Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD — The city of Ironwood Planning Commission approved a request for proposals from planning consultants to initiate a new 20-year plan for the city, and will next get the request approved by the city commission, said community development director Michael Brown. Ironwood’s last 20-year plan was written in 1982, with updates in 2000, said Brown. The landscape and economy have changed since then, Brown said. The goal in a 20-year plan is to get the public’s input as much as possible. For example, a community visioning session with local... Full story
GREENLAND — The Ontonagon County Fair will close out July with a bang and a full schedule of events July 25-28. Animals, races, fast cars, kids games, beer and wine judging top the menu during the annual event. One of the newly organized events is the Jackie Strauch/Critter Ranch Memorial Speed Show presented by the Timber Trails Riding Club. Named after the late Strauch, who operated the ranch and taught many young people to ride and work with horses, will be held Sunday with registration at 10 a.m. EDT and the speed show to start at 11. Erin... Full story
ONTONAGON — Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital, in conjunction with the Ontonagon Rotary and Hancock Rotary, are sending unused, outdated medial equipment to third-world countries. Dan Crane, of the Hancock Rotary, loaded the equipment into a van last week with the help of Aspirus employees Lynn Walters and Cindy Lonchar. The Hancock Rotary will take the equipment to Green Bay, Wis., where it will be taken to third-world countries. Rotary officials explained that outdated equipment from the United S... Full story
To the Editor: Reading the recent news about the behavior of the protesters at the open pit mine site near Upson, Wis., was very disheartening. These protesters should be ashamed of themselves. First off, look at the horrible example they set for young people. Threatening people and despicable, vulgar language are uncalled for. People for or against the mine have a right to their viewpoint, but violence and vulgarity are not the ways to demonstrate their views. I am for this mine; I hope it comes to fruition. To all you protesters who want a... Full story
WAKEFIELD — Gogebic Community Mental Health is hosting a training on Monday focusing on helping youth aged 12-18 facing mental health challenges or crises. Youth Mental Health First Aid introduces participants to the warning signs of mental health problems and risk factors for adolescents. It also builds understanding on the importance of early intervention and teaches people how to help a youth who is in crisis or facing a mental health or substance abuse challenges, according to a news release. The program uses role playing and simulations t... Full story
BESSEMER — The Tomahawk Cubs broke open a pitchers' duel by scoring nine of their 10 runs in the final three innings and overcame the Gogebic Rangers 10-4 at Massie Field on Friday night. "Up until the fifth inning, it was a 1-0 game," Tomahawk manager Jeff Shifts said. "Our pitcher (Brandon Vecchio) did a very nice job tonight. He's only going to be a sophomore this fall, but he has a lot of composure. He's moves the ball inside and out and threw a lot of first strikes and kept them o... Full story