Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD - The Gogebic Community College board worked to welcome the new school year with the hiring of four new staff members Tuesday, filling the positions of registrar, career counselor, Nordic ski coach and a networking specialist. The board formerly approved the hiring of Jacqueline Franzoi as career counselor, although she had already started her position. "We're really excited and we're thrilled to have her here," vice president of student services Jeanne Graham told the board as she intr...
HURLEY — The Hurley Board of Education will not make changes to its in-classroom with virtual option reopening plan, or the decision to go ahead with fall sports after taking no action at a special meeting on Tuesday. The school board approved its reopening plan 5-0 and fall sports schedule 3-2 at an Aug. 17 meeting. Three school board members requested a special meeting to revisit the decision, “due to the current health data change, and the importance of this decision,” as stated on the agenda. Leslie Kolesar, school board president, said the...
MERCER, Wis. — Staff and faculty of the Mercer School District are working through in-service days to prepare for the start of fall semester on Tuesday, according to District Administrator Sheri Kopka in her report to the Board of Education on Monday. The school’s reopening plan was reviewed by the Iron County Department of Health and the day-to-day school operation details will be provided to families so they know what to expect, she said. Supply donations included a $469 cash donation to help kids with school supplies, along with a sep...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Susan “Susie” “Sue” Braspenick, 70, of Westgate, 1500 N. Lowell St., Ironwood, passed away early Saturday morning, Aug. 22, 2020. Susan was born to Charles and Viola Soffiette on Jan. 12, 1950, in Ironwood. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. Susan was united in marriage to Rene Braspenick on Nov. 9, 1968. They made their home and raised their family in Ironwood. He preceded her in death in November 1989. Susan’s life was her family. She enjoyed her time with her children and grandchildren. She looked forward to...
EWEN, Mich. - George E. Wolfe, 83, of Ewen, passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at his home. George was born July 14, 1937, on South Baltimore Road of Bruce Crossing, to James Edward and Ingrid Elizabeth (Korsman) Wolfe. He married Viola Streeter on Oct. 18, 1958, in Ewen at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He received his GED while enlisted in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated a farm and worked at the White Pine Mine before buying and running Wolfe's V&S Variety until retirement. He was a ve...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Aug. 27 Community Pickleball, 9-noon, Patterson Tennis Court, weather permitting. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. SMART Recovery, 4:30 p.m., 101 E. Mary St., Bessemer. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Hurley. area74.org. Government Gogebic-Iron Wastewater Authority and Board, 8 a.m., Women’s Club Room, Memorial Building, Ironwood. Downtown Ironwood Development...
