Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By Megan Hughes [email protected] IRONWOOD — Due to lack of snow, the Sisu Ski Fest organizers have announced the cancellation of this year’s races and Sisu Expo. This marks the second year that poor ski conditions has resulted in races being cancelled, with the 2024 races also being cancelled due to lack of snow needed for racers to ski safely along the entire race route. The announcement was made via a press release by Race Director Jackie Powers on Friday. According to the release, the rain and warm temperatures from the week prior, pa...
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] BESSEMER - During a Jan. 3 reorganizational meeting, newly elected Gogebic County Clerk Erin Bunt swore in the seven members of the county Board of Commissioners, and there were four new faces among them. New members are Joseph Cayer (District 2), Daniel Wood (District 3), Peter Matonich (District 5) and Michael Yon (District 6). They were all elected on Nov. 5. Continuing members are Daniel Siirila (District 1), James Lorenson (District 4) and...
By SARAH LAUZON Globe Student Intern [email protected] BESSEMER - Sharon Lutheran Church in Bessemer has set up an informal clothing giveaway called "Sharon's Closet," which will work to provide free clothing for community members in need. "There's no charge," Lynn Ormes, a member of Sharon Lutheran Church, said. "Whatever we get in goes out, and it's free." "We accept donations," Ormes said. The Church is requesting gently used items, especially clothing that suits the current cold weathe...
MERCER, Wis. — The town of Mercer announced in a Jan. 1 press release that Mercer Area Ambulance and Rescue is ceasing all service to Mercer and surrounding communities, effective as of that day. “While we are disappointed with the short notice, and had hoped for a seamless transition, other arrangements have been made,” stated the press release signed by Eric Snow, town chairman. The announcement said that “our friends from our neighboring communities are going to help cover calls” until another service is ready. It also warned, “Please b...
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] IRONWOOD — The United States Baseball Congress has announced that the minor league baseball team planned for this area will be named the Ironwood Agates. The Ironwood City Commission first approved on Nov. 25 a proposal requesting the use of the city’s Randa Field — near the largely fiberglass “big Indian” — for local league games. Since then, city manager Paul Anderson said that an official agreement, reviewed by city attorney Timothy Dean, had been signed by the city. “We at the United States...
By BRENDA MOSELEY [email protected] KIMBALL - The cozy meeting room at Little Finland in Hurley was filled with the aroma of freshly-ground coffee and warm Finnish pulla, a buttery, sweet bread spiced with cardamom. And the subject of the Dec. 30 meeting was one all participants loved: coffee. Joseph Miller, community development educator at the Extension Iron County Office in Hurley, chose the subject of coffee as a prelude to eight entrepreneurial events he's offering in the next...
By BRENDA MOSELEY [email protected] IRONWOOD - Sweet treats, a crackling bonfire and a beautiful one-mile candlelit trail were the rewards that participants received at a Dec. 28 Candlelight Snowshoe and Ski by Friends of Miners Memorial Heritage Park. The all-volunteer organization offers the fundraising event annually in order to support trail grooming and maintenance and upkeep of related equipment. Snowshoes are provided for those needing them. Friends president Rick Semo said the park...
HURLEY, Wis. - Dorothy Marie (Sola) Walesewicz, age 88, of Hurley, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Dorothy was born to John and Mary (Canalia) Sola on July 13, 1936, in her grandfather's house in Dago Valley in Kimball. She was married to Joseph Walesewicz on Sept. 14, 1957, at St. Mary's Church in Hurley, where she was baptized, received her first communion, confirmed and will be laid to rest. She had a deep connection...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - John P. "Chummy" Ozzello, 91, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at his home, with his loving family at his side. John was born on May 31, 1933, in Wakefield, the son of John J. and Margaret M. (Bracket) Ozzello. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1952. John was a non-commissioned officer. The total years of service to his country consisted of 20 years in the military and 15 years with the U.S. Department of State. With this impressive total of...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Sheryl Sue Nieminen, 74, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, peacefully at the Lakeshore group home in Wakefield. Sheryl was born on Aug. 18, 1950, in Ironwood, the daughter of Eugene and Cynthia (Lehto) Nieminen. Sheryl has a laugh that will never be forgotten. She was preceded in death by her parents and nephew, Bill Barbacovi, Jr. Sheryl is survived by her brother, Eugene (Joan); sister, Mayrene (Bill) Barbacovi; and niece, Kristy (Clarence) Dalbeck. The family would like to express their deep a...
