Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By LARRY HOLCOMBE [email protected] IRONWOOD — The city of Ironwood will continue to help fund the work of the Gogebic County Council of Veterans Affairs, but only after a memo of understanding is approved by the city commission. The commission asked for such a memo to be drawn up after hearing from several officials at its meeting Monday, including city manager Paul Anderson, city attorney Timothy Dean and Gogebic County Veterans Services Officer John Frello. Anderson said the issue arose in February after city finance director P...
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ironwood Area School Board heard the resignation of Superintendent Travis Powell at its meeting Monday evening. Powell, who has been superintendent for six years, said he has been offered a position at the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District as a director of instructional services. “It has been an interesting and rewarding six years,” said Powell. “I have learned a lot, and believe we have accomplished a lot together in this time. I believe that in many areas the distric...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, April 25 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110....
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — The end is near for a 3-year project involving tens of millions of dollars worth of utility and road work throughout the city of Bessemer. “It’s been a long project,” said Darren Pionk, project manager with C2AE, the city’s planning and engineering firm that coordinated the progress. Pionk told The Globe on Tuesday that he’s “pretty satisfied” with the results. He conceded that the construction, which occurred consistently during months without snow, amounted to a logistical “nuisance” for...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] GILE, Wis. — Iron County has been awarded a $4.1 million federal grant that will allow the Gile Flowage Land Conservation Project to acquire 1,055 acres of undeveloped property. Eric Peterson, the county’s forestry administrator, told The Globe on Tuesday that he expects most of the funds to be used to purchase desired property from Xcel Energy. He added that any remaining funds would go toward restoration of the land. “It’s primarily scattered land around the east, south and west sides of the Flowage...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] IRONWOOD — A play about motherhood is arriving just in time for Mother’s Day at Theatre North in Ironwood. “Listen to Your Mother,” created by Ann Imig, will be presented from May 9-12. “I thought it would be a good fit for Theatre North and something different than your standard play,” said Sandy Gertz, who is directing the local show. “It’ll be a lot of chuckles.” “We have 13 people — 11 women and two men,” she said, adding that none of the participants will be in starring roles. “It’s completely...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] IRONWOOD — The grand opening of the Art and Pottery Studio in Ironwood drew more than 150 people last Saturday. Proprietors of the establishment are Ann Marie Batiste, a longstanding local painter, and Jesika Cane, a potter. Cane described the grand opening as “excellent” and explained the women’s desire to establish a shared location. “We were looking for more space,” she said, explaining that — until now — she worked only out of her home-based studio whereas Batiste is closing her own art studio in H...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD — Members of the Wakefield City Commission voted on Monday evening to approve repealing an ordinance relating to feeding deer within city limits. The motion included the scheduling of a first reading on the repeal at the council’s next regular meeting. “You have to have three readings of it,” said City Manager Robert Brown Jr., noting that a public hearing then also must occur, followed by 30 days of publication, before the repeal can be officially on record. Monday’s action follows the counc...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSSEMER — At their Monday evening meeting, members of the Bessemer City Council voted to table posting an opening for city manager. It was the second time that members tabled the matter, with the first vote having occurred at their April 8 meeting. Monday’s discussion explored whether to seek a traditional city manager or whether to split the job into more than one role to best suit the city’s needs. “We need a grant person,” said councilman Adam Zak. “Perhaps we should consider seeking someone, no...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSSEMER — A Monday public hearing on the 2024-25 fiscal year budget drew no comments at the start of the Bessemer City Council meeting in Bessemer. A council vote on the budget is expected at the next regular meeting on May 13 at 6 p.m. In a Tuesday email, Interim City Manager Mandy Lake, who is also the clerk/treasurer, reported that estimated revenue and expenses for all 2024-25 funds total more than $4.2 million. Specifically, revenue is estimated at $4,226,653, whereas expenses are estimated at $4,2...
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] MERCER, Wis. - The Mercer Library and community center drew hosted an Earth Day fair on Saturday, drawing 21 vendors to speak about area efforts to protect the environment. "This is the biggest one we have had yet," said library director Teresa Schmidt "We had 21 vendors, meaning businesses to local organizations, county conservation department and DNR. It is showing off what people are already doing in the community that has an eye toward sustainability."...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Kathryn M. Reardon 82, of Springfield, Illinois, formerly of Decatur, passed away at 10:16 p.m., Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Centennial Pointe Senior Living in Springfield. Kathy was born March 12, 1942, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of John J. and Jean P. (Parent) Gorrilla. Kathy attended St. Ambrose Catholic School and graduated in 1960. She went on to obtain her bachelor's degree in speech pathology from Northern Michigan University. Kathy married George W. Reardon,...
