Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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CHARLOTTE, Mich. - Ellen S. Kangas, 94, passed away on Aug. 4, 2018, at her daughter Diane's home in Charlotte. Ellen was born Sept. 26, 1923, in Ironwood, the daughter of George and Senia (Nasi) Lassila. She married Matt H. Kangas who preceded her in death on March 5, 1987. Ellen was also preceded in death by her son, Dennis K. Nylund; brothers, Edwin and Ray; and sisters, Evelyn Lassila and Elsie Stella. Surviving are her daughters, Diane Trethewey and Marla (Stephen) Bunt; three... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] An estimated 2 million Michiganders cast ballots in Tuesday’s election, a new record for a Michigan August primary. Gogebic County saw 25.6 percent of voters participate in the election, while 30 percent of registered Ontonagon voters cast ballots in that county. Gogebic County participation was up from past August primaries, according to Gogebic County Clerk Gerry Pelissero. He said the 2016 election that featured all county and township offices had a 22 percent turnout, while the 2014 race t...
Thursday, Aug. 9 Pickleball, 9-11 a.m. Hemlock Av. tennis courts, if raining, Ironwood Memorial Building. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110. Red Hat Society Northwoods Divas, noon, Golden Dragon, Ironwood. Reservations or cancellations to 906-667-0116. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Grief Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Dr. Kate Hospice office, 1571 Highway 51 North in Arbor... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] HURLEY - One of the five men charged with murdering a Lac du Flambeau, Wis., man near Mercer just before Christmas described Wednesday how the victim was executed. Curtis Wolfe, 26, testified in the trial against Joseph Lussier, 26, and Richard F.A. Allen, 27. All three are tribal members from Lac du Flambeau. Wolfe said Wayne Valliere Jr. was beaten and shot to death on a desolate road on Dec. 22. Valliere was reported missing when he didn't show up...
By JEAN NORDINE [email protected] IRONWOOD - Upon entering the Exhibition Building at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds, fair-goers will be treated to a vintage display of 1800s farm equipment, complete with authentically dressed mannequins demonstrating how the equipment was put to use. Kathy Bednar-Ghiardi said she "grew up with the fair" as her father, Andrew F. Bednar, was Gogebic County Extension director for 30 years, 1944-1974. She said she has inherited her dad's love for the...
