Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD — Ironwood residents were able to attend three ceremonies on Memorial Day, at the Memorial Building, Veterans Monument downtown and Riverside Cemetery. The first ceremony included performances by the Memorial Chorus, under the direction of Denise Woodward and memorial prayers from Father Rob Jurkovich, Rev. Kurt Kovanen and Brittany Delich. The second ceremony including veterans marching through downtown Ironwood to the Veterans Monument, on the corner of Suffolk and Ayer streets. Membe... Full story
IRONWOOD — Seventy-two Luther L. Wright High School graduates were celebrated during the school’s 123rd commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon in Ironwood. “This has been an amazing journey,” superintendent Tim Kolesar said. “You have been tried and tested and you are still standing. … Be proud of all your accomplishments.” Those accomplishments include academic achievement, with 48 students earning scholarships and more than half the class graduating as honor students, athletic triumph, succ... Full story
By KATIE PERTTUNEN [email protected] BESSEMER — Saturday was the Western Upper Peninsula Trail Association’s Inaugural Mud Run in Bessemer behind Stempihar’s, featuring two big mud pits and two six-foot high hills for all-terrain vehicles to traverse. Clubs all over the Upper Peninsula are organizing to get the trails connected from Ironwood all the way to Copper Harbor and Sault St. Marie, said Skip Schulz, president of the U.P.’s Off-Road Vehicle Trail Association. He testified at Michigan State Senate’s Natural Resources... Full story
HURLEY — Saturday’s graduation ceremony at the Hurley K-12 School focused not only the accomplishments of the graduates, but of those who helped them get that far. Forty-five seniors walked across the stage to receive their high school diploma, after thanking parents, teachers, family and friends for their help. At the beginning of the ceremony, superintendent Chris Patritto said that the school would also be recognizing the faculty and staff in the district. “They have a big impact on these... Full story
BESSEMER — Monday morning brought a special Memorial Day service at Hillcrest Cemetery. “For too many Americans, Memorial Day is just a day off and the start of summer,” said Mayor John Frello, “and not a tribute to soldiers who have fallen.” City Manager Micheal Uskiewicz gave the address. Uskiewicz said he was humbled to be given the opportunity to speak at a service honoring service members. “We are a grateful nation and can stand together and say thank you,” Uskiewicz said. “We praise th... Full story
ONTONAGON, Mich. — Kevin Casey Clark, passed away peacefully at his home from brain cancer on May 22, 2013, earning his angel wings. He was born in Ontonagon on Sept. 30, 1977, son of Robert and Virginia Clark. Kevin graduated Ontonagon Area High School in 1996. He later received an associate degree from Gogebic Community College. On Sept. 15, 2001, he was united in marriage to Angela Johnson. Together they made their home in the Wisconsin area. Kevin love truck driving. He worked as an over-the-road driver for Roehl Transport and Conway F... Full story
