Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] SAXON, Wis. - Dozens of boats trolled for trout and salmon on the clear glass surface of Lake Superior Sunday out of Saxon Harbor, on the last weekend that will be possible for quite awhile. The harbor was closed for repairs beginning today as the reconstruction project continued on several fronts. The dredging is necessary after the harbor filled with sand and debris in the July 11, 2016 storm that dumped 11 inches of rain in about four hours. The...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - A Monday meeting of the Wakefield planning commission revolved largely around the constraints of small town life, with obvious obstacles such as limited funds and few helping hands. The commission was continuing an ongoing discussion over how to finance and organize recreational priorities. "I wish I could get some community support," said city manager Richard Brackney, who added "a lot of community support" is an essential component in the...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] BESSEMER — Former Ironwood Township Treasurer Jyl Renee Olson-DeRosso was scheduled to be sentenced Monday, however Gogebic County Circuit Judge Michael Pope adjourned the sentencing. Pope’s decision came after a defense motion requesting the adjournment, according to court documents. “We opposed the motion and the judge granted the request,” Gogebic County Prosecutor Nick Jacobs said. “Sentencing will be scheduled at some point in the very near future.” Jacobs said he couldn’t provide any a...
Tuesday, May 15 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution, 9-10 a.m., Pioneer Park Apartments, Ironwood. 906-932-4200. Iron-Gogebic Integrated Family Services, 9-10:30 a.m., Iron County Courthouse, Hurley. 906-663-4045 or 715-561-2191. Wisconsin Veterans Employment Services Representative, 9-11:30 a.m., veterans service office, Hurley. 715-392-7808. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, Ironwood Memorial Building. Blood...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Mary Jane Conard, 91, of Ironwood, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, after a short illness. She was born on May 8, 1926, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to the late Andrew and Cecilia (Quinn) Lagina. She was a graduate of Iron Mountain High School. On July 24, 1948, she married Lawrence E. Conard at St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. He preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1980. She will be sadly missed by: two daughters; Cindy and Dave...
NEGAUNEE, Mich. — Ann M. Priante, 97, of Marquette, died Friday morning, May 11, 2018, at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee under the care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. Ann was born on Dec. 31, 1920, in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late George and Mary (Yasch) Gutt and was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Jane Carmichael Priante, and special niece, Jean Priante, of Marquette, as well as several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death, besides her parents, was a son, J...
ALLEGAN, Mich. - Pamela Sue Funk, 67, formerly of Bessemer, passed away on May 7, 2018, after a brave and determined battle with cancer. She died in the company of her loving siblings, children, grandchildren and relatives. She was born Nov. 4, 1950, in Allegan, to John and Cora/Louise (Martin) Morris. Pam will be lovingly remembered by her children (with Tom Schweikert) Cindy and Lance Beard (grandchildren Tyler and Chase), of Allegan, and Cammy and Eric Stanislawski (grandchildren Brooke and...