Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BESSEMER — Gogebic County board chairman Dan Siirila formally issued an emergency declaration for the county Tuesday in response to the coronavirus pandemic. “I hereby declare that a ‘state of emergency’; exists within our jurisdiction as of March 17, 2020 and that local resources are being utilized to the fullest possible extent,” Siirila wrote. “The county (emergency operations center) has been virtually activated and our emergency operations plan has been activated until such time as the board acts to cease the state of emergency....
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] WAKEFIELD - The Dollar General announced Monday it is requesting the first hour of store operations each day to be designated for customers who are most susceptible to the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. "During these unprecedented times, Dollar General is diligently working to meet the ongoing needs of our customers and communities," said Todd Vasos, CEO of Dollar General, in a statement. The Wakefield Dollar General is participating in the...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - H.O.P.E. Animal Shelter in Ironwood is limiting access to the facility to protect against the spread of the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The safety of staff, volunteers and supporters is of primary importance during these potentially stressful times, according to the announcement. Until further notice the shelter is limiting all non-urgent functions but will remain open to the public for animal reclaims, SNAP vouchers and...
Thursday, March 19 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. Mended Hearts and Diabetes Support Group, 2 p.m., Aspirus Grand View Hospital conference area, Ironwood. 906-932-2443. Bessemer Area Historical Society, 2 p.m., 403 Sophie St., Bessemer. Regional Hospice Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., Comfort Inn, conference room, Ironwood. SMART Recovery, 4:30...
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Mary Ann Colassacco, 81, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2020, with family by her side at Alpha Senior Concepts in Green Bay. Born Jan. 7, 1939, daughter of the late Earl and Clara (Hedtke) Dennison, she married Lawrence Colassacco on June 8, 1963, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Clintonville. Larry preceded her in death on April 20, 2015. Mary never met a stranger as she befriended everyone she encountered. She gave selflessly to everyone in her life. Mary was a lifelong... Full story
EWEN, Mich. — Jeanne Marie Hicks, 93, passed away on March 15, 2020, at her home in Ewen. Jeanne was born in Chicago to Eugene and Donna Potter on July 27, 1926. She married Frank Hicks on Oct. 26, 1946, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ewen, with the Rev. V.C. Savageau officiating. She was an active member of the church, the Ewen American Legion Auxiliary, Cloverland Senior Center, the McMillan Township Library, and the community. Jeanne is survived by her beloved sister, Connie Platske; son, James Hicks; daughters, Connie and Anita Hick... Full story
