Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAKEFIELD — Eric Lane and Caleb Winkler, of Wakefield-Marenisco High School, recently signed NJCAA National Letters of Intent and Scholarship Agreement forms to play for Mesabi Range Community and Technical College in Virginia, Minn. During the past winter, Mesabi coach Dan Lind visited with Winkler and Lane at their school. The two former Gogebic Miner football players quickly realized Mesabi offered a number of things they were looking for. First, it was a good school and it was a small s... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Lawrence Kutz family and Beacon Ambulance recently donated a 1998 ambulance to the Allied Health program at Gogebic Community College. Randy Forstrom, operations manager at Beacon Ambulance and GCC’s emergency medical services program instructor/coordinator, spearheaded the effort to procure the donation, said Kim Zeckovich, director of admissions, marketing and community relations at the college. “When I took over the EMS coordinator position at GCC, I approached the K... Full story
In light of National Nursing Home Week, Gogebic Medical Care Facility would like to thank our residents, their families and our staff. Your continuing support and smiling faces truly make our facility a wonderful place for all. Heidi Brown, director of activities Gogebic Medical Care Facility, Wakefield... Full story
The Downtown Ironwood Development Authority is once again collecting donations for the downtown hanging flower baskets. The DIDA is thankful for the support of those who have donated in the past to help with this project. To continue this tradition, donations will be needed to help fund this project. With the renovation of main street and Depot Park, the baskets will truly add to the beauty of our town. A total of 61 16-inch flower baskets will be purchased. If you are able to help us with this beautification project, please send your check,... Full story
ASHLAND, Wis. — Ken “Teach” Sackett, 85, of Southgate Village, Hurley, and recently Mellen Manor in Mellen, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland. Ken had come full circle, having grown up in Hurley on Second Avenue, and after many years in Beloit, moved back to the Northwoods in 2004. He was a corporal medic in the Korean War, stationed in Japan at an Army hospital where he became fluent in Japanese. Post war, he attended Superior State College where he received hi... Full story
SAXON, Wis. — Middle and high school students from the Hurley K-12 School participated in a service learning project at Saxon Harbor Friday. Juniors and seventh-grade students helped clean up the park and beach by raking leaves, picking up garbage, cleaning fire pits and more. “I am so thankful that they are here, especially this year, with everything being so late,” Kathy Koski, Saxon Harbor Boating Club member, said. “We really appreciate it.” According to high school English teacher S... Full story
HURLEY — Highline Corporation won the 2012 Inspector’s Award on Jan. 23 for achieving excellence in wayside maintenance for the Iron, Ashland and Vilas Counties rest areas. The award started in 2008, and has been awarded to Highline Corporation all four times. “Our employees take great pride in their jobs,” said Donna Reinerio, chief executive officer of Highline Corporation. “This award is a reflection of this dedication and pride. I am so very proud of all of them. We are honored to be recogn... Full story
