Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD — Back to school is a whole different ballgame for a student parent with three children in school. Beki Farrell, 34, of Ironwood, started her sixth semester at Gogebic Community College this week. She has made the dean’s list every semester, and is transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Superior to pursue a degree in childhood counseling after this semester. Farrell’s children are Niko, 15, Devon, 12, and Levi, 5. They go back to school next week. When Farrell first started at GC... Full story
BERGLAND — The Trap Hills Conservation Alliance and Save the Wild U.P. hosted a day of events celebrating the Trap Hills, a rustic, scenic area along the North Country Trail between Old Victoria and M-64 north of Bergland, on Aug. 18. Participants from across the western U.P. and as far as Duluth, Minn., gathered at Bergland Township Park. Participants enjoyed guided hikes on the North Country Trail and the Cascade Falls Trail north of Bergland. Wisconsin folk singer Skip Jones played tunes i... Full story
With Labor Day activities filling up the weekend and many traveling to spend time with family and friends, local law enforcement wants to remind people of safety practices during the holiday. Last year in Wisconsin, 10 people died in traffic crashes during the holiday weekend and in Michigan, eight people died. To prevent traffic deaths and injuries this year, Wisconsin, Michigan and other states are participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. In Michigan last year, off... Full story
IRONWOOD — Officials of the Ottawa National Forest are conducting outreach to fill positions on two federal resource advisory committees. “I am very pleased Gogebic and Ontonagon counties have elected to continue with their RACs,” said Tony Scardina, Ottawa National Forest supervisor. “RACs are a great way for interested community members to engage in a public lands dialogue and recommend resource projects funded by the Secure Rural Schools Act.” RACs are responsible for reviewing and recommending projects for implementation under Title II... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Gladys Ryan, 93, of 304 W. Iron St., Bessemer, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Wakefield. She was born on Aug. 3, 1920, in Ashtabula City, Ohio, the daughter of the late Oscar and Mary (Tuominen) Hallberg. On April 24, 1943, Gladys married William Francis Ryan in Chicago. They were married for 67 years at the time of William’s passing. At an early age, Gladys’ family moved to Comet Location in Wakefield. She attended the Wakefield schools. After her marriage, Gladys traveled from coast to coast during World War II, follo... Full story
RACINE, Wis. — David John Guzzo, 69, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013, at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints. David was born in Ramsay, Mich., on Feb. 15, 1944, the son of the late, James and Mayme (Gugliemotto) Guzzo. After graduation from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Mich., he continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, where he received his master’s degree in education in 1970. He retired from Gateway Technical College. After retirement, David spent... Full story
RACINE, Wis. — Patricia L. (Ceronsky) Plumley, 78, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. She was born in Bessemer, Mich., on Dec. 29, 1934, the daughter of the late Pete and Loretta (Armstrong) Ceronsky. Pat was united in marriage to Earl Plumley on Oct. 18, 1952. Pat enjoyed being busy and especially enjoyed sharing stories with family and friends. Surviving is her husband of 60 years, Earl, and their children, Cindy (Tom) Sodt, of Lindenhurst, Ill., Harold Plumley, of Waukegan, Ill., and Bobby Plumley, of Kenosha; grandchildren, L... Full story
SHELTON, Wash. — Rose Marie Stricker, of Shelton, died peacefully on Aug. 19, 2013, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital. Rosie was born to Joe and Jule Peterson on June 28, 1929, at the Ranger Station in Upson, Wis. She attended high school in Iron Belt, Wis., and graduated in 1946. She graduated from Ashland County Normal School with a teacher’s certification in 1948. She taught for one year at Saxon (Wis.) Elementary School. Then she taught at the Duluth (Minn.) School District from 1948 to... Full story
NEW YORK (AP) — Days of finding a quarter under your pillow are long gone. The Tooth Fairy no longer leaves loose change. Kids this year are getting an average of $3.70 per lost tooth, a 23 percent jump over last year’s rate of $3. And that’s a 42 percent spike from the $2.60 per tooth that the Tooth Fairy gave in 2011, according to a new survey by payment processor Visa Inc., released Friday with an update of the company’s Tooth Fairy personal finance app. Part of the reason for the sharp rise: Parents don’t want their kids to be the ones... Full story
HURLEY — The Border Bowl is becoming Hurley’s border bash. It was the Midgets’ eighth straight win over Ironwood in their annual early-season clash. This time Hurley overwhelmed the Red Devils 47-7 at Veterans Memorial Field on Friday night. Hurley coach Scott Erickson felt good about the win but was already looking ahead to a tough opponent next week. “It’s good to get a win, our second game now,” Erickson said. “I guess we’ll see on the film what kind of corrections we need to make and we cer... Full story
