Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] IRONWOOD — A business roundtable at Gogebic Community College on Aug. 16 centered around a single question posed by the state official leading it: “How can the state help local business and industry?” Jonathan Smith, senior chief deputy director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, asked the question as a means of explaining his presence. “We cannot do our job at the state level without looking at local communities,” he said of his department, also known by its acronym of LEO. He a...
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] SAXON, Wis. - The Gogebic County Fair Horse Show was held at the Iron County Fairgrounds this year due to ongoing construction efforts at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds. Due to the fair's change in location, the horse show was unable to be held in conjunction with other fair activities, which took place from Aug. 8-11 at the Pat O'Donnell Civic Center in Ironwood. Instead, horse showmanship occurred this past Saturday and Sunday. "When they moved the fair...
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] MARENISCO TOWNSHIP — The Superior Waters Bottling Plant may start up again, thanks to Monday evening action by the Marenisco Township Board of Trustees. Supervisor Bruce Mahler told The Globe on Tuesday that the board voted to extend the lease for the company, which has not been operating for close to three years. “They’re not bottling water,” said Mahler, but he added that — after shutting down — the company did continue to sell remaining water in stock. It also is maintaining the now dormant ope...
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] HURLEY — Members of the Hurley Board of Education met on Monday for their regular monthly meeting and discussed the current state of itle IX policy changes at the federal level. They also heard a presentation from Hurley Education Foundation President Gary Pelkola about the accomplishments the group has performed over the last year. On Friday, the New York Times reported that the Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Education Department ruling regarding the changes to Title IX due to over 20 state...
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] IRONWOOD — A business roundtable at Gogebic Community College on Aug. 16 included a status report of good and bad news from Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. After a brief welcome from GCC President Chris Patritto, Jonathan Smith — LEO’s senior chief deputy director — provided a slideshow presentation that summarized recent state accomplishments, as well as goals relating to the 2025 fiscal year budget. Smith noted the following challenges now faced by the state: — Michiga...
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] BESSEMER - A celebration of 20 years of the Michigan Land Bank Authority took place on Aug. 15 in Bessemer. The Gogebic County Land Bank is the local arm of the state office. It describes itself as follows: "The Gogebic County Land Bank is dedicated to revitalizing tomorrow's neighborhoods through strategic acquisition, rehabilitation and responsible stewardship of vacant, abandoned and tax-foreclosed properties." A central person in the celebration...
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] BESSEMER — The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 14 learned that the Ottawa National Forest is seeking to acquire nearly 11 additional acres that are adjacent to the west-side campground of the Black River Harbor Recreation Area. In a letter received by the board on Aug. 6, county forest supervisor Darla Lenz said that the Nature Conservancy now owns the land. “Acquiring the property would secure the land adjacent to the campground, ensuring the parcel would not be developed, pro...
By JASON JUNO [email protected] MERCER, Wis. --- In a lot of schools, the start of football or basketball ranks as one of the most anticipated days on the sports calendar. In Mercer, it's the beginning of volleyball season. The Tigers began their quest for a ninth straight WIAA regional championship Monday with an evening practice. They played some over the summer, but that ended 2.5 weeks ago and there was already a bit of rust to get rid of, coach Robyn Schoeneman said. The first...
By JASON JUNO [email protected] IRONWOOD --- Rukus Betlewski has been involved in a lot of sports. This year, he coached middle school baseball and then took to the diamond himself for the Ironwood Athletics, a summer American Legion team. His sharpshooting ability from 3 helped the Ironwood basketball team to a district title in 2023. But neither of those are his favorite, nor are they his most accomplished. "I love being here," he said recently at the Karate Institute in Ironwood....
DULUTH, Minn. - John J. Oberto of Iron Belt, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth while being held by his loving family. He was born in Ramsay, Michigan, to John A. and Helen (Juno) Oberto. He attended grade school in Iron Belt and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School with the class of 1966. He then attended Stout State University, graduating with a degree in industrial arts. While at Stout, he played with a traveling rock and roll band and desc... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - And so it goes: She was standing on the side of the road. No walker. No more pain. Finally able to breathe. Phil pulls up in a cab and says, "Where you headed?" "I don't know," Alice says, nervously... "and I don't know how to get there." Phil says "That's OK, hop in. I know the way..." Rest in peace, Ma. Don't worry; we got it covered down here. Alice M. Cormier, 86, of Wakefield, died on Aug. 14, 2024, with her sons and daughter close by. Alice was born to Arthur and Linda... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Patricia M. "Patty" Eliason, 72, of Ironwood, passed away unexpectedly at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Bessemer, on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born on Aug. 15, 1951, in Bessemer Township, to Robert and Dorothy O'Leary. Patty worked at Jacquart Fabric Products in Ironwood for 30 years. She retired in October 2023. Patty also bartended at the Norrie Club in Ironwood, where she was a proud lifetime member. Patty was a great... Full story
MINOCQUA, Wis. - Lawrence James Jokipii of Mercer, Wisconsin, was born on Sept. 17, 1943, and passed away on July 11, 2024, at the Aspirus Howard Young Hospital in Minocqua. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Jokipii; brother, Robert North; his sisters, Margaret and Dorothy; his son, Larry Jokipii Jr.; and step-son, Robert Richard Klotter. He is survived by his life partner of 41 years, Rita Klotter; daughters, Terri Jo Jokipii, Sheri (Perry) Finco; step-son, Jason Jokipii; many... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, August 22 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.... Full story
