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Articles from the March 28, 2019 edition


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  • GOISD sets hearing on early school start

    Mar 28, 2019

    By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] EWEN — The Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District continues to seek an earlier start date for its six locals districts, scheduling a public hearing on the issue in April. The GOISD submitted its application for an earlier start date to the state March 11. The hearing, set for a 4 p.m. EST April 23 at the GOISD’s Bergland office, means the application has made it through the initial part of the approval process. “We’re in the second step of the process,” said GOISD superintendent Bruce May...

  • Bessemer Road Work Continues

    Mar 28, 2019

  • Pope discusses courthouse office changes with board

    Mar 28, 2019

    By BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] BESSEMER - Gogebic County Circuit Court Judge Michael Pope gave a presentation at the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday regarding office changes in the courthouse. Pope said the move was primarily to get court staff on the same floor. "We have already moved two offices and the third is being moved (today)," he said. The Department of Corrections offices have moved from upstairs down to the annex. The District Court probation staf...

  • Norrie Park garden accepting applications

    Mar 28, 2019

    IRONWOOD — The community garden in Norrie Park is accepting applications from those interested in renting plots for the upcoming gardening season. The plots, which are fenced in to protect the plants from deer and other animals, offers locals a chance to grow a garden when they might not otherwise have the ability to. Each plot measures roughly 10-by-20 feet. Plots are available for a fee, according to a garden spokesperson, but those with assistance cards can obtain them for free. There is a mandatory orientation meeting for anyone interested...

  • Community calendar

    Mar 28, 2019

    Thursday, March 28 Pickleball, 10 a.m.-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. Solo and Ensemble event, 1 p.m., Ironwood Area School District. Pokémon Club, ages 8 and up, 4 p.m., Ironwood Carnegie Library. SMART Recovery, 4:30 p.m., 101 E. Mary St., Bessemer. Free Community Dinner, 5-6 p.m., Wakefield Methodist Church.... Full story