Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BESSEMER TOWNSHIP - The Bessemer Township Board recently approved a construction project to improve four of its gravel roads at a cost of nearly $85,000. The four roads to undergo construction are Chokecherry and Bluebird lanes, a small piece of Second Street and portions of Anvil and Koski roads. The portions of Anvil and Koski roads, slated for paving, will be the most expensive at slightly more than $46,000. The work on the remaining routes will involve putting down two layers of chip seal,...
HURLEY - The cultural organization Little Finland will celebrate 50 years of existence with a three-day festival beginning July 25 featuring music, dances and traditional Finnish foods. Sonja Luoma, has been president of the Little Finland board for about eight years, and has been a member of the organization off and on for more than 35 years. She said people should attend the event "Just to have a good time." "We're going to have really good music and fellowship," she said. Luoma said the...
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Robert “Bob” Malnar, 62, of Ewen, passed away July 13, 2014, in Green Bay. He was born April 28, 1952, in Wakefield, Mich., to James P. and Grace M. Malnar. Bob was a Vietnam War veteran, serving his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He loved four-wheeling, hunting and range shooting. Bob was a member of Whitetails Unlimited and was liked by all whom he met. Bob is survived by a daughter, Shanelle Malnar; his mother, Grace M. Malnar, of Ewen, Mich.; brothers, James W., of Duluth, Minn., Richard D. (Kelly), of Keizer, Ore.,...
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Steve J. "Sonny" Miskovich, 73, of Wakefield, died Sunday, July 13, 2014, in Marquette. Steve was born in Wakefield to the late Steve and Mary (Grivicich) Miskovich on June 9, 1941. He attended the Wakefield Schools. Steve was a member of Walleyes for Tomorrow and an avid Packer fan. Sonny's dream came true when he purchased his Clydesdale team and sleigh. The family enjoyed many Christmas sleigh rides. He enjoyed raising beef cattle and sheep most of his life and operated a...
IRONWOOD - It's been a "whirlwind" year for Bessemer native Miles Mykkanen. While working towards his master's degree in music with an emphasis in vocal performance at The Juilliard School, Mykkanen has made his solo performance debuts at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall in New York. He also worked with famed American soprano Renée Fleming in an internationally broadcasted master class. In addition, Mykkanen also sang lead in Juilliard opera's critically acclaimed production of...
IRONWOOD - Penokee Range became the champions of the Michigan District 11 Little League in ages 9-10 with a 14-4 title game victory over Keweenaw at the John Krznarich Field on Tuesday. The team is made up of players from Hurley, Ironwood, Bessemer and Wakefield. "These girls have jelled very well together," Penokee manager Ryan Niemi said. "They're 9 and 10-year old girls who are aggressive and enthusiastic. Our strongest point is still pitching, but the defense gets outs on the balls they...