IRON RIVER, Mich. - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James "Jim" Matthew Matonich on Jan. 3, 2025, at the age of 80 at the Iron River Care Center. Born on Sept. 29, 1944, in Bessemer, Jim was the son of Matthew and Evelyn (Lamport) Matonich. He grew up in Bessemer, where he met the love of his life, Barbara Hansen. After high school, Jim served in the U.S. Army, working in communications. After Jim's time in the service, he married Barb and moved to Chicago for his job...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jerzy Lutkowski, 76, passed away on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitaion and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. Jerzy was born Oct. 3, 1948, in Czestochowa, Poland, the youngest of three boys born to Maria (nee Fertner) and Stefan Lutkowski. He was an intelligent, mischievous child, and fascinated by aviation from an early age. He built airplane models at the local Aeroclub and worked in Poland as a mechanical engineer, in a time when blueprints were dr...
PARK FALLS, Wis. - Marian Martell, age 97, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away on Dec. 24, 2024, in Park Falls, surrounded by family. Marian was born on Jan. 3, 1927, in Berlin, Wisconsin, and was the daughter of Charles Edward "Dick" and Myrtle Richards. Marian spent her elementary years in Bessemer, Mich. After her father became superintendent of schools in Watersmeet, the family moved there. Marian graduated from Watersmeet High School. She attended college at the University of Wisconsin...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Russell J. Barger of White Pine, passed away on Jan. 1, 2025, in Wakefield at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility. He was 87 years old. Russell was born to Jim and Adrian (Sarazin) Barger on Nov. 5, 1937, in Chassell. He graduated from Chassell High School in 1957. He joined the U.S. Army National Guard and then enlisted in the United States Army. Upon returning from the Army, he worked for Hocking Construction Company. He then met and married Betty Jean Archambeau on Nov. 12,...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Margaret Suzanne (nee Syreini) Pohjola, 82, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Margaret was born on Dec. 8, 1942, in Wakefield, a daughter of Jacob Hjalmer and Siama Margaret (Ollikka) Syreini. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1960. She continued her education for one year in Duluth, Minnesota, taking secretarial courses. On July 29, 1961, Margie was united in marriage to Roy G...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Arnoldine J. Basanese, 83, of Watersmeet, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1941, in Watersmeet, the daughter of the late Arnold and Margaret (Vamosh) Langren. Arnoldine attended Watersmeet Township School, graduating with the class of 1959. She attended community college in Virginia, Minnesota. Arnoldine married Parnell Basanese on Aug. 8, 1964, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watersmeet. They celebrated their 60th...
BESSEMER, Mich. - David Charles Mussatti, 73, of Bessemer, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Dave was born on July 30, 1951, to Charles and Maggie Mussatti. He spent most of his career as a welder at Enbridge Energy, retiring in 2007. Dave was an avid outdoorsman who loved the woods and his camp, but most of all he treasured his time with family, including his wife, Vicki, of 52 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Jan. 10, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Jan. 9 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....
By JASON JUNO [email protected] HURLEY — Hurley’s success against Range rivals continued into the 2025 portion of their schedule. The Northstars beat Bessemer 60-44 victory Friday night after wrapping up 2024 with a victory at Ironwood. They can pull off a sweep of area teams with a win against Wakefield-Marenisco on Feb. 6. Hurley won their fourth straight game after starting the year 1-2. “We want to keep stacking good days on top of each other and I thought this was a pretty good day,” Hurley coach Mike Swartz said. “I thought i...
By JASON JUNO [email protected] BESSEMER — Coming into 2025, Wakefield-Marenisco wasn’t the team with a scoring problem. Bessemer was the one who failed to hit the 40-point mark twice, while the Cardinals hadn’t scored under 44 points in a game. The Speedboys turned the tables on the Cardinals, holding them to a season-low scoring output in a 45-37 victory Thursday night. “We couldn’t score, we couldn’t make a shot,” W-M coach Pat Libertoski said. “We must have missed 10 wide-open 3s. What are you going to do? Bottom line is you can...
By JASON JUNO [email protected] WAKEFIELD — Wakefield-Marenisco won’t need their bus anymore come February. The Cardinals end the season with seven straight home games followed by the district tournament in their gym. All of those late home games don’t come without a lot of travel early on. After six straight on the road, the Cardinals played their home opener, Friday night, Jan. 3, before going on the road for another three-game stretch. Lake Linden-Hubbell spoiled their first home game with a 68-53 victory. The Lakes are ranked third...
By JASON JUNO [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ewen-Trout Creek girls are second in the first Upper Peninsula basketball poll of the season. The Panthers, ranked behind St. Ignace in the Division 4 poll, started the season at 7-1 with their only loss coming at the top-ranked big school, Negaunee. E-TC has a pair of top-five matchups coming up this month with a trip to No. 3 Lake Linden-Hubbell Thursday and a home game against No. 5 L’Anse on Jan. 21. Perennial power St. Ignace got more first-place votes, four, than E-TC, which had two...
