Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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ERWIN TOWNSHIP — On Sunday, a project that Ivan Hellen, Erwin Township historian, has spent hundreds of hours working on since 2009 came to fruition with the unveiling and dedication of a historical marker at the Erwin Township Hall, formerly the Erwin Central School. “It’s an honor to preserve the legacy and heritage of our pioneer settlers 104 years later,” said Hellen, who is also the historian for Miner’s Memorial Heritage Park. Hellen and his brothers David, Bill and John unveiled...
MERRIWEATHER – All floated, some flipped, but none sank at the 12th annual cardboard boat races held Sunday by the Hoop ‘n’ Holler Tavern in Merriweather. About 75 people came out in hot, sunny weather to watch racers in five categories test the waters at the north end of Lake Gogebic in cardboard and duct tape creations. Toddlers, youth and seniors alike paddled around buoys in the shallow waters just offshore, trying to be the first to round the final corner and glide to the finish line....
BRUCE CROSSING – Spirits were high Sunday as local Independence Day celebrations concluded with a full day of activities in Bruce Crossing. Events began at 8 a.m. with a communitywide church service lead by the Rev. Ted Trudgeon, of Ewen. Other morning events included a breakfast at VFW Post 9345 in Bruce Crossing, a pie contest, the start of a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, a fun walk/run and tot run and a performance by Marty’s Goldenaires at Bruce Crossing Township Park. Spectators turned out...
Every year I am reminded of my membership into a pretty small, selective club. It’s nothing fancy. Nor is it secretive or exciting. It’s called the Holiday Club and it sucks. Your only requirement is to be born on a holiday, and my requirement is met every July 4. To some, being born on a holiday sounds cool. Everyone gets to celebrate with you. However, as with everything, it has its downside. Being born on a holiday guarantees that no matter what you hope for, your entire day is already planned out for you. If you’re born on Thank...
OSCEOLA, Wis. — Anna Melba Lauraine Bramer was born May 7, 1915, in Mass, Mich., to William and Senja Hill and died on July 5, 2013, at Osceola Hospital, after a brief illness. She had been residing with her brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Martha Hill. Melba graduated from Wakefield High School in 1933 and was a member of the National Honor Society. Melba graduated from Northern Teacher's College, Marquette, in 1938 and earned a master of arts degree in 1962. She taught in Rockland, N...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – John W. Carroll, 61, of Eau Claire, Wis., passed away suddenly of natural causes on Friday, July 5, 2013, at his childhood home in Wakefield. He was born on March 29, 1952, in Menominee, the son of William and Rauha (Maki) Carroll. John moved to Wakefield as a young child and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1970. He continued his education and earned a bachelor’s degree from Northland College in Ashland, Wis., in 1974. John then moved to Eau Claire, at which time he...
MARQUETTE, Mich. — Eva Maria Hill, 85, of Ishpeming, passed away peacefully into the Kingdom of Heaven on July 4, 2013 at Marquette General Hospital surrounded by family members. Born Aug. 17, 1927, in Halsua, Finland, she migrated to America in 1929 with her parents the late Reino and Ellen (Huusko) Lahti. Eva was married to Ronald John Hill of Baraga in Detroit on Nov. 9, 1945. Eva’s greatest loves were her family, knitting and pride of her Finnish heritage. Eva strongly believed that giving was far more important than receiving and as a res...
