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Articles from the July 29, 2020 edition


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  • City commission supports Norrie Park, river trail projects

    Jul 29, 2020

    By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission on Monday approved a resolution to support a grant application that would help renovate Norrie Park and embark on a Montreal River water trail project. The board 5-0 approved Resolution No. 020-011, a Trust Fund grant application with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The meeting followed a public hearing on the topic that had been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic impact on the MDNR grant process. “I am excited about the opportunity to deve... Full story

  • New map helps visitors

    Jul 29, 2020

    By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - Bigger is better when it comes to maps, according to officials who want to promote area highlights for visitors. The Ironwood Tourism Council (Travel Ironwood) in collaboration with area businesses and nonprofit organizations embarked on a visitor information map project that is designed to showcase area attractions with a large, comprehensive design. The project is starting with four maps over the next few months with the ability to...

  • Wakefield formalizes water plan beyond city line

    Jul 29, 2020

    By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield City Council voted Monday evening to adopt a final water project plan in relation to an area of Wakefield Township that is served by the city water system. "The area affectionately known as 'Bingoville' comprises five properties in the immediate area of the former Bingo Motel and Gas Station," wrote Brown in a related report to the council. Brown explained that the "substandard" connection had been installed privately years ago,...

  • Community Calendar

    Jul 29, 2020

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, July 29 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Iron County Veterans Service Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Town Hall. 715-561-2190. Mercer Health and Wellness Pickleball, 3-6 p.m., Mercer Community Center. IMPACT Life Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Woodland Church, Ironwood. Adult Children of Alcoholics, 7 p.m.,... Full story

  • Aaron John Anderson

    Jul 29, 2020

    IRONWOOD, Mich. - Aaron John Anderson, 45, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. Aaron was born on April 14, 1975, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, a son of James and Kathryn (Hendrickson) Anderson. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1993. On April 19, 1997, Aaron was blessed to marry the love of his life, Becky (Waurio) Anderson. They were blessed with three loving, faithful daughters. Aaron was first and foremost a God-loving and faithful man.... Full story

  • Donald Henry Klingman

    Jul 29, 2020

    WATERSMEET, Mich. — Donald Henry Klingman, also known as Da-bizaanate jibwaa nichiiwag, of Watersmeet, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the age of 67. A private family viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 28, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Spiritual Center, Choate Road in Watersmeet. General viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., with the wake to follow at 6 p.m. — all at the Spiritual Center in Watersmeet, as well. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at the Spiritual Center in Watersmeet with James Williams Sr., off... Full story