Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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ONTONAGON - Students at the Holy Family Church in Ontonagon perform the shadow stations of the cross each Lenten season. Behind a scrim with illuminated light, the students enact the 14 stations of Christ's death on the cross. It begins with his condemnation to death and concludes with his placement in the tomb. The presentation is traditionally performed the Friday before Holy Week. Each station is accompanied with a dialogue read by two of the students which connects the station and suffering... Full story
By ELIZABETH KARMEL Associated Press One of my favorite big city comfort foods is a staple of the diner scene - the patty melt. According to lore, the patty melt originated in California as a burger topped with fried onions and melted cheese served on grilled rye bread. Of course today, the patty melt comes in all manner of variations, including many grilled cheese-style versions done indoors on a griddle. But now that the weather is warming up, it's the perfect time to try my version of the ori... Full story
By MIRANDA ANDERSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield City Council discussed updates on the spillway gate project at Sunday Lake during its meeting Monday evening. "Because of extreme winter and substantial snow that the city has experienced, many have asked about the operation of the new spillway gate this spring," city manager John Siira said. An on-site inspection of the spillway gate was conducted April 10, which led to lowering of the gate by a foot to release more water for... Full story
DETROIT (AP) - Same-sex couples who were married hours after Michigan's ban on gay nuptials was overturned sued Gov. Rick Snyder on Monday to try to force the state to recognize their newlywed status and grant the legal benefits that come with it. More than 300 couples were married in four counties on a Saturday in March, a day after a federal judge struck down Michigan's gay marriage ban. But Snyder won't recognize those marriages while a higher court considers an appeal of the decision - a... Full story
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Ferdinand “Fred” “Ferddy” Rigoni, 79, was born to eternal life on April 12, 2014. Ferdinand was born in Ironwood, Mich. He was a longtime Milwaukee Public Schools teacher and Brown Deer crossing guard. He was preceded in death by his mother, Johanna, and father, Anthony. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Susan; son, Tony (Karen); daughter, Mary Kay DeBord (Dan); and grandson, Jack. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society appreciated. Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, April 15,... Full story
IRON RIVER, Mich. — Becky Klups, formerly of Ontonagon, passed away at her home in Iron River, on March 29, 2014. She fought a short battle with cancer. She was born on Oct. 1, 1967, the daughter of Sandra and the late Richard Klups. She worked at White Pine Copper Co. until its closing, then went to nursing school at Gogebic Community College, earning her registered nurse degree. Her last place of employment was at the Lillian Kerr in Phelps, Wis. She is survived by her daughter, Danielle Wiemeri, of Bessemer; her brother, Bobby; and other r... Full story
To the Editor: The stabbings at the Murrysville, Pa., school which resulted in multiple victims has me wondering about a few things. Such as: Should the victims sue the manufacturer of the knife used? Do we need “knife control?” Should the feds stick their bureaucratic nose into it and call for knife registration and background checks for those wishing to purchase a knife? Ridiculous, you say? Outlandish? Socialism at its very worst? Hey, all the above apply to guns, so why not to knives, axes and other edged weapons, baseball bats and any... Full story
