Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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MARQUETTE - On to downstate St. Clair. The Portage Lake 9-10 all-stars Friday advanced to state tournament baseball play with a 15-3 four-inning district win over Penokee Range at the North Marquette Athletic Fields. "It's a great opportunity to represent the district, the Copper Country and the Upper Peninsula," Portage Lake head coach Wes Frahm said of state play scheduled to begin next Friday. "We'll see some good teams there, but I believe in our team." It's easy to see why. Portage Lake rol... Full story
IRONWOOD — Many of the 118 people who donated to Ironwood's new Art Park attended the Friday afternoon ribbon-cutting ceremonies on Aurora Street. Jen Tucker, a community assistance specialist with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, presented Ironwood Community Development Director Michael Brown with a plaque on the occasion. The city received a $10,000 grant through MEDC to develop the Art Park after more than $15,000 was pledged locally toward the effort. Brown said there's still some money left over for project improvements. T... Full story
Saturday, July 18 Festival Ironwood. Music, games, food, refreshments. Depot Park. Events include: Walk, Run and Roll at Norrie Park, 7 a.m. check-in, 8:30 race a.m.; Classic car, vintage snowmobile, Tired Iron Club, registration 8-11 a.m., show, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Honor guard and National Anthem, 8:15 a.m.; Volleyball tournament, 9 a.m., Outdoor pool tournament, 9 a.m., HOPE animals, 10 a.m.; Wellness activities, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Open stage, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ranch Boys, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Gogebic Range Band, 12:15-1:30 p.m.; DJ music, 4-7:30... Full story
NAPLES, Fla. — Charles “Wes” Berkoben, 95, of Naples, and Mercer, Wis., passed away peacefully at Avow Hospice on March 25, 2015, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He has now happily rejoined his wife, Lois, of 65 years and leaves his five children, Nancy, Russell, Robert, Jeanne, Susan and their families. Since 1973, Dad and Mother spent many summers in Mercer on Fisher Lake, and their winters in Naples. It was our privilege as siblings to be able to enjoy both properties with our families and to be with Dad in his final days,... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. — Clem Chlebowski, 76, of Ramsay died on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at U.P. Health Systems in Marquette after a brief illness. Clem was born on Sept. 30, 1938, in Wakefield, the son of the late Louis and Carmen Chlebowski. He married the former Carol Kaseno of Bessemer on Aug. 20, 1960. Clem worked for the U.S. Forest Service until his retirement in 1994. He enjoyed deer hunting, trapping, playing old-timers softball and attending his granddaughter's activities. He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter, Kim (Pete) Pelissero, o... Full story
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Barbara Jean (Rigoni) Anderson, 69, of Las Vegas, formerly of Ironwood, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015, in Las Vegas. She was born May 1, 1946, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Reno and Marian (Malmberg) Rigoni. Barbara attended local schools and graduated from St. Ambrose Catholic High School with the class of 1964. She attended Beauty School in Duluth, Minn. She was employed by the French Beauty Salon and the County Clipper in Ironwood as a beautician for many years... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Dale H. Bornberg, 70, died Sunday, July 12, 2015, at his home in Hurley. Services will be held at St. Florian's Catholic Church in Hatley on Thursday, July 23, 2015. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. Private online condolences can be sent to [email protected].... Full story