Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - A fire that started Saturday night in a Houk Street house is believed to be caused by a space heater. "The fire appears to have started from a space heater and an extension cord not rated to support operation of this device," an Ironwood Public Safety Department official said in a news release. The homeowners reported the fire near an outlet in the kitchen, according to the release, and it quickly spread to the second floor and attic...
By ISABELLE KLEINSCHMIDT [email protected] GILE - The fourth annual Winter Extravaganza fundraiser was held at Gile Park Saturday afternoon. All proceeds from the event help support the Hurley Fireworks display. There was a 5K run/walk as well as a 5K snowshoe race. The race was previously held on the lake, but this year it was moved to the adjacent property to avoid the ice and slush. The new trail was lit up with luminaries throughout the course. "It's a good time, and all of the proceed...
MERCER, Wis. — The Friends of the Mercer Library have been considering the installation of solar panels at the library — and in an effort to gain more information and inform the public, will be hosting a presentation on the renewable energy source. The presentation, scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Feb. 25, will feature Great Northern Solar’s Christopher LaForge. “In the first part of the … program, LaForge will discuss the basics of solar energy, how it works, why it works in the Northwoods, system designs, the advantages, costs and incentive...
Monday, Feb. 13 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution, seniors, mothers, infants, and children, 9 a.m.-noon, 100 Mill St., Bessemer. 906-667-0283. National Finnish American Fesitival Inc. Board, 10 a.m., Little Finland, Kimball, Wis. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Aurora Club, 6 p.m. monthly membershi...
PARK FALLS, Wis. - Bette J. Pemble, also known as "B.S. Bette", age 92, of Mercer, passed away on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls. She was born on Oct. 28, 1924 in Winchester, the daughter of Harold and Ruth (nee Butler) Duranso. Bette married Kenneth R. Pemble on August 30, 1941. She worked at American Motors for many years and owned and operated Deer Lodge in Mercer. Bette is survived by her sons, Ernest (Cheryl) Pemble, Melvin (Linda) Pemble and Terry (Marge) Pe...
