Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - Luther L. Wright High School students described the Accent! spring choir performances this past weekend as a welcomed opportunity to get out in front of an audience. It was a special performance in many ways, said the eight students who comprised the show on the theme, "The Genius of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul," with songs including "Rewrite The Stars," from the musical "The Greatest Showman." After the cancellation of the 2020 spring...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] HURLEY — The Hurley City Council on May 11 directed Gary Laguna, city water manager, to see if the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources would have its lead service line replacement project grant agreement ready in time for a May 19 special meeting. The earlier the documents are signed the sooner the project can begin and helps to ensure the planned 40 water line replacements can occur this construction season, according to city officials. The council also approved a recommendation from the p...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Monday, May 17 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, GOCAA, 100 S. Mill St., Bessemer, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wakefield VFW, 9-9:30 a.m.; Sunset Manor Apartments, Wakefield, community room, 9:45-10 a.m.; Riverview Apartments, Wakefield, parking lot, 10:15-10:30 a.m.; Hillcrest Apartments, Bessemer, community room, noon-12:15 p.m.; Fairview Apartments, Bessemer, community room, 12:30-12:45 p.m.... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - James Barney Salmi, age 77, of Ironwood, traveled home to his heavenly Father on Feb. 21, 2021. Having survived many years of severe health challenges, Jim stayed true to his fierce Finnish heritage and embodied the essence of sisu. A devoted father, friend and Christian, Jim was a light to others throughout his many years on this earth. Born in Ironwood on Dec. 26, 1943, to Barney and Luella (Santi) Salmi, Jim attended Ironwood and Ironwood Township schools and graduated with... Full story
COLFAX, Wis. - Mary Louise Sekelsky, 79, of Colfax, died at home on Sunday, April 25, 2021. In recent years she had been required to use oxygen due to several health issues. Mary was born on April 5, 1942, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Milo Martig and Thelma (Swenson) Martig. Her family lived on a farm near West Concord, Minnesota. Later, they moved to Rochester, Minnesota. Mary developed a strong work ethic from doing chores on the farm and earning money during the summer by picking berries. Mary... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Shirley S. Holmes, 88, died peacefully at home early Monday morning, May 3, 2021. She was born on Nov. 20, 1932, to David and Anna Jarvinen. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Aurura and Alma; and brothers, William, Toivo, Everett, Albert, Tauno and Arthur; as well as her grandson, Levi Watkins. She is survived by her husband, C. Raymond; son, David (Mary Moscardino); daughter, Rhoda (fiance Dave Elsner); grandsons, Daniel and David Preston; and brother,... Full story