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IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - Among the contests decided in Tuesday's primary election were Ironwood Township's supervisor and treasurer races. Steven Boyd and Maria Graser won their races for supervisor and treasurer, respectively. Boyd, a current trustee on the board, defeated former township supervisor Marvin LaGrew by a vote of 361 to 288 in the bid to replace outgoing supervisor Alan Baron. Boyd's 361 votes represented approximately 55 percent of the voters casting ballots in the race, to LaGrew's...
IRONWOOD - An early Tuesday morning fire that severely damaged a house at 324 E. Oak St, in Norrie Location sent the homeowner to the hospital. The Ironwood Public Safety Department reported Cheryl Graykowski, 55, was transported by Beacon Ambulance to Aspirus Grand View Hospital following the initial 3:15 a.m. report of the fire. She was treated and released. The IPSD received a 6:15 a.m. report of "suspicious activity" three hours after the fire. An officer found that Graykowski and members of...
BESSEMER — Pete Matonich won his reelection bid, beating Gordon Koski to continue as Sheriff of Gogebic County during Tuesday’s primary election race. In the end, Matonich racked up 1,971 votes, or 90 percent, while Koski received 216 votes, or 10 percent. County Clerk Gerry Pelissero received 1,952 votes and Country Treasurer Sue Pertile received 1,919 votes. Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas Jacobs got 1,897 votes. Drain Commissioner James Loeper racked in 405 votes....
Wednesday, Aug. 3 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Mercer Area Play Group, 9:30-11 a.m., all welcome, Mercer, Wis., Public Library. 715-476-2366. 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 Evang... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Kathleen E. "Kato" Gallo, 63, of Ironwood Township, died peacefully Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 29, 1953, in Ironwood, daughter of the late John and Ellen (Haapala) Gallo, attended Roosevelt Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1971. She received an associate degree in psychology from Gogebic Community College in 1994. Kathy worked in housekeeping in local motels and two private homes,... Full story
CEDARBURG, Wis. - David James Wallis passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Feb. 1, 2016, at his home in Cedarburg. Dave was born on Dec. 8, 1967, to William and Lois Wallis in Bessemer, Mich. He graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1985 and attended Gogebic Community College and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Dave loved his family and friends. On frequent visits home he always had a lot to say - Dave was never at a loss for words. He was a self-taught guitarist... Full story