Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BESSEMER - U.S. Rep. Dan Benishek, R-Crystal Falls, who serves Michigan's First District, awarded a Congressional Award Gold Medal to A.D. Johnston senior James Jendrusina on Wednesday. After a short introduction by principal Dan VanderVelden, Benishek stood in front of the gym, filled with Bessemer students and administration, and spoke about self-improvement and serving the community. "You need to have the commitment to better yourself and give back to your community," Benishek said. The Congr...
As the Public TV 13's High School Bowl quiz bowl tournament nears its end, two local teams - Bessemer and Ironwood - have won their way into the semifinals and are eagerly hoping for a Gogebic Range final. Both Ironwood coach Steve Boyd and Bessemer coach Dave Rowe praised their neighboring school, saying they are always glad when the other team wins - except when its in head-to-head competition. "We really actually care about them, we really do," said Rowe, explaining that the two teams...
Thursday, March 12 Bessemer Housing Commission, 9 a.m., 709 West Iron Street, Bessemer. 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. Redhatters, noon, Elk & Hound, Ironwood. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., all welcome, The Inn Bed and Breakfast, Montreal, Wis. 906-663-0308. ReGeneration Youth, 5:30-6:45 p.m., ages 10-11; Relentless Youth, 7-9 p.m., ages 12-18;...
Daniel Gene Colasacco reached his heavenly victory on March 6, 2015, at the age of 71, after fighting a valiant earthly battle against cancer. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of nearly 52 years, Joanne, who spent the last month tenderly caring for him at his bedside. His daughter, Danielle Cast, knows she was always loved and adored. His son-in-law, Kevin, considers him a father. He was the greatest “Bapa” to his grandchildren Logan (Jenna) and Spencer Cast and all their friends. He is further survived by his mother, Bette, and...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - Two classes of Ironwood second graders were able to get outside and enjoy the nice weather Wednesday when they took a field trip to Wolverine Ski Trail for some snowshoeing and a special science lesson. The two classes, taught by Michelle Giackino and Tony Bunt, were mixed together and then divided into two groups. The first began by snowshoeing the Wolverine trails and then returned to complete a science experiment while the second completed the activities in the reverse...