Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD — Twenty-nine fancy young ladies attended the Ironwood Carnegie Library’s fourth annual Fancy Nancy tea party and story hour Thursday. The party was held in the women’s club rooms on the second floor of the Ironwood Memorial Building, which provided an elegant setting. Assistant library director Lynn Wiercinski read the young ladies a story. She told the girls, “Being unique is even better than being perfect.” The girls dined on tea party fare of grapes and cheese, strawberr... Full story
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — Vilas County Sheriff Frank Tomlanovich, 61, died Wednesday at his home following a short illness. A news release from the Vilas County Sheriff’s Department said Tomlanovich’s family was by his side. Funeral services are pending. Tomlanovich was employed with Vilas County for 34 years, beginning in 1979 after working for the Eagle River Police Department. He was a sheriff’s department patrol deputy for about 15 years and was promoted to the detective sergeant’s position in 1994, serving in that capacity for 16 years, ac... Full story
FAIRPORT, Mich. (AP) — After nearly a week of searching the muddy Lake Michigan bottom, a research team has failed to find the wreckage of a 17th century ship — but leaders said Thursday they weren’t giving up. The mission to locate the Griffin, which was commanded by the French explorer Rene Robert Cavelier de la Salle and disappeared in 1679, was buoyed earlier this week as French underwater archaeologists inspected a wooden beam protruding 10.5 feet from the lake bed. They said it appea... Full story
HANCOCK (AP) — A big man in Hancock history has a new honor in his Upper Peninsula hometown. The Daily Mining Gazette of Houghton says a monument to “Big Louie” Moilanen was unveiled Wednesday on the first day of FinnFest. The statute stands 8-feet-3-inches tall, which was said to be Moilanen’s height. It’s near the entrance to the Finnish American Heritage Center. Dana Richter organized efforts to raise money to build the monument. He says Moilanen was born in Finland and immigrated to the U.... Full story
WASHBURN, Wis. — In celebration of Carmen “Koski” Smee’s life, who passed away Nov. 19, 2012, there will be a memorial service on Saturday, June 29, at 11 a.m. at the Woodland Cemetery in Washburn. Following the service, all family and friends are invited to a luncheon at the Washburn Cultural Center, 1 E. Bayfield St., to continue the celebration of her life. To reach the cemetery, take Bayfield Street to Eighth Avenue West and make a left. Continue up Eighth Avenue to Woodland Cemeter... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. — Burial services for Duane Forte, who died on March 16, 2013, will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Bessemer on July 1 at 10 a.m. Father Ben Hasse will officiate. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ruth and Andrew Forte; sisters, Jo Ann Forte and Lois Martlock; and brother, Russell. Surviving are his three children; two sisters, Sharon and Bonnie; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Immediately following the service, join the family for breakfast to celebrate his life at 302 Galena St., Bessemer.... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. — Please join the family of Patricia Berwald Bolling, who died on March 26, 2013, for a celebration of her life. Lunch will be served July 2 at 5 p.m. at 302 Galena St., Bessemer. Family and friends are welcome.... Full story
To the Editor: Since it is vacation time, I’d like to give my opinion on two free mini-vacations local citizens can avail themselves of right here in our area. The first is an exciting adventure with a living depiction of an authentic Roman soldier, full-scale armor, weapons and all. Finally, something for the young males of the family. This could be a fun way to learn ancient history without even trying. Arriving in full regalia with a collection of related articles as well, this guy with a master’s degree in first through third century anc... Full story
To the Editor: I would like to publicly thank Tom Bergman, Iron County zoning administrator, for his continued efforts on behalf of the citizens of Iron County. In a sincere and professional effort to get appropriate zoning language for metallic mining conditional use permits in place, Bergman presented a proposal draft to the zoning committee on Tuesday. The proposal is the result of his thorough study of Iron County’s nonmetallic mining ordinance and the metallic mining ordinances of Oneida, Rusk, Taylor and Ashland counties, and of c... Full story
