Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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HURLEY - The Aging Unit of Iron County's board of directors heard that its financial books are in good shape Thursday. Dean Beaudoin, certified public accountant of Makela, Pollack & Ahonen, PLLC, spoke to board members about the Aging Unit's audit. "The books are fairly accurate," Beaudoin said. "That's what you want every year. ... to live within your means." Beaudoin said the unit's financial situation received a "clean opinion," meaning revenues and expenditures broke just about even so far... Full story
GURNEY, Wis. - This year marks the 100th birthday of Gurney and the town is preparing a centennial celebration for July 5. The event is co-sponsored by the Gurney Centennial Committee, Gurney Community Club and Saxon-Gurney Fire Department. According to fire chief Stacy Ofstad, this year's event is changing locations. "Normally, each year we host a July 4 celebration in Saxon at the Iron County Fairgrounds, but to help celebrate the centennial, we're moving everything to Gurney Town Park,"... Full story
As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, emergency personnel offer tips for a safe and successful holiday. Each year, the night sky fills with fireworks, offering excitement and enjoyment for spectators, however, with the entertainment, safety is a priority. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are more fires reported on July 4 than any other day, and fireworks account for two fires for every five reported. In 2011 alone, 17,800 fires were started by... Full story
By ELIZABETH KARMEL Associated Press As somebody who spends a whole lot of time thinking about grilling, I love that so many Americans celebrate July Fourth by busting out the grill. So many of us are eating the same thing cooked in the same way, it's kind of like summer's version of Thanksgiving. Hamburgers, hot dogs and ribs rule the day. And that's how I like it. It's good to keep the main course traditional because that is what everyone looks forward to. But dessert is your opportunity to... Full story
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - W. James "Jim" Erickson, 88, of Manitowish Waters, Wis., passed away Monday, June 16, 2014, at University of Minnesota-Fairview Hospital, Minneapolis. Jim was born May 18, 1926, in Bessemer, Mich., the son of Harold and Ellen Erickson. At age 9, he moved with his parents to Ironwood, Mich. There he attended grade school and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1944. He then joined the U.S. Navy and was discharged in 1947. He graduated from Gogebic Junior College... Full story
ONTONAGON, Mich. — Mayme Irene Nurmi, 91, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on Wednesday morning, June 18, 2014, in Ontonagon at the Aspirus Long Term Care Unit. Mayme was born Jan. 6, 1923, in Paynesville, to the late Robert and Hilda (Alapert) Hiitola. She attended local schools. She was married to Emil Nurmi on March 28, 1942, and they made their home in Bruce Crossing. He preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1959. Mayme worked briefly at the Paynesville school as a cook. She spent most of her life as a homemaker. She was an avid watcher of ... Full story
KIMBALL, Wis. — Rylie Jo Ludtke, 15, of Kimball, passed away unexpectedly June 16, 2014. She was born May 26, 1999, to Jayme Tamble and Shawn Ludtke. Rylie loved her family, friends, her dogs, Buddah and Paco, and spending time with her horses, Husker and Blue. She had dreams of becoming an equine massage therapist. She was an independent little spirit and wise beyond her years. She touched so many people’s lives; there are too many to list. She is survived by her loving parents, Shawn Ludtke, and Jayme and Jack Tamble; her loving gra... Full story
To the Editor: Bessemer Principal Daniel Vander Velden’s June 13 letter to the editor regarding the condition of our schools fails to discuss the elephant in the room. That is, the state’s education dashboard, mischooldata.org, has a detailed accounting of the Bessemer Area Schools’ deficiencies, both financial and academic. In fact, we’re on the state’s radar for academic and financial deficiencies. When citizens debunk the school board’s and superintendent’s claims of academic glory with facts to the contrary, facts from the state’s accou... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. — Lucy (Marchello) Benetti, 94, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and longtime Bessemer resident, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at Homme Home Nursing Home in Wittenberg, Wis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer. Family will receive friends at the church on that day from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A luncheon will follow in the church hall. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Bessemer.... Full story