Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Luther L. Wright K-12 School was expected to be filled with students today for the first day of the 2020-21 school year, however, the district's board of education voted in an emergency meeting Friday to postpone the start of the school year until Sept. 8. "It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the delay in the start of this school year. ... The reason for this delay is that our elevator, which is being upgraded, will not be... Full story
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] HURLEY — It has only been one week since the Hurley Public School Board decided to start the school year in the classroom with a virtual learning option — but a special meeting tonight will revisit the decision in part for updated information regarding COVID-19 cases in Iron County. “The magnitude of this decision is great and with school only a week away, it’s imperative that the board reviews the plan a final time to determine if it’s the most appropriate given our current situation...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] MERCER, Wis. — The Mercer Public Library will conclude its survey at the end of the month with prize drawings to encourage more people to help shape the long-term planning of a community centerpiece. All input is welcome but there is an effort to reach working age adults and those who don’t use the library regularly in particular, said Teresa Schmidt, director of the Mercer Public Library. The survey (bit.ly/mercerlibrarysurvey) wants to reach these people for some feedback to see what could change...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Aug. 25 Community Pickleball, 9-noon, Patterson Tennis Court, weather permitting. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Breakfast For Your Brain, 10 a.m., Mercer, Wis., Community Center. 715-561-2695. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, Golden Dragon. Woods and Blooms Garden Club, 6:30 p.m., Haines C... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Richard John Aho, 76, a longtime resident of Ironwood Township, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Aug. 22, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by loved ones. Richard was born on Jan. 17, 1944, in Ironwood, a son of John Toivo and Mary Josephine (Waldros) Aho. He attended Roosevelt School through the 9th grade, and Rich graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1962. Following graduation, he moved to Chicago and worked as a machinist at Onsrud Machine... Full story
Ironwood, Mich. - Mary Ann "Pee Wee" Seal, 82, of Ironwood, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 20, 2020. She was born on Jan. 29, 1938, in Hurley, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Anna Ferkovich. Mary Ann was employed as a nurse's aide. Her importance in life was her family. She will be remembered for her sassy attitude, wit, kindness and generosity. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Ferkovich; brothers, Jack and Robert Ferkovich; and sister, Donna Doucette. Mary Ann... Full story
CARO, Mich. - Paul Arthur McGrath, 69, passed away Aug. 16, 2020. Paul led a very full life and is known as the second-to-last cowboy of Ontonagon County. He had many relatives and friends that will remember his enthusiasm for living and his generous heart for helping anyone in need. Paul is survived by his sisters, Lou Ann Fahlberg and Margaret McGrath; brother, Mark McGrath; sister-in-law, Kathleen; and nephew, Michael. Paul is also survived by Laurie and Trevor McLean, two special people in... Full story
