Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] GOGEBIC COUNTY - On Wednesday, Jorge Cruz became Gogebic County's new sheriff, following in the footsteps of former Sheriff Ross Solberg, whose last day was Tuesday. Cruz was elected to the office on Nov. 5, 2024, after serving the last three years as undersheriff. He began working for the Sheriff's Office in 2007, working his way up to detective before becoming Solberg's righthand man. Solberg's own career at the Sheriff's Office began nearly 32...
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] BESSEMER — Members of the Bessemer City Council discussed at their Dec. 23 meeting the possibility of allowing the Parks and Recreation Commission to “roll over” any remaining funds from each year’s budget, rather than losing them. Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission made the request. Councilman Adam Zak, who represents the council on the Parks and Recreation Commission, said its members would like to save money for grant-matching, but added, “They can’t do that without rolling ove...
By BRENDA MOSELEY [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Photographer Josh Lopac of Wakefield has been chasing northern lights since he first saw an aurora in February 2011. His pursuits have taken him as far as Canada and Alaska, and he's now observed the phenomenon at least 300 times. Each experience is different and, for Lopac, that's part of the thrill. It's a thrill he'd like others to try, and at his "Lights in the Sky" presentation at Wakefield VFW Post 9084 on Dec. 21, he shared tips about...
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Board of Trustees for Gogebic Community College learned at its Dec. 17 meeting how the GCC Assessment Team contributes to overall academic success. The related presentation served as an overview of the services and methods that GCCAT utilizes to meet its goals. GCCAT team members are Yolanda Lozano, computer science and technology instructor, and Chenin Limback, biology instructor — both on the Ironwood campus — and Jared Evans, student success coordinator at GCC’s Copper Country Center....
By JASON JUNO [email protected] NEGAUNEE - As far as girls basketball goes in the Upper Peninsula, it doesn't get much better than Negaunee. The Miners are a mainstay in the big school top five and they made it to the state semifinal last season - in Division 2, the second biggest of the four groupings in Michigan. Ewen-Trout Creek, with 58 students in their high school compared to Negaunee's 433, wasn't deterred by any of that. The Panthers went into Lakeview Gym Friday night and made...
By JASON JUNO [email protected] MERCER, Wis. - When basketball games end, most kids in most places grab a basketball and shoot. In Mercer, many grab a volleyball and pass. "It's always one of those things that makes me smile," Mercer coach Robyn Schoeneman said. "They developed a love of the game, and I really do, I hope that continues." That's part of what Schoeneman leaves behind as she retires. She also goes with a legacy that includes still-running streaks of nine straight regional c...
By JASON JUNO [email protected] IRONWOOD - After waiting for the rain to stop on Saturday, the finals went off without a hitch on Sunday for the Pro Vintage Racing event at the Ironwood Snowmobile Olympus. A big race on Sunday was the Formula 500, where every driver rides a Polaris 500 carburetor model from 1989-92. Derek Meyer built a big lead after the first restart following a caution flag. But his advantage went away with another wreck on the last lap. Brad Kolecheck of Medford,...
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] IRONWOOD — Members of the Ironwood City Commission learned at their Dec. 23 meeting that the city’s new water plant is expected to go online as of next Tuesday. “This will likely be the substantial completion date for the majority of the plant,” wrote city manager Paul Anderson in his agenda report. C.D. Smith Construction of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, continues toward completion of the $11 million Phase 1 water plant project. “There will be a few issues left to finish up in the spring, such as the fen...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906- 932-2211. Thursday, Jan. 2 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9- 10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110....
EWEN - Our father, Frederick Jousma of Ewen, Michigan, passed away on Dec. 21 after battling cancer for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Dorothy Jousma, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is survived by two brothers, John Jousma of Alto, Michigan, and Don Jousma of Grand Rapids. Also surviving are his three daughters, Gayle (Evan) Sironen of Ewen, Rae (John) Volkmann of Phelps, Wisconsin, and Angela (Bill) Kuhn of Boyne City, Michigan. Fred had six grandchildren,...
OMA, Wis. - James "Jim" "Logger" L. Bock, 82, a lifelong resident of Oma, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. Jim was born on July 4, 1942, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Herbert and Margaret (Coey) Bock. He attended Oma Elementary School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. Jim received his nickname "Logger" through his career in the logging industry. He began with over-the-road trucking, followed by his logging business (Niemi's), and then retired from Ange...
IRON BELT, Wis. - Dolores B. Mattson, 97, of Iron Belt, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Dolores was born the daughter of Edward and Edith (James) Baross on July 6, 1927. She was united in marriage with Eino Mattson; they had seven children together. Besides raising her family, Dolores did housekeeping for local ski resorts and cabins in the Manitowish Waters area. Dolores is survived by her son, Robert (Donna)...
HURLEY, Wis. - Lisa M. Rhenlund, 63, of 412 2nd Ave. N., Hurley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1961, Lisa attended school in Ironwood, Michigan, and went on to college to pursue graphic arts. She worked as a certified nurse's aide and also in the food and beverage industry for most of her life. Lisa was an amazing mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She was loved by everyone who knew her....
HURLEY, Wis. - There will be a celebration of the life of Larry Hopkins on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Sharon's Coffee Company in Hurley. Larry died Oct. 5, 2024, at home in Kimball....
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