Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RYAN JARVI [email protected] BESSEMER - After a four-hour Gogebic County Court hearing Friday on the Aug. 5 consolidation question between Bessemer and Wakefield-Marenisco school districts, a consent judgment was approved to have it removed from the ballot. Judge Charles Goodman, of Houghton, approved the preliminary injunctive order after hearing testimony from both sides. "This is a unique and, for lack of a more educational way to say it, odd situation," Goodman said. "Courts have... Full story
IRONWOOD — The city of Ironwood is making an effort to establish one-on-one relationships with businesses. Community development director Michael Brown said Friday while many communities focus economic development activities on attracting new businesses, it’s just as important to retain existing businesses. “They already have an invested interest in the community and are important to the strength and character of a community and its economy,” he said in announcing the new program. The city has been broken up into economic development zones and... Full story
All the activities this week were done on “Tucker Time.” Tucker Time means don’t look at your watch, if we say dinner at 6, it means anywhere from 6 to 8! It has been a wonderful week at our house. All the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were here. It was our annual reunion, a little earlier than usual. Normally everyone comes home in July, but this year granddaughter Megan was married to Matt Hagen and we pushed up the reunion date. Our prayers for good weather were at least one-half answered. On the first day the large tent... Full story
First grade students in Ontonagon County recently participated in the "Pinwheels for Prevention" campaign by planting pinwheel gardens at the Ontonagon Area School and Ewen-Trout Creek School. The campaign, unveiled by Prevent Child Abuse America, introduces the pinwheel as a symbol for child abuse and neglect prevention nationwide. "It is a reflection of the hope, health and safety that we desire for our children," said Paula Domitrovich, of the Ontonagon County Children's Trust Fund. The... Full story
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Tina Jo Ann (Pittsley) Benavides, 63, passed away from liver complications on May 31, 2014, at her residence in Phoenix. Born in Washington, raised in Michigan, she spent much of her life in Wisconsin, Illinois, South Dakota and Arizona. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria (Joseph) Stewart; and son, John (Dawn) Benavides. She was the proud grandmother of Alyssa, Quentin and Zia; and stepgrandmother of Gabriella and Alyssa. She was the dear daughter of Elaine and Robert Pittsley. She is loved and survived by her s... Full story
SAO PAULO (AP) - Just after he was cut from the U.S. roster last month, right back Brad Evans posted this snarky tweet: "You got off easy this time @Cristiano." The Americans are confident their defensive depth can stop the two-time world player of the year when they play Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal on Sunday night in a World Cup match in the Amazon rain forest capital of Manaus. "He's a complete player," midfielder Michael Bradley said Friday. "When you look at the game today, there's such...
