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Articles from the April 14, 2020 edition


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  • Fourth positive Gogebic County case reported

    Apr 14, 2020

    HANCOCK — A fourth positive case of coronavirus in Gogebic County has been reported, the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department said. A total of 73 cases have been referred for testing in Gogebic County, according to the health department’s latest testing numbers released Friday, with 55 negatives, four positives, two cancelled tests and 12 tests still pending. The fourth positive in the county brings the total number of positives in the five-county region the health department serves to five, with the death of an elderly Gogebic County man...

  • Aspirus closes clinics to support COVID-19 efforts

    Apr 14, 2020

    WAUSAU, Wis. — Aspirus is temporarily closing some primary care clinics, including Hurley and Bruce Crossing in order to provide staffing and resources at hospitals in the event of a COVID-19 surge. Patients will be contacted by their doctor’s office if these closures impact existing appointments. Anyone in need of an appointment can continue to call their local Aspirus clinic and be directed to the appropriate options for care. Patients will continue to have access to primary and specialty care services at Aspirus clinics throughout north cent...

  • Easter Bunny rolls through Bessemer to see kids

    Apr 14, 2020

    By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER - Sunny, pleasant weather on Saturday afternoon allowed the Easter Bunny to make a special appearance throughout the streets of Bessemer. The happy hare departed from Bessemer City Hall while standing on top of a fire engine that was offered at the courtesy of the Bessemer Volunteer Fire Department. Small groups of children stood on the sidewalks to greet the rad rabbit, who waved energetically as kids returned the gesture with gusto. "Happy...

  • Community Calendar

    Apr 14, 2020

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, April 14 Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Ironwood. area74.org. Government Hurley City Council, 4 p.m., fire hall. Wednesday, April 15 Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, Bessemer....