Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] BESSEMER - Bessemer celebrated the 43rd year of Pumpkinfest this past week, with members of the community and across the region coming out to celebrate the start of the fall season with games, live music, a craft fair and food. While events ranged from Thursday through Sunday, a majority of them were held on Saturday, as much of the downtown was decorated for the festivities as crowds gathered. With events such as the pumpkin decorating contest, scarecrow...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — In unanimous action last week, the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the county’s 2023-24 budget, totaling $8,746,009. The vote followed a public hearing that drew no comment. Chairman James Lorenson, under questioning of Commissioner Joseph Bonovetz, added that the county also had not received any written queries from the public. “This budget is the result of two committee meetings that were open to the public,” said Lorenson. Public safety is a large component of the bud...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] HURLEY — Residents of Hurley soon will face a change in how garbage is collected and charged. As of November, all city residents will transition to a system in which garbage will be picked up from designated containers rather than from orange bags, as is now the case. The containers, which have been referred to as bins or carts, also will result in a new manner of billing. As a result of a Sept. 12 vote by the Hurley City Council, the new system will require an added fee of $18 on each household’s qua...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — Last year, the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners declared that safety concerns at the county fairgrounds would make it impractical to host the annual Ironwood Snowmobile Olympus. Hence, it was cancelled. Now, because of a Sept. 26 fire that destroyed the fairground grandstands, commissioners have conceded that the Olympus — once again — does not look likely for the second year running. “I would think, at this time, we really can’t foresee that,” said Commissioner James Byrns at the board’s...
HURLEY, Wis. - William Joseph Mazurek Jr., 67, affectionately known as "Dollar Bill," passed away on Sept. 20, 2023, peacefully in his home in Hurley. He was born on Oct. 27, 1955, in Moorhead, Minnesota. Dollar Bill was a remarkable individual whose vibrant life touched the hearts of many. He earned his nickname during his time working at the bank, and it stuck with him throughout his life. Dollar Bill was not just a name; it was a testament to his charismatic and generous nature. In his... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Kailum James Hupp, of Ironwood, went to be with Jesus while in his mother's arms on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. Kailum was a treasured gift to his parents, Glen and Marria Hupp, who were blessed with him on Aug. 21, 2022. Although his earthly struggles were great, he was a special joy to be around. His beautiful smile will be missed beyond words, and we are so very thankful for the time that we shared with him. In addition to his parents, Kailum is survived by eight siblings,... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Daniel James Oberst, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at the Benedictine Rehab Facility in Wausau, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Daniel was born on Jan. 2, 1951, in Bessemer, Michigan, to Ernest and Betty J. (Hansen) Oberst. His birth certificate actually said he was born on the "Side of the road on U.S. 2, Bessemer, Mich." - which was always a running joke in our family. Daniel was a graduate of A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the class... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - David L. "Kansas" Imhoff, 66, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, following an unexpected medical illness. David is survived by two daughters, Nicole Lee Ray (Adam) and Jennifer Lynn Imhoff; his mother, Barbara Imhoff, Marenisco; two sisters, Linda Robinson (Jesse), Overland Park, Kansas, and Julie Imhoff, Wakefield; three grandchildren, Jaxyn, Addy and Bear, and Allie, due in January 2024; a niece, Jamie Pannell; and a nephew, Leo Imhoff. He was preceded in d... Full story
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. - Shirley A. Machesky passed away on Sept. 21, 2023, in Chesterfield, Missouri. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on Aug. 16, 1930, to John and Lillian Wyzlic. Shirley was preceded in death by husband, Lawrence; son in-law, Ivan; and grandson, Joseph. She is survived by sister, Jayne of Tempe, Arizona; brother, John of Ironwood; sons, Michael (Susan) of Champaign, Illinois, Stephen (Zita) of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Jefry (Rosemary)of Burlington, Ontario, Canada;... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Geraldine M. "Jeri" (nee Sekelsky) Vukusich, 93, passed peacefully in her home on Sept. 27, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer, with family by her side. Jeri was born on June 28, 1930, to John and Lucy (Giuliano) Sekelsky in Cary. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Hurley in 1948 and went on to Milwaukee Vocational School of Cosmetology, which she graduated from in June 1949. She worked at Excel Beauty Salon for one year before returning to Ironwood, Michigan. Jeri was... Full story
ARKDALE, Wis. - Geraldine A. "Geri" Wicklund, 78, of Arkdale, formerly of Hurley, passed peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. Geri was born on Sept. 4, 1945, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of the late John and Jean Kopacz. She grew up on Cary Road in Hurley, and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1963. After high school graduation, Geri moved to the Milwaukee area, where she began her more than... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Oct. 5 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. 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.... Full story
