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BESSEMER - The Hurley Midgettes aren't used to losing Indianhead Conference games. Bessemer was tired of losing to them. The Speedgirls pulled away in the second half for a 75-58 Indianhead Conference victory at a House of Noise that lived up to its name Tuesday. "It's awesome," said Bessemer senior Sarah Trudgeon, who scored 17 points and was 12 of 12 at the free throw line. "We've pretty much been dreaming of this since the seventh, eighth grade because they're always the best school. "We want... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - Aspirus Grand View Hospital's $4 million renovation project is about 15 percent done, Peter DuPuis, project manager from Miron Construction, Neenah, Wis., said Tuesday. Late September is the anticipated completion date. Work began in early October. Miron has completed more than 20 health care remodels in Wisconsin and Illinois over the past 10 years, and is also constructing a new clinic for Aspirus in Houghton, DuPuis said. Houghton's clinic will be completed by the end of... Full story
HURLEY - Hundreds of toys were dropped off Tuesday at the Iron County Human Services Department to help families during the holiday season. On Saturday, fire departments from throughout the county collected toys, monetary donations, clothing, gift cards and toiletries for local kids. The drive is an annual event, and the items not only help kids during Christmas, but left-over items are used throughout the year. In situations where families are displaced because of fires, natural disasters or... Full story
To the Editor: At one time, I criticized the Daily Globe for their use of the name of a place called America. The name of America is generally followed by misinformation and is used extensively by undisciplined politicians and a few major news media groups who are well versed in manipulating the populace by pitting people against each other. This method does work very well for their short-sighted concerns. My main gripe is that the name of America is being used in a disrespectful way toward the men and women who have served and those who are... Full story