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WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield City Council approved a proclamation to name July 3 as "John Siira Day" and rename the renovated pavilion as the "John Siira Pavilion." The proclamation was presented to former City Manager John Siira during a surprise ceremony on July 3. It appointed GEI Consultant Jeff Bal as Prime Professional to oversee the Michigan Department of Natural Resources trust fund project. The project includes a $150,000 grant to renovate the restrooms and pier at Sunday Lake. "The restro... Full story
IRONWOOD - The city of Ironwood has received a $386,614 Safe Routes to School grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation. It will fund new sidewalks and bicycle paths near the Luther L. Wright-Norrie School, as well as programs to help students walk and bike to school safely. A local Safe Routes to School team has been working with state officials for more than a year. The team includes representatives from the Ironwood School District, city of Ironwood, city parks and recreation... Full story
When fall rolls around and it's back to school and work, wouldn't you love to start your day with something tastier and more substantial than that all-too-typical bowl of cold cereal? It's just so boring day after day. And that's apart from the fact that most cereals will fail to tide you over until lunchtime. Here, then, is a meal in a muffin, a delicious and substantial alternative to the usual breakfast fare. The base is a mix of white whole-wheat and all-purpose flours. Don't fret over the w... Full story
To the Editor: I call it the Water Tower Bluff, it’s the one next to Bessemer Bluff, and the area the city of Bessemer is considering selling to private interests. In the winter the snowshoe trails are beautiful. It is a magical place and I know because I snow shoe in there often, sometimes every day. I make the trails. So does someone else. I’ve never seen the other trail maker but I enjoy those trails, too. I snowshoe with my friends and neighbors. I have taken people from Chicago, Milwaukee, Marshfield, Escanaba and other cities sno... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Daryl Dean Huber passed away on July 12, 2014, at Villa Maria Health and Rehab in Hurley, where he was receiving loving care. He was 90 years old. Daryl, born on the family farm in Williamsfield, Ill., on Sept. 20, 1923, lived an active life, filled with adventure. He worked as a farmer, carpenter, test engineer for Chrysler Outboard Motors, and as a traveling sporting goods salesman and fishing tackle buyer for Jobber. In his youth, he played Sunday baseball and was invited to tr... Full story