Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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HURLEY — Elementary and middle school students from the Hurley K-12 School took a different route to school Tuesday, participating in the school’s first Walk to School Day. Students, parents, teachers and staff members lined up at Super One parking lot in Hurley and walked west on Center Drive, dressed in Hawaiian shirts, leis and other tropical garb. There was music and officers from the Iron County Sheriff’s Department and Hurley Police Department escorted the walkers along the route. “Ever... Full story
BESSEMER — All area Catholic youth in kindergarten through 12th grade are welcome to a summer program, Totus Tuus, set at St. Sebastian School in Bessemer from Sunday, June 16, through Friday, June 21. A team of college age students from the Diocese of Marquette will lead attendees deeper in the faith through prayer, skits, talks, games and more, a news release said. The team is spending eight weeks in parishes across the U.P. sharing the gospel message and promoting the Catholic faith. ... Full story
HANCOCK — Ever since her class took a trip to Michigan Technological University’s Rozsa Center about a year ago, Ewen-Trout Creek fifth-grader Elise Besonen has dreamed of performing on that stage. Later this month, she’ll get to fulfill her dream — in a big way. Besonen, 10, will be one of the musicians performing at the opening ceremony for FinnFest USA 2013 on the evening of June 19 at the Rozsa Center in Houghton. Her vocal talents caught the eye of festival chairman Jim Kurtti, of Hancock... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Darin Michael Annonson, of Wakefield, passed away one day before his 51st birthday on June 10, 2013. Darin fought a courageous battle for many years against his illness. Darin worked in the tree service industry and several odd jobs until he was no longer physically able to. He loved living in the Upper Peninsula’s vast outdoors, as he very much enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also an accomplished cook that so enjoyed the ability to bless others with his gift. He also lov... Full story
