Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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GREEN BAY, Wis. - Mayme G. (Ferratto) Jarvi Calabro, 90, of Green Bay, formerly a long-time resident of Wakefield, Mich., passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, July 28, 2018, at Woodside Manor in Green Bay, surrounded by her loving family. Mayme was born on May 18, 1928, in Wakefield, a daughter of John and Madeline (Bates) Ferratto. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1946. Mayme continued her education and earned a nursing degree at St. Mary of Nazareth School of Nursing... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — While the supervisors may not have been happy about it, the Iron County Board of Supervisors approved borrowing over $1.2 million Tuesday to cover the county’s 2017 placement costs. This is the second year the board has decided to borrow money to fund the county’s costs for court-ordered placements — a move that allows the county to exceed the state-imposed levy limit and pass at least a portion of the burden onto the county’s taxpayers. The placements occur for a variety of reasons,...
IRON RIVER, Mich. - Kurt Talsma, 52, slipped peacefully into his Savior's arms July 27, 2018, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, Iron River. Kurt was born March 12, 1966, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of John and Patricia (Spike) Talsma. He was baptized April 17, 1966, and confirmed May 18, 1980. Kurt attended Caledonia Public Schools and was active in the Kent County 4-H program before he moved with his family to Bruce Crossing in 1981. Kurt graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in... Full story
MERCER, Wis. — Lucille Brandt, 92, passed away on April 15, 2017. Lucille was born Aug. 9, 1924, in Hinsdale, Mont. She graduated from Mercer High School in 1943. She married Mark E. Brandt Jr. on April 29, 1945. Lucy and her husband, Mark, were partners with Darrell and Vera Brandt in Brandt’s Store until they retired in 1999. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Eastern Star, Mercer Snow A Go Goers, Mercer Loons Motorcycle Club and the Mercer Lioness. Surviving Lucy are her sons, Mark Brandt III and Joel Patrick Brandt; fiv... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] MERCER, Wis. - Area bookworms in search of a deal can head over the Mercer Public Library this week for the Friends of the Mercer Library's summer book sale. While it was only the first day, Library Director Teresa Schmidt said Tuesday started with an early rush and the sale had been going well so far. "That (rush is) always nice, people who like to get in right away and get the best selection," Schmidt said. "But we are adding new things every day...
By JEAN NORDINE [email protected] A must-see destination for tourists is spectacular Bond Falls, just 3 ½ miles east of Paulding. To see the falls in all its glory visitors can take a foot trail from the Bond Falls Outpost or drive to the handicap access walkway. As they walk the foot trail along side the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River, the water flows over stepping stones and begins a slight decent before the river widens to about 80 feet, then takes an abrupt drop into a...
Wednesday, Aug. 1 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Ironwood-Hurley Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restaurant, Ironwood. Iron County Veterans Service Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Town Hall. 715-561-2190. Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers Support Group, 6-7 p.m., Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mercer, Wis. Bessemer Booster Club, 6:30 p.m., A.D. Johnston High School. G... Full story