Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BESSEMER - A Bessemer man was sentenced to jail time for breaking and entering with intent to steal Tuesday in Gogebic County's Circuit Court. Cody Lyle Durant, 23, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years probation by Circuit Judge Michael Pope, although Durant can be released into a 90-day substance abuse treatment facility as soon a space opens up. Durant was credited with 104 days of jail time served. The sentence came after Durant pleaded guilty to the 10-year felony charge on Apri...
IRONWOOD - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Anna Mooi from Aspirus Grand View debunked popular food myths Tuesday afternoon at the Ironwood Carnegie Library. In front of about 10 area residents, Mooi said there are eight food myths that impact people's diets. Not all fats are bad, Mooi said. She said 20 to 35 percent of people's daily calorie intake should come from fats. She said saturated fats are solid at room temperature and include meats and full-fat dairy products, such as butter and...
HURLEY — A $250,000 grant to help bring a grocery store to Hurley will be announced at a Friday ceremony. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will join Hurley Mayor Joseph Pinardi and community and business leaders at the 10:30 a.m. ceremony at the former Super One site, off Tenth Avenue. State officials will also be on hand. “It’s been a long time coming,” Pinardi told the city council Tuesday, referring to the two-year struggle to get a grocery store to locate in the city. Great Lakes Foods bought the former grocery store buildin...
Wednesday, June 15 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution, 9-10 a.m., Pioneer Park Apartments, Ironwood. 906-932-4200. Mercer Area Play Group, 9:30-11 a.m., all welcome, Mercer, Wis., Public Library. 715-476-2366. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Ironwood/Hurley Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restaurant, Ironwood. Iron County Veterans Ser... Full story
ONTONAGON, Mich. - Dr. John B. Austin, 59, of Ontonagon, died unexpectedly June 10, 2016. John "Doc" Austin, son of Gerald and Florence Austin, was born on Aug. 14, 1956. He grew up in Hancock, raised by his sister, Marlene (Don) Coon, and with several extended brothers and sisters. His medical career began at a young age when he was given his first pocket knife; his Teddy bear being his first patient. Growing up, Doc enjoyed playing many sports, including hockey, football and track. He was... Full story
CUMBERLAND, Wis. - Patricia A. Richards, 77, of Barron, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at Cumberland Healthcare with her family by her side. She was born Nov. 7, 1938, in Mellen to John and Harriet (Hyke) Kaseno. She was married in Duluth, Minn., on April 13, 1959, to Jack, the love of her life. In her early years, Patricia became a lifetime member at the Aurora Club. She was also an employee there, as well as at Budget Dollar in Ironwood, Mich. In her later years, Patricia enjoyed doing arts and... Full story