Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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HURLEY — A small group of folks, some wearing masks of woodland animals, gathered Saturday in Hurley to protest a proposed iron mine near Upson, Wis. Robert Menard of Ashland, Wis., spoke to the group of around 15 at the visitor’s center, warning them of the dangers of continuing an industrial society. The group then headed downtown to the offices of Gogebic Taconite. G-Tac is conducting exploratory drilling at the site along the Iron and Ashland county line near Wisconin 77. Menard, former und... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. — Thomas C. “Tom” Peterson, 60, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013, at his home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on Sept. 22, 1952, in Wakefield, the son of Oscar “Kuse” and Rose “Dolly” (Mussatti) Peterson. Tom attended Ramsay School and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1970. He continued his education at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. Tom was a self-employed electrician and for many years worked... Full story
MERCER, Wis. — Scott “Scottabosh” Tomek led the Mercer Loons Motorcycle Club as it held its 26th Memorial Ride in honor of all downed riders on Saturday. “It’s a little bittersweet this year again. Last year was really tough. We lost Kat the week before,” Tomek said. Motorcyclist Kathryn “Kat” Pettit was the owner of the Dear Lodge Bar in Mercer for more than 20 years. She met her untimely death last summer while out planning last year’s memorial ride when she had a chance encounter with a deer... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — Ironwood Township will be home to a new farmers, flea and craft market starting Aug. 6 at the Airport Recreation Park. According to township board trustee Kathy Maki, the event was originally set to begin at the end of July, but had to be moved back until August. The event runs from 4-7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. “We’re hoping to go through October,” Maki said. Organizers are seeking vendors from across the area. There is no registration fee. “The best part is that it is free for vendors,... Full story
HURLEY — Turnout for the Apostolic Lutheran Church of America was great as they held their 105th annual Convention at the Hurley K-12 school. Alan Estola, Chairman of the convention, estimated 1,200 people showed up for the event, some from as far away as Finland, Sweden and Guatemala. “We had approximately 250 people come for the service held in Finnish. By the weekend, attendance just grew and grew,” Estola said. Services were held multiple times a day in both English and Finnish. Youth services were also held, as well as youth meeti... Full story
