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By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - Students and members of the public gathered in Luther L. Wright's John Krznarich gymnasium Wednesday for one of several Veterans Day ceremonies held in the area to honor those who served in the military. Beginning with an introduction by cadet Lt. Col. Desmond Sackmann - a member of the school's JROTC program - and presentation of colors by the JROTC color guard, the ceremony featured a performance by the school's band and choir as well... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD — With snow in the forecast for Friday, Ironwood area residents are reminded the ban on overnight parking in the city is in effect. Vehicles may not be parked on city streets from 2 to 6 a.m. so snowplow crews can clear the streets for traffic, effective Nov. 1. Since there has been only a trace of snow so far, the Ironwood Public Safety Department has not been handing out tickets for overnight parking violations, but that will change. Vehicles violating the ban will be towed away, with the o... Full story
Thursday, Nov. 12 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. Red Hat Society Northwoods Divas, noon, Rigoni’s, Ironwood. Reservations required to 906-932-5455 or 906-663-4871. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Grief Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., all welcome, Dr. Kate Hospice office, 1571 U.S. 51 North in Arbor Vitae. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., all welcome, The Inn Bed and Breakfast, M... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Rudolph “Gutch” Frank Vukelich, 83, of Ironwood, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. He was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Ironwood, the son of Joseph and Anna (Bether) Vukelich. Rudy attended Newport Elementary School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1952. Shortly after graduation, Rudy enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed in Seattle and later in San Diego, where he was MP during the Korean War. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Rudy was h... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Faye Cornish, 84, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2015. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and companion. Faye will be remembered fondly by all who knew her. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Jerald Rocco, owner-manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield. Online condolences may be made to lakesidememorialchapel.com.... Full story