Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — Iron County Sheriff Paul Samardich indicated his department won’t be forcing people to wear masks in a clarification he issued Friday regarding Gov. Tony Evers’ Thursday order mandating the wearing of masks or face coverings when in indoor public places. “In order to provide some clarification, please be advised the Iron County Sheriff’s Office will not be responding to complaints of individuals violating the governor’s mandate, nor will it be taking any direct law enforcement action as i...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Ironwood Historical Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary and, although the pandemic shutdown has not provided much opportunity for fanfare, it has given the board and volunteers a chance to revitalize the museum and add new exhibits. "Yes, unfortunately the Depot Museum is closed, but our volunteer staff have been very busy behind the scenes," said Sandy Sharp, president of the historical society. "We have been paying close att...
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] EWEN — The Ewen-Trout Creek School Board agreed to send a letter to the Ontonagon County Board requesting that the school district receive 33% of a payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) that the county receives each year. According to Superintendent Dave Radovich, the action was taken because of the impending state reductions resulting from COVID-19. The 33% would be about $180,000, Radovich said. The action is a win for Pat Kitzman who for years has claimed that PILT funds were to be distributed 33% to schools, 3...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, Aug. 1 Community Pickleball, 9-noon, Patterson Tennis Court, weather permitting. Union Station Food Pantry and Northern Food Bank, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 252 E. Ayer St., Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Community Pickleball Paddlers, 2-5 p.m., Mercer School gymnasium. 715-776-4588. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Sunday, Aug. 2...
GREEN BAY, Wis. - On this day, July 28, 2020, the gates of Heaven opened for Mary K. Molaski. She entered soon after the sun came up. Heaven now has a fantastic guardian angel. Mary K. left this earth from St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay, after fighting for eight days from congestive heart failure. Mary K. was born in Marquette, Michigan, to Sara and Isadore Goulette on Dec. 28, 1944. She attended grade school at St. Michael's Elementary School and was a member of the Bishop Baraga High School...
WHITEHALL, Mich. - Kathleen Ann Geist, 78, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday morning, July 21, 2020, at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. Kathleen Latvala was born on Dec. 30, 1941, to Eino Latvala and Agnes (Kasper). She graduated from Bergland High School. She married William Geist on Feb. 18, 1961. He preceded her in death on Oct. 25, 1998. Kathleen raised a family of four while living in White Pine. She worked various jobs at Lacroix Hospital and the Konteka, as well as running her own...
CHANNING, Mich. - John "Jack" Carey, 91, of Channing, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born June 20, 1929, in Sagola, son of the late Lester and Mildred (Hunting) Carey. He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Channing High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Jack married the love of his life, Joanne Helgren on Dec. 2, 1950, and enjoyed 65 years of marriage. Joanne preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 2016. Jack was a Michigan...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Arlene Gierl, 87, of Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Arlene was born on Sept. 6, 1932, in York, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Calvin and Elnora Mills. In 1950, she graduated from Owen High School in Owen, Wisconsin. She continued her education and graduated from Spencerian Business College in Milwaukee in 1951. On Sept. 10, 1953, Arlene was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert "Farmer" Gierl. They enjoyed 65 wonderful years together. Farmer...
