Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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There’s a hint of spring in the forecast, just not early in the week. The National Weather Service was predicting an 80 percent chance of up to 11 inches of snow today, with a high of only 37. Warmer weather’s predicted for Friday, with a high of around 50, and Sunday’s high will be around 66, with a chance of thunderstorms. The following Monday’s high is forecast to dip to 46, however. Recreational trolling boats were able to get out onto Lake Superior out of Saxon Harbor over the weekend...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — Nearly 200 area residents enjoyed tasty treats and an upbeat atmosphere Monday evening at the Gogebic Community College Foundation’s fourth annual “Taste of the Gogebic Range.” Thirteen restaurants in Ironwood and Hurley offered samples of steak, chicken and pasta entrees; soups, sandwiches, desserts and more. Participants were the Branding Iron Pub, Breakwater Restaurant, Don and GG’s Food and Spirits, the Elk and Hound, Golden Dragon Chinese and Japanese Restauran...
IRONWOOD — The Ironwood Area School Board of Education discussed adjusting policies for the school district Monday. The board reviewed and discussed seven NEOLA of Michigan policies relating to a variety of topics, with six being approved. The one policy that didn’t pass was on recommendation of superintendent Tim Kolesar, in relation to the number of hours each grade level would be required to have on health education. According to Kolesar, the district would have to provide a minimum of 50...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Vivian M. Coleman, of Bessemer, died Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Wakefield. She was born in Ironwood, daughter of the William N. and Amanda (Utter) Coleman. Some years later the family moved to Bessemer. Vivian graduated from the A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. She took numerous classes at Gogebic Community College and an accounting class from LaSalle University. She received her senior accountant’s degree from the Ford Motor Company. Her first place of employment was the Bessemer Auto Company as its bookkeeper, the... Full story
BELLEVILLE, Mich. — Michael A. Karjala, 60, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013, at Arbor Hospice Residence following a battle with A.L.S., of which he never complained. He was born Nov. 23, 1952, the son of Arthur and Katherine (Benetti) Karjala in Ironwood. He was a 1971 graduate of St. Ambrose Catholic High School in Ironwood. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for three years. On Aug. 20, 1983, he married Marjorie Kauth in Ypsilanti. She survives. Mike was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal S... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich. — Eddie R. Raisanen, 93, of 1902 Summit St., Marquette, entered eternal life on April 12, 2013. Ed was born in Wakefield to Isaac and Matilda (Lusa) Raisanen on Sept. 19, 1919. Following his graduation from Wakefield Senior High School, he worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Sunday Lake Mine until joining the Michigan State Police in 1942. In 1943, Ed was inducted into the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, he resumed his career with the State... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Roberta “Bea” Ranta, 64, of Airport Road, Ironwood Township, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Wausau, Wis., with her family by her side. She was born March 6, 1949, in Ironwood, daughter of Sam and June (Brown) Misuraco. Roberta attended the Norrie Grade School and graduated from the Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1967. She was married to Joe Ranta at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Ironwood on Dec. 30, 1967. They resided in Swart... Full story
