Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD - Ronald K. Maki, 82, of 360 W. Midland Ave., Ironwood, formerly of Marenisco, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Ron was born on April 12, 1933, in Marenisco, the son of William and Anna M. (Krueger) Maki. He was baptized in Marenisco and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bessemer. Ron attended grammar school in Marenisco and then moved with his parents to Bessemer. He attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1951. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air... Full story
HURLEY - Ashland did something Friday no one else has done against Hurley in this young season: Draw a walk. It didn't derail the Midgettes, who shut out the Oredockers 11-0 for the second time this week. Hurley hasn't given up a run yet this season, winning its four games this week by a combined score of 45-0. After two frustrating and scoreless innings to start the game, eight of the nine Hurley batters tallied a hit Friday. The one who didn't drove in a run. The offense caught up to the... Full story
IRONWOOD - In connection with the "The Way We Worked" exhibit that is open throughout the region, the Ironwood Carnegie Library hosted an "Andrew Carnegie Day" open house Friday. The event featured cake and refreshments, as well as a display of books - both on local history and the of the turn-of-the-century industrialist who provided funds for the library's founding. Built in 1901, Ironwood's library is the oldest continuously operating Carnegie Library in the state. It was added to the... Full story
Spring thunderstorms have already arrived on the Gogebic Range and Xcel Energy officials said it’s time to prepare for possible severe weather. “We’ve already experienced some strong winds and the first heavy thunderstorms of the year are likely not too far away. With that in mind, it is always a good reminder that we all need to be prepared,” said Liz Wolf Green, of Eau Claire, Wis., Xcel Energy’s spokesperson. In the event of power outages, a hotline is available to the public at 1-800-895-1999. Xcel offers the following tips in the event... Full story
Saturday, April 18 Children’s Story Hour, 10 a.m., Marenisco Public Library. Children’s crafts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bessemer Public Library. Friends of the Ironwood Carnegie Library, 10 a.m., library. Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Community Pickleball Paddlers, 2 to 5 p.m., Mercer School gymnasium. Bessemer Historical Society, 3 p.m., presentations by Ed Sandene on mining and Dick Steiger on logging. Chess Nuts Chess Club, 4 p.m., Maplewood Steakhouse, Ironwood. Sunday, April 19 Alcoholics Anony... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Deanna Marie "Dee" Lane, 76, of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, after an 18-year battle with cancer. Dee was born on April 18, 1938, in Stambaugh, a daughter of John and Elva (Newberg) Dombroski, and sister of Janet (and the late Eugene) Lakso. She attended Stambaugh High School and graduated in 1956. Dee married Daniel DeCloux and had three children, Kimberly (Ronald) Wanink, Dana (Dale) Galka and Steve DeCloux. Dee obtained h... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Ann M. Rezatto Tortorilli, 100, of Ironwood, Mich., died Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Ann was born July 3, 1914, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Antonio and Domenica (Stella) Pesavento. As a child, she attended public grade school in Newport, Ill. and St. Coleembelle Catholic Grade School in Chicago and St. Ambrose Catholic Grade School in Ironwood. She was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School and also attended... Full story
