Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY - Some members of the Iron County Board of Supervisors are sick of the lack of development at the former Wishbones restaurant property in downtown Hurley, with supervisors suggesting county intervention at Tuesday's board meeting. "According to the deed, they were supposed to have something going by the (Sept. 1) of this year, and it's not even close. It's a big mess, and it's a hazard down there," Paul Mullard, of Hurley, said when...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Gogebic Community College board meeting kicked off with a presentation by Dayle Jackson, director of student outreach and engagement. Jackson said while GCC has not had much of a need regarding food needs by students, nationwide there is a crisis of food security issues for students. In an effort to provide a solution before the problem develops or comes to light, GCC joined the College and University Food Bank, so they can learn how...
IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission Monday ordered the removal of blight at 122 Luxmore St. after a public hearing was conducted. New owners took over the parcel in April, but there has been little change in the status of the blight there, according to code enforcement officer Jason Alonen, who said blight notices from the city have not received a response. Alonen said scattered debris, tires and an unlicensed vehicle have created an eyesore in that neighborhood. The resolution passed by the city commission said notices and deadlines w...
Wednesday, Aug. 30 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Ironwood/Hurley Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restaurant, Ironwood. Iron County Veterans Service Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Town Hall. 715-561-2190. Superior Riders, 6 p.m., Bessemer VFW ride, Bessemer. Adult Children of Alcoholics, 7 p.m., Samaritan Counseling, Ironwood. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Pat O'Neill, 80, of Ironwood, passed away on July 30, 2017. In one of his poems, he wrote "death sometimes stumbles with its clown-like shilly-shally." He "stumbled" with a brain hemorrhage. Pat donated his body to science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Pat was born in 1937 in Pontiac and came to Ironwood in 1965 to teach composition, literature and creative writing at Gogebic Community College until his retirement in 2009 and then continued teaching as an adjunct. He... Full story
OSHKOSH, Wis. - William Joseph Born, 90, of Oshkosh, formerly of Ontonagon and White Pine, Mich., died peacefully on Aug. 7, 2017, with family by his side. Bill was born July 12, 1927, in Ontonagon, son of Alvin and Lillian Born. He attended schools in Ontonagon and Big Rapids, Mich., graduating with a degree in accounting. At age 17, he enlisted in the Navy, serving three years on a cruiser and destroyer as Bugler and Quartermaster 3rd Class Petty Officer. On April 21, 1951, he married Joan... Full story
BLAINE, Minn. - James "Jim" Estola, of Blaine, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Aug. 22, 2017, after a short illness. He was born Oct. 5, 1963, son of Reino and Doris Estola. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School class of 1982 and also from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Ashland, Wis. Jim was a self-employed CNC programmer. He is survived by his parents; longtime life companion, Diane Hollenbeck; son, Nicholas Estola; daughter, Samantha Estola;... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Kenneth R. Nelson, 75, of Ironwood, died peacefully early Friday morning, Aug. 18, 2017, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Ken was born Dec. 26, 1941, in Bessemer Township, son of the late Oscar and Anna (Erickson) Nelson, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School, Ironwood, with the Class of 1959. He then attended North Central Technical College in Wausau, Wis. Following graduation from North Central Technical College, Ken worked at a greeting card... Full story
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Florence June (nee Remes) Piet, 87, of Zion and formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born June 17, 1930, in Ironwood. Florence retired from Fanstel and Norstan after many years of service. She is survived by her Husband of 67 years, Arthur Piet; son, Dale (Cindy) Piet, of Zion; grandchildren, Sabrina (Ben) Childers, Amanda and Jessica Piet; three and a half grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Florence was preceded in death by her p... Full story
