Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] IRONWOOD - Ironwood's Depot Park was transformed into a cross country ski trail on Friday for the annual Depot Dash. Held in conjunction with the Sisu Ski Fest, the event offers area children a free cross country skiing lesson from local experts. Around 30 children participated in this year's event, which is geared for kids 10 and under. Boots, skis and poles were provided as the kids learned on a special trail just for them at the park. "It just gives more kids some exposure to cross country skiing....
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] IRONWOOD - For the first time in the history of the Sisu Ski Fest, racers took off from ABR Trails in Erwin Township and headed for the finish line in Ironwood's Downtown City Square. In years past, the race had finished in the parking lot that was once there, and before on nearby Aurora Street. "It was great, there was a lot of room for spectators and people loved the backdrop behind the stage. It's a big improvement," said race director Jackie...
WATERSMEET, Mich. — J. Hamilton Hazen, 72, passed away at his home in Watersmeet on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. He was born Sept. 26, 1949, to Jack and Margaret (Brunk) Hazen. J. lived and worked for the Lac Vieux Desert Tribe. He was a well-loved and a caring man. J. was highly respected in the community. He will be loved and missed always and forever. J. is survived by his wife, Loretta Hazen; brother, and Robert (Bonnie) Hazen of Bruce Crossing; sister, Margaret (William) Haapala of Bruce Crossing; daughters, Misty Rodriquez and Lisa (Donald) B...
NEW LONDON, Wis. — Our loving wife, mother and grandmother, Karen Marie Baron, passed away on Jan. 6, 2022, in New London. Karen was born to John H. Nelson and Alma (Saari) Nelson in Bessemer, Michigan, on Feb. 9, 1936. Karen worked as a beautician and housekeeper. She loved cooking, dancing and was a beautiful singer. She is survived by her husband, Richard; sons, Gary and Jim; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and other family and friends. Karen was welcomed in Heaven by her infant daughter, Marylynn; son, Danny; p...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Margaret "Marge" Marie (Rajkovich) Raykovich, 89, a lifetime resident of Ironwood passed away peacefully and went home to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital with her loving son, Louis Raykovich, at her side. Marge was born on June 25, 1932, in Hurley, Wisconsin, the daughter of Steve and Agnes (Punich) Rajkovich. She attended Hurley High School and graduated in 1950. On Sept. 13, 1952, Marge was united in marriage to...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Jan. 11 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Memorial Building, Ironwood. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. 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, Ironwood. 906-932-4325. Friends of the Mercer Public Library, 10 a.m., library, Mercer, Wis. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Chur...
