Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Sisu Ski Fest committee is again accepting applications for grants to local organizations that promote silent sports, especially cross country skiing. Race director Jackie Powers told the city commission Monday that in its eight years, the Ironwood ski race has contributed more than $35,000 directly into the community, including about $20,000 in grants. Commissioner Rick Semo noted there are two grant periods, in March and July. He said a...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY - The inaugural Iron County Horticulture Therapy Summit began at the Iron County Memorial Building Wednesday afternoon with presentations by two of the summit's guest speakers. Summit organizers took a broad definition of horticulture therapy in the run-up to the event. "It's using gardening to improve well being ... however you define well being. Whether you're looking to improve cognitive skills with an elderly population, or you're...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] BESSEMER — Bessemer City Manager Charly Loper said the Bessemer water bills that were mailed to residents Tuesday contain a survey. Loper said if a resident does not receive a water bill, he or she can stop by city hall during business hours and pick up one. The city, according to Loper, “is strongly urging all residents to fill out the survey as their thoughts and opinions will help guide the five-year master plan. As a token of appreciation to all participants, there is a chance to win a $100 gif...
Thursday, March 2 Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, Ironwood Memorial Building. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., The Inn Bed and Breakfast, Montreal, Wis. 906-663-0308. Free community dinner, 5-6 p.m., Wakefield United Methodist Church, Wakefield. ReGeneration Youth, 5:30-6:45 p.m., ages 10-11; Relentless Youth, 7-9 p.m.,...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jack W. Scuffham, 100, of Ironwood, formerly of Stambaugh, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Ironwood. He was born May 10, 1916, in Gaastra, the son of the late Kyme and Alice (Cummings) Scuffham. Jack graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1934. On July 12, 1938, he married Inez Ruth Ogren at the First Lutheran Church in Iron River. She preceded him in death on Jan. 9, 2009. Jack worked in the local iron mines for over 30 years. For many years after retirement,...
