Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD - The new miners mural in downtown Ironwood is nearly complete according to organizer Sandy Sharp. "We've got a few minor modifications to do because of the windows and doors on the building," said Sharp. The mural is located on the Lahti Building along Lowell Street near Aurora Street. The dedication plaques will soon be installed along the bottom of the mural, each paid for to support the mural's construction. Sharp said there have been "85 to 100" of the plaques purchased so far and...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - The city of Wakefield staff grows a little each summer as it welcomes a new crop of student interns who help with tasks both indoors and out. According to city clerk Sue Ahonen, "They help with little things that we don't get to." For instance, she said teens in the Department of Public Works cut grass, paint curbs, and engage in park and cemetery cleaning. The clerk said the city had 10 interns last year. Eight boys worked with DPW staff, and...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] EWEN — The board of education for the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District voted Wednesday to promote Alan Tulppo to replace Bruce Mayle as GOISD superintendent once he retires. Mayle has served in the GOISD since 1999, first as the career and technical education director and assistant superintendent before becoming superintendent in 2005. He is retiring effective June 30. “I am thankful for the opportunity that has been given to me to serve the GOISD and surrounding communities. I am...
Saturday, March 23 Union Station Food Pantry and Northern Food Bank, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 252 E. Ayer St., Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Community Pickleball Paddlers, 2-5 p.m., Mercer School gymnasium. 715-776-4588. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Sunday, March 24 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Mercer Health and Wellness Pickleball, 3-6 p.m., Mercer Community Center. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p...