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Articles from the April 25, 2018 edition


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  • Finalists for Ironwood superintendent job announced

    Apr 25, 2018

    IRONWOOD — The five finalists being interviewed to be the next superintendent of the Ironwood Area Schools were announced Tuesday. The list features several with past experience as superintendents, as well as at least two with ties to the local region. The district has scheduled interviews with Martha Hasselbusch, a former superintendent with the South Central Local Schools in Parma, Ohio; Travis Powell, principal of Lake Superior Elementary School in Ashland, Wis.; Christopher Schultz, the former superintendent of the Luck School District i...

  • GCC partners to expand early childhood education

    Apr 25, 2018

    By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Gogebic Community College board of trustees agreed to enter into a partnership with the Copper Country ISD to provide Early Childhood Education instruction to copper country students. According to Dean of Instruction Ryon List, GCC will provide an instructor, facilities, equipment, and all necessary materials and supplies to the secondary students of Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw counties in career and technical instruction. The contract is set for yearly renewal at $25,000. Michael M...

  • Ironwood City Commission to update zoning ordinances

    Apr 25, 2018

    By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission on Monday agreed to spend $29,704 to update its zoning ordinances. On a 3-0 vote, the commission authorized a contract with CIB Planning and SmithGroupJJR for planning services. In a memo to the commission, Ironwood Community Development Director Tom Bergman said since the adoption of the city’s comprehensive plan, the planning commission and economic development corporation have supported an update to the zoning ordinance. Bergman said the city budgeted $30...

  • OMAN'S CREEK

    Apr 25, 2018

  • Award of Excellence

    Apr 25, 2018

  • Community calendar

    Apr 25, 2018

    Wednesday, April 25 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Mentoring of Moms, 9-10:30 a.m., Range Community Bible Church, Hurley. 715-561-4355. Cuddlebugs Story Time, 9 a.m., Carnegie Library, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Ironwood/Hurley Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restaurant, Ironwood. Iron County Veterans Service Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Town Hall. 715-561-2190. Mercer Health and...

  • Jerry St. Catherine (a.k.a. Giordano Santacatterina)

    Apr 25, 2018

    HAYWARD, Wis. - Jerry St. Catherine, 81, of Hayward, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 21, 2018, with his wife by his side. Jerry St. Catherine was born Feb. 23, 1937, in Ironwood, Mich., the son of Angelo and Anna (DeRosso) St. Catherine. He grew up in Hurley, where he was a gifted athlete excelling in football, baseball and basketball. While in high school he began taking flying lessons. Flying became a lifelong passion for him. Jerry joined the U.S. Army where he was a member of the...

  • Dana M. Domitrovich

    Apr 25, 2018

    TOMAHAWK, Wis. - Dana M. Domitrovich, 56, of Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 16, 2018. Dana was born May 14, 1961, in Ontonagon, Mich., to Anthony and Barbara (Goulet) Domitrovich. Dana later married and raised her children with her former spouse, David Brookins. Dana graduated from high school and attended college, obtaining a master's degree in English literature. She taught for 22 years at Ontonagon Area High School, three years in Akiak, Alaska, and most recently, at...

  • Evarest Stella

    Apr 25, 2018

    HURLEY, Wis. - Evarest Stella, 65, of Hurley, passed away on April 17, 2018. Evarest served our country as a Marine in Vietnam. He loved the outdoors and loved riding his motorcycle. He was a very gentle, kind man who will be missed by his family and friends. At his request, no services will be held....