Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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SAXON, Wis. — A fatal all-terrain vehicle accident that occurred Tuesday evening at Saxon Harbor is under investigation by the Iron County Sheriff’s Department. The accident involving a Milwaukee area couple occurred around 7 p.m. The brakes on the ATV reportedly failed and the machine went down a cliff on Lake Superior, killing the female passenger and injuring the male driver, 44. Sheriff Tony Furyk said Wednesday the ATV failed to negotiate the sharp corner on Harbor Drive and it went over the steep cliff, landing on the lake’s beach. The 4... Full story
MADISON, Wis. — Gogebic Taconite, LLC, has submitted a plan to the Department of Natural Resources outlining five sites where the company is proposing to excavate and sample rock to assess the mineral deposits. The WDNR received a bulk sampling plan June 17 from the company for mining activities related to the Gogebic deposit located near Upson, in the Penokee Range of Ashland and Iron counties. The company also submitted a pre-application notification, including a preliminary description of the potential mining project. The additional ore samp... Full story
BESSEMER — The 17th annual Relay for Life kicks off on Friday at 1 p.m. at Massie Field in Bessemer. The event runs for 24 hours, ending at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Fourteen teams are competing this year, under the theme “Make Cancer Walk the Plank.” Event representative Carol Lillar said the goal is to raise $30,000 for cancer research. Each year, Lillar said that the event hosts a survivor to speak on their battle with cancer. This year’s speaker is Susan Wolfe, of Hurley. In addition to the lap... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — Black River Harbor Campground is not yet open, pending water testing results, said Lisa Klaus, public affairs officer for the Ottawa National Forest. Water at the campground is being tested “to make sure water systems are operating at full efficiency,” said Klaus. Test results are expected back within days. An underground waterline had broken, and needed repair so that campers could have potable water. If test results come back clean, the campground could be open as early... Full story
KENOSHA, Wis. — Ann Elizabeth (Gayan) Peterson, 93, of Kenosha, died on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Manor Care. She was born on Nov. 20, 1919, in Ironwood, Mich., to the late Joseph and Anna (Kubin) Gayan. Ann was educated in Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1938. On Nov. 16, 1940, she married Delbert J. Peterson in Bessemer, Mich., at Sharon Lutheran Church. Later they would join the First Baptist Church of Ironwood, and were baptized by immersion in Lake O... Full story
EGG HARBOR, Wis. — Robert “Bob” V. Rupp Sr., 89, Egg Harbor, passed into peaceful harmony with God on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 24. Friends may also call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Old St. Joseph Catholic Church on the St. Norbert College campus, 123 Grant St., De Pere. A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. To send online condolences, please go to BlaneyFuneralHome.com. (Due to construction near Old St. Josep... Full story
LAND O’ LAKES, Wis. — A memorial service for Eldor R. Pflughoeft, 94, Watersmeet, Mich., will be held Sunday, June 23, at 1 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, U.S. 45 North, Land O’ Lakes. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Eldor died on Feb. 15, 2013, in Augusta, Ga., where he had gone to spend the winter. Mr. Pflughoeft was preceded in death by Adah, his wife of 70 years. He is survived by four children, Diane (Paul) James, Grovetown, Ga., Rev. Mark (Susie) Pflughoeft, DeMotte, Ind., Rex (Barb) Pflughoeft, Watersmeet, and Rebecca (Jay) Shifr... Full story
MERCER, Wis. — Mercer eighth grade students celebrated their graduation from middle school June 4 at the Mercer School. The ceremony included remarks from Superintendent Erik Torkelson, an introduction of the class by Isaac Markus, some “words of wisdom” from class president Caitlyn Hiller and two guest speakers, coaches Robin Schoeneman and Kelly Kohegyi, a news release said. Language Arts instructor Grant Nelson shared a video with highlights of the class’ trip to Camp Manito-wish before... Full story
