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Articles from the July 15, 2021 edition


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  • Hurley looks to refinance bonds

    Jul 15, 2021

    By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] HURLEY — The city of Hurley took another step toward refinancing water and sewer bonds with a resolution to seek bids for an opportunity to save millions of dollars over the existing bond rates. The Hurley City Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance and establishing parameters for the sale of water and sewer system revenue refunding bonds. The action will allow AMKO Advisors LLC, a Fargo-based registered municipal advisor, to solicit bids in an effort to f...

  • Legion to dedicate flags today

    Jul 15, 2021

    By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - A renovated downtown war memorial will be dedicated this afternoon by members of the American Legion Post 5. A veterans honor guard will open Festival Ironwood with a flag ceremony at 4 p.m. today at Depot Park. The honor guard will then hold a separate flag raising ceremony at the nearby veterans memorial on the northwest corner of Suffolk and Ayer streets at 4:30 p.m. The ceremony is to mark the completion of the work to remove tall...

  • Gloria J. Schlais

    Jul 15, 2021

    IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Gloria J. Schlais, 72, of Ironwood, passed away at her home on Monday, July 12, 2021. Gloria was born the daughter of Frank and Lucille (Jameson) Voldarski on Sept. 21, 1948, in Ontonagon. She was a 1966 graduate of Hancock High School. On May 22, 1987, Gloria was united in marriage with Gene Schlais at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. Gloria was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood. She loved reading, baking and gardening. Gloria enjoyed...

  • Daniel Arthur Bouillion

    Jul 15, 2021

    APPLETON, Wis. — Daniel Arthur Bouillion, age 72, went home to his heavenly Father on June 22, 2021, in Appleton. Dan was born July 26, 1948, in Watersmeet, Michigan. He was known for his love of music and his wonderful voice, as he sang for many funerals, weddings and special events throughout his life and now has joined the choirs of angels in heaven. He is survived by six sisters, Lois (Dave) Assmann, Char (Bill) Barribeau, Marion Bouillion, Bonnie Ruby, Karen (Dick) Blomberg and Debra (Dale) Anderson; sister-in-law, Mary Bouillion; and t...

  • Community Calendar

    Jul 15, 2021

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, July 15 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. If rain: Memorial Building. St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Financial Assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon,...