BESSEMER - Vintage snowcat enthusiasts will gather at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort Saturday as part of "Clowder in the Powder," an opportunity to display their machines and meet with other fans of these unique over-the-snow vehicles. The vehicles will be on display from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., after which they will be driven to Caribou Lodge for dinner, followed by a night tour of the Powderhorn Mountain slopes. The only event of its kind in the Midwest, Clowder in the Powder could feature 14 of...
