Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - Three Lakes came back from an early 2-0 deficit to force overtime and beat Ironwood 5-3. It wasn't sudden death as Three Lakes scored once in each overtime. Ironwood coach Don Cvengros said it was a tough game to lose, but it was the best game his team has played this year. "We got tired," he said. Ironwood scored the first two goals. "We started off really well," Cvengros said. "I was extremely pleased with the boys. They were ready to go tonight. They were fired up. They... Full story
Look for a later fall color show than normal on the Gogebic Range. Because of the ample rainfall that has included around 5 inches already in September in Ironwood, the colors may stick around at least a week longer this autumn, according to Bill McNee, a forest health specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. That's good news for tourism here, which receives a boost every autumn from nature's spectacular color show. There are a few pockets of fall color in the area, but... Full story
IRONWOOD - With nearly three weeks of school under their belts, students at Luther L. Wright School in Ironwood are feeling comfortable with their surroundings. It marks the first time LLW is a K-12 school, after kindergarten through first grade students made the move over from Sleight Elementary. A few classroom changes, students being moved up a floor or two, and a new bus lane have allowed the transition to proceed smoothly, according to school district leaders. Students in Michelle Trier's... Full story
CAMINO, Calif. (AP) - The sister of a man arrested in a fast-growing Northern California wildfire says she strongly doubts he's responsible for starting the blaze, which has driven 2,800 people from their homes. Tami Criswell of Salinas said Thursday that her brother, Wayne Allen Huntsman, loves the forest and always has been very cautious with campfires. Authorities in El Dorado County charged Huntsman with one count of arson of forest land for willfully and maliciously setting a fire. Bail is... Full story
RHINELANDER, Wis. — Bette Popps, 88, of Bruce Crossing, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, at the Rennes Rehab Center in Rhinelander. She is survived by daughter, Gail Popps; son, Dennis (Pam) Popps; sister, Mable Niemi; three grandsons, Chris (Jennie) Popps, Brandon (Tennie) Popps, and Jerry Baker; and four great-grandchildren, Isaac, Jackson, Gage and Jett. A graveside memorial service will be held at the Bruce Crossing Cemetery on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, at 3 p.m., with luncheon to follow at Bethany Lutheran Church of Bruce C... Full story