Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAKEFIELD - A faulty transformer at Xcel Energy's Ironwood substation led to the 26-hour power outage in parts of Wakefield on Jan. 23-24, according to city manager Margot Anderson. She said Tuesday the transformer that went down has since been replaced by Xcel. Anderson explained why Wakefield was one of the last communities to be completely restored to power. "When power is not available through Xcel's lines, no city action at the substation can be taken to restore power," she said. She noted... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - With only a few weeks left to finalize the details, one of the American Birkebeiner founders took time to help with another Beiner-themed event on Monday. Ernie St. Germain attended a planning meeting for the annual YooperBeiner snowshoe race/tour at Wolverine Ski Trails to help plan to the timing of the event. The YooperBeiner is set for Feb. 21 at Wolverine. St. Germain is the only skier to race in all 41 of the Birkebeiner races, also called the "Birkie," in Hayward, Wis.... Full story
NORTHVILLE, Mich. - Henry R. Tiilika, age 88, of Northville, passed away January 31, 2015. He was born August 3, 1926 in Ironwood; son of Otto and Ellen (nee Justusson) Tiilikka. Henry proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. After serving in the Army, Henry received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Michigan Tech. He was united in marriage to the love of his life Shirley Hill on March 19, 1948; they spent 64 devoted years together until her death in 2012. He... Full story
WASHBURN, Wis. - Up-tempo Washburn exposed Ironwood's lack of depth, handing the Red Devils their first loss of the season, 64-45, Tuesday night. The battle of Indianhead Conference leaders was as good as advertised for the first three quarters. Ironwood took the early lead, Washburn pulled ahead midway through the second quarter and was able to pull away in a fourth quarter they started with just a seven-point advantage. That was due in large part because the Castle Guards ran the Red Devils... Full story
