Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - The small town of Wakefield experienced a big flurry of activity this past weekend as it hosted the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. A portion of M-28 closed between mid-day Friday and Sunday evening in order to accommodate a long row of half-courts that served 145 teams, 580 total players and an enthusiastic crowd to cheer them on. "You can hardly get through up and down the street," said Mike Fuller, who has been with Gus Macker for...
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] HURLEY — The Iron County Heritage Festival kicked off this past weekend with several activities, including the annual Heritage Days parade in downtown Hurley Saturday afternoon. Children cheered as floats drove past, throwing candy out of windows and from the back of truck beds. This year’s parade had a “Never ending winter” theme, with floats and costumes reflecting the snowy season. A pair of horseback riders wore Elsa and Jack Frost costumes for the event. Several Iron County fire departments had the...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD — The American Power Boat Association is off to the races with Tuesday’s start of the national competition on Sunday Lake. It was a good day for one long-time racer who has been part of the sport for 71 years. Andy Hansen, age 80, took second place in the 200 Modified Runabout division, losing only to Kelsey Bennett of St. Augustine, Florida, who came in first. Timing of the race was not recorded as Hansen said the only point was to see who reached the finish line first. “It felt really good,...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] GREENLAND — The Ontonagon County Fair was blessed with good weather and high times this past weekend. After a Friday registration day in Greenland, the fair kicked in to provide a large variety of activities for people of all interests. Saturday included cattle-sorting, a trout pond, a livestock clinic, a mock rodeo, and live music by Jack Jolliff and Bosch 9, along with games, crafts and vendors. Sunday began with a horse show that was expected to continue throughout the day with various divisions. ...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ronald Oliver "Ronnie" Surprenant, 92, of Ironwood, passed away on Pentecost, May 28, 2023. Ronnie was a well-known and respected business man in the community and owner of Ronnie's Camera and Sound in Ironwood. Ronnie was born Aug. 16, 1930, to Oliver and Frances (Kutil) Surprenant in Ironwood. He attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1949. While attending high school, Ronnie was an accomplished athlete and involved in student government. He lettered in... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Wilfred Joseph "Bill" Wing, 84, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on July 24, 2023. Bill was born July 30, 1938, in Dearborn. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1957 and enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduation. He served three years as a Morse intercept operator at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, and in Europe. He married Cathy Neumann on Sept. 12, 2003. Together they had seven children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Edward "Ed" James Jenkins, 67, of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1956, to Edward F. and Loretta (Cayer) Jenkins in Marquette. He was employed by Ropes Gold Mine in Ishpeming and retired from the White Pine Mine. Ed was an outdoorsman who liked spending time at camp, going fishing or hunting. His favorite passion was taking his Harley rides and fixing up his '51 Chevy truck. He is survived by his children, Sarah, Crystal, Edward,... Full story
LAUFDORF, Germany - Charles Allen Lotzer III, 56, of Laufdorf, Germany, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on July 24, 2023. Born March 29, 1967, he was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore "Teddy" Lotzer; and stepmother, Pauline "PJ" Lotzer. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Stephanie Lotzer; son, Daniel Lotzer; grandson, Theodor "Theo" Lotzer; father, Charles Allen Lotzer II; mother, Donna Hays; two brothers, Christopher (Denise)... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Aug. 3 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. 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.... Full story