EWEN, Mich. - Bette L. (Toomey) Rigoni, 79, of Ewen, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, with her loving family at her side. Bette was born on Oct. 14, 1944, in Bessemer Township, a daughter of William and Yaga (Smolich) Toomey. She attended Bergland High School and graduated in 1962. Bette continued her education at Gogebic Community College. For many years, she was a dedicated licensed practical nurse. On Oct. 6, 1962, Bette was united in marriage to...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Louise R. Demasi, age 78, an Ironwood icon, has departed to be with her Lord and Savior; and parents, Pizza King Joe and Lena; in Heaven on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Westgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ironwood after a short illness. Louise was born on June 15, 1945, in Ironwood, to Joseph and Lena Demasi. She graduated in 1963 from Luther L. Wright High School and left to go to New York to pursue a career. Louise worked as an accountant for Kraft Foods from 1963 to 1980. That is when she came back to Ironwood, t...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Angelo "Tony" Fabbri of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born on April 2, 1940, in Ironwood to the late Chester Fabbri and Minnie (Lombardo) Fabbri. Tony attended St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood, and then went on to Northern Michigan University, where he graduated as a master mechanic. Besides being a lifelong mechanic, Tony's passions included his faith...
IRON BELT, Wis. - Robyn A. Laguna, 55, of Iron Belt, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her home. Robyn was born on Sept. 28, 1968, to Alfred I. and Barbara A. (Anderson) Laguna. She attended J.E. Murphy High School and graduated in 1986. Robyn enjoyed being with people. She bartended for many years and also worked as a CNA for several years. She had a sense of humor and made people laugh. She enjoyed cooking and was awesome at it. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with...
HURLEY, Wis. - Janet Rosalind Gheller, 84, Oma resident, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Hurley after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Janet was born on Sept. 7, 1939, in Oma, to Leo M. Saari and Gertrude (nee Ketola) Saari. Janet was the first of four children. She graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley with the class of 1957. Janet was a talented and aspiring violinist in her youth. As a member of the Gogebic Range Symphonette, she once even performed in...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Barbara Bowman, 84, of Ironwood, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, with her family by her side. She was born March 12, 1940, in Liverpool, England, daughter of the late Thomas Wood and Rose (Doughty) Wood. Barbara worked in a factory in England when she was younger. On Dec. 13, 1958, Barbara was married to Kenneth Bowman, who served in the U.S. Air Force. They had four daughters, Sandra, Belinda, Tracey and Penelope, whom she raised in...
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Donna Marie Finley, 77, passed away in Alameda, California, on April 10, 2024. She was born Donna Marie Olson on July 8, 1946, in Ironwood, Michigan, the eldest of nine children. Donna attended Ironwood Area Schools and graduated from St. Joseph School of Nursing in Hancock, Michigan, in 1967. It was there that she met her husband, Jimmy A. Finley, who was studying geology at Michigan Technological University. They were married in 1968 and had two children, Aidan and Gaylan....
SARTELL, Minn. - Lenore M. Johnson, age 81, of Sartell, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Lenore was born Nov. 18, 1942, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Leno and Estelle (Kivisto) Sterny. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, and went on to attend Gogebic Community College. Lenore was married to her high school sweetheart, Brian Johnson, on May 23, 1964. In 1976, Lenore and her family moved to their forever family ho...
By JASON JUNO [email protected] Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Jake Witt is back for his second offseason program, fully healthy and ready to go after a hip injury ended his rookie season before it started. Witt was drafted in the seventh round last April then completed the off-season program and part of training camp before landing on the season-ending injured reserve. That injury is in the rearview mirror, though, and the Ewen-Trout Creek graduate is ready to earn a spot on the roster. Witt was officially cleared during exit...
By JASON JUNO [email protected] IRONWOOD --- Two of the top local girls basketball players, along with some of the best basketball players in the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin will play in this year's Kiwanis Classic Border Bash. Hurley's Jaana Aukee will play for the Northern Wisconsin girls, while Bessemer's Brooke Stanislawski will suit up for Northern Michigan in the annual all-star basketball event slated for June 6 at the Lindquist Center in Ironwood. Stanislawski, who...
