Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission on Monday heard COVID-19 response reports from department heads in a meeting held via the Zoom video conferencing app and broadcast on the city’s Facebook page. Andrew DiGiorgio, director of the public safety, said his officers update themselves daily on information coming out of state and federal government and health agencies. Recent changes require the wearing of masks in certain buildings and businesses, he said. “We continue to monitor changes,” DiGiorg... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - In their first virtual meeting on Monday evening, the Wakefield-Marenisco Board of Education received good and bad news about the status of the current state shutdown. On one hand, Superintendent Jason Gustafson said, "It's been a crazy world, but in a crazy world, it's going very smoothly." He added, "Overall, the teachers are satisfied with how things are going." He said that bus drivers have delivered paper packets to students, so as to aid...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] A bridge project in Ontonagon County recently received a private grant as the Iron Belle Trail Fund announced the work was one of five projects on the statewide Iron Belle Trail to receive a portion of $300,000 in funding. “With recreation trail use up more than 200%, trails are more important than ever and provide a means for people to stay physically and mentally fit during these challenging times,” said Steve DeBrabander, the executive director of the Iron Belle Trail Fund. “The Iron Belle Trail...
REDDING, Calif.- Joan Marie McKenzie sadly passed away and went to be in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 10, 2020. Joan was an angel on earth and dearly loved by all she met and befriended. Joan always had an engaging smile for everyone that will be forever remembered by all who knew her. Joan was born in Wakefield, Michigan, on July 10, 1951. She initially attended grade school in Marenisco, Michigan, and then moved with her family to Weaverville, California, where she... Full story
GRAYSON, Ga. — Jeffery Paul Wertanen, 57, of Grayson, formerly of northern Minnesota communities of Aurora and Eveleth, passed into the arms of God on April 14, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was diagnosed with melanoma 14 years ago and fought a courageous battle. Jeff was born in Aurora on Jan 12, 1963, to Alvin and Jane Wertanen. He attended grades K-8 in Aurora, moved to Eveleth for grades 8-12 and graduated in 1981. He attended the Hibbing Vo-Tech and earned a degree in construction trades in 1983. He moved to C... Full story
Wednesday, April 29 Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Adult Children of Alcoholics, 7 p.m., Samaritan Counseling, Ironwood. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, Bessemer. area74.org. Thursday, April 30 Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. SMART Recovery, 4:30 p.m., 101 E. Mary St., Bessemer. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Hurley.... Full story
