Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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HURLEY - After a rainy start, Festivale Italiano went off without a hitch on Saturday afternoon in downtown Hurley, with more than 1,000 people attending the annual event. Rain caused the event to be delayed for 30 minutes, but according to Dorrene O'Donnell, executive director of the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce, everything fell into place. "The community came together, despite the weather, to support this event and each other," O'Donnell said. "I'm just thrilled at how this turned out." Vis... Full story
ONTONAGON - Beautiful weather, large crowds, music, floats and some surprises highlighted the 57th annual Ontonagon Labor Festival parade Sunday in Ontonagon. The parade featured a special presentation, welcoming Highland Copper Company president David Fennell to Ontonagon County. Highland recently purchased the rights to mining projects in the Upper Peninsula, including the White Pine Mine. William Fischer, president of the Ontonagon County Economic Partnership, presented Fennell with a framed... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - Gary F. Ruda, 66, of Saxon, Wis., died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. He was born July 20, 1948, in Hammond, Ind., the son of Frank and Virginia (Holoffe) Ruda. Gary graduated from Lincolnway High School in New Lenox, Ill., in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army from June 27, 1968, to April 7, 1970, obtaining the rank of specialist 4th class and was a Vietnam veteran. Gary was a heavy equipment operator and was employed by the Town of... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Grant Kingston Dieck, 76, joined his Lord Jesus Christ early Saturday morning on Aug. 30th, 2014. Grant died peacefully at home in Ironwood with his family at his side after a long, courageous battle with coronary disease and aggressive cancer. Grant was born in Independence, Wis., on Oct. 7, 1937, to parents Grace (Kingston) and Marion Grant Dieck. After high school, Grant attended one year of college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before turning full-time to his true... Full story
MARENISCO, Mich. - Chaz Michael Havenor, 21, of Marenisco, formerly of Iron River and Marquette, passed away Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014. Chaz was born on Nov. 28, 1992, in Ironwood, the son of LeeRoy and Dale Anne "Dee" (Berg) Havenor. In his teenage years, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping. Chaz played football for Wakefield-Marenisco School and basketball for Watersmeet School. He loved to hang out with his family and friends, and always had a smile on his face. Chaz had a sense of humor... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Judith "Judy" M. Heikkinen, 76, passed away Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014, at her home in Ironwood, surrounded by family. Judy was born March 18, 1938, in Ironwood, the daughter of Heimer and Sylvia (Hakala) Lahti. On Oct. 26, 1957, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, William "Bill" Heikkinen, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood. Bill and Judy moved to Milwaukee and then to Port Washington, Wis., where they worked and raised their family. Judy worked at Bolens, Port... Full story
