Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BESSEMER - Approximately 20 to 30 people, many of them veterans, helped place American flags on veterans' graves at Hillcrest Cemetery in Bessemer, early Friday morning. "It's an honor to be able to do this for them. I'm 92 and still walking,"said Walt Maki, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Tokyo. "It's in memory for all those that served." The annual event is a collaborative effort between the American Legion and the VFW in Bessemer, and was organized by VFW commander Donna...
MARENISCO — A prospective buyer from Chicago has shown interest in purchasing the former Ojibway Correctional Facility in Marenisco for use as a farm to grow, process and test marijuana. Marenisco Supervisor Richard Bouvette reported the news to his Board of Trustees at their Wednesday evening meeting and shared further detail with the Daily Globe in a Thursday phone call. “I don’t know that this is going to fly,” said Bouvette, but he claimed, “This guy seems to know what he’s talking about.” The supervisor said that the man, who is from C...
MERCER, Wis. — The town of Mercer Board of Supervisors will revisit the fireworks ordinance in June, following action at its regular meeting Thursday. The board 5-0 approved a request to create a town fireworks permit and moved discussion of the permitting criteria for sales, possession and use to the June board meeting. The permit would also exempt the local fire department or designated organization for the purpose of a public display fireworks. Local municipalities may pass ordinances that enhance the state statute governing fireworks u...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - The Hon. Ashley Bracey-Gibbon, 29, of Ironwood, passed away on May 18, 2020 at her home in Ironwood. She was born Oct. 11, 1990, in Pembroke Pines, Florida, daughter of Sir Robin and Lady Irene (Thurgood) Bracey-Gibbon. Ashley left this world un expectedly and was a beloved daughter, sister, cousin, niece and friend. She was a lover of the arts and fashion, enjoyed listening to music; and she was funny, outgoing, and vivacious. She was nicknamed star, a symbol of power, beauty...
HURLEY, Wis. - Thomas J. Cvengros, 80, of Hurley, passed away on May 19, 2020 at his home in Hurley. He was born Dec. 22, 1939, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Michael and Lucille (Gravitz) Cvengros. He attended local schools and attended Northland College in Ashland where he received a bachelor's degree and then furthered his education and received a CPA degree. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served for three and a half years. Thomas was raised Catholic and attended Our Lady Peace Catholic...
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Richard A. Game, 87, of Iron Mountain, went on his journey to the other side on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Manor Care Nursing and Rehab., Kingsford. He was born in a log cabin in rural Pine Level, North Carolina on April 1, 1933, son of the late Richard A. and Noma D. (Alan) Game. At the age of 6, his mom, Noma and stepdad, Sam brought him to Chicago. Richard attended Odgen Grade, Crane High and Wright College schools. At the age of 9, Rich sold newspapers on the corner...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, May 23 Union Station Food Pantry and Northern Food Bank, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 252 E. Ayer St., Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Sunday, May 24 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, Ironwood. A...
