Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS and BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] HURLEY — The Hurley School Board acknowledged mistakes had been made in the process, but voted Monday to proceed with plans to change the district’s mascot from the Midgets. “We certainly made some missteps along the way, and for that we truly apologize,” School Board President Joe Simonich said. He explained the process began with a desire for a discussion about the mascot, but when those efforts failed, the board felt it was best to...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] MARENISCO - The question of how to manage the recreational marijuana business was a topic at a Monday evening meeting of the Marenisco Township board. Board members voted Jan. 28 to consider opting into such business, but they do not yet have a draft of a preliminary ordinance from township attorney Jim Bucknell. Meanwhile, board members pondered how many issues they might need to address in the event of opening the township to various types of marijuana...
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ONTONAGON — If the stormy winter weather does not calm down now, Ontonagon students will be going to school in the summer. Ontonagon Area School District Superintendent Jim Bobula told the Ontonagon School Board Monday the district is “all out” of snow days. “As of this week, we have had nine snow days,” Bobula said. He explained that the state permits six snow days, or emergency days of school closure, each school year. The district can ask for forgiveness for three more. “That’s nine and any more emergenc...
Tuesday, Feb. 19 Iron-Gogebic Integrated Family Services, 9-10:30 a.m., Iron County Courthouse, Hurley. 906-663-4045 or 715-561-2191. Wisconsin Veterans Employment Services Representative, 9-11:30 a.m., veterans service office, Hurley. 715-392-7808. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution, 9-10 a.m., Pioneer Park Apartments, Ironwood. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Pickleball, 10 a.m.-noon, Ironwood Memorial Building. Blood Pressure Screening, 11...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Donald L. DeRosie, 90, of Bessemer, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 13, 2019. Donald was born on March 10, 1928, in Ironwood, a son of Napoleon and Sophie (Hewitt) DeRosie. He was raised in the Davis Location and attended the Puritan School in Bessemer Township, transferring to the Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood when the family moved to Ironwood. Donald enlisted in the U.S. Navy on March 21, 1946, and served aboard the USS Curtis Aircraft Carrier (AV-4). The...
ASHLAND, Wis. — Bernard “Bernie” James Henderson, 76 of Ashland, passed away on Sunday, Feb 17, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland with his wife and children by his side. He was a 1961 graduate of Ewen (Mich.) High School. He met his future wife, Sue in 1969 and they were united in marriage in 1973. They moved to Ashland in 1972, where they stayed and raised their family. Bernie loved Wisconsin sports teams, animals, family and his motorized toys. Bernie had many custodial jobs which included Munsingswear, Ashland Industries, North...
DULUTH, Minn. - My sweet daughter, Jennifer Lynn Kerkes, 45, passed away on Feb. 10, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, with her loved ones at her side. She was born on Sept. 1, 1973, to Patricia (Peg Williams) and George R. Kerkes. She attended local schools and also Father Daniel Hall in Wakefield, Mich. Jennifer loved going to the Highline Corporation in Hurley, Wis., where she had many friends and loving caregivers. She struggled with disabilities all of her life but met each challenge...
