Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Ironwood City Commission on Monday approved an ordinance to prohibit marijuana establishments in the city for six months, when the issue will be revisited. "We'll do this again in six months," city commissioner Rick Semo said. Recreational marijuana use was approved in Michigan in the November mid-term election by a 56-44 percent margin, but cities can opt out of allowing marijuana establishments and many have chosen to do so. Recreationa...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield city council voted Monday to have city attorney Ray O'Dea draw up an ordinance stating the city will opt out of allowing marijuana businesses to operate within the city. City manager Richard Brackney said a related public hearing will be held just prior to the second reading of the ordinance at a future meeting. The council then will vote on the ordinance. Wakefield's action follows in the footsteps of the cities of Ironwood and...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — After hearing from residents at the last meeting, the Ironwood Township Board of Trustees decided more work was needed on next year’s budget; with the board Monday scheduling a budget workshop next week. The workshop is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m., prior to the board’s Dec. 17 meeting. During a Nov. 26 public hearing, several residents expressed their opposition to the amount of money allocated to the salaries of the three elected officials — township supervisor, clerk a...
Tuesday, Dec. 11 Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Friends of the Mercer Public Library, 10 a.m., library, Mercer, Wis. Pickleball, 10 a.m.-noon., Ironwood Memorial Building. Cookie Exchange, 11 a.m., Mercer Public Library. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, Golden Dragon. Bessemer American Legion Post 27, 5 p.m., American Legion, Bessemer. Bessemer American Legion Auxiliary, 5:00 p.m. Ironwood American Legion... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Santino A. "Sye" Castagna, 97, of Pence, passed away on Nov. 30, 2018. Sye was born on Jan. 7, 1921, in Hurley, the son of Anna Lopez and Pasquali "Patsy" Castagna. Sye was a native of Hurley and lived in Pence. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley and one of the oldest members of the American Legion in Hurley. His life was about God, family and friends. He was a kind, compassionate and caring individual who took pride in living independently on his own until... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Richard L. "Rich" Giackino, 81, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 8, 2018. Rich was born on Aug. 24, 1937, in Ironwood, a son of Louis and Fanny W. (Kahila) Giackino. He attended Ramsay School and A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1955. On Jan. 18, 1958, Rich was united in marriage to the love of his life, Jeanne E. Jarvela, in Ramsay. Since he was an avid outdoorsman and deer hunter, Rich absolutely loved going to camp. His other hobbies... Full story
KIMBALL, Wis. - Donald C. Decker Sr., 77, of Kimball, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, at his home. He was born on March 13, 1941, in Chicago, but raised in Kenosha. Donald worked for the Kenosha Unified School District for 30 years and retired at the age of 57. He moved to Kimball 13 years ago and proudly served as the supervisor for the last two years. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Carol; two stepchildren, Milt LaForte and Harper Gallagher; two children, Donald C.... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Micheal Slivinsky, 69, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away on Dec. 3, 2018, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Michael was born July 18, 1949, the son of the late Robert and Alma (Backman) Slivinsky. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1968. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sharon; a daughter, Nicole Slivinsky; a sister, Roberta Udd and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joel and William... Full story