Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - The Gogebic-Iron County Airport terminal apron was full of fire trucks on Saturday as area departments gathered to train for an airport response. Trucks and firefighters of volunteer fire departments from Bessemer, Wakefield and Ironwood townships in Michigan, along with the town volunteer units of Kimball, Anderson and Oma, in Wisconsin, took part in the training. "We reviewed initial response times and times to local water...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] HURLEY — The Hurley Public School Board on Monday unanimously added golf as a school sponsored team sport for both boys and girls. Steve Lombardo, school district athletic director, estimated the seasonal golf team cost at $5,980. This includes a $3,080 varsity coach salary, which is comparable with other spring sports, he said. The estimated golf course green fees would total $100 per golf meet or $1,000 for all 10 meets per season. Team transportation would cost $15 per hour for a bus driver a...
SUAMICO, Wis. - James Matthew "Jim" Harju, 63, of Suamico, passed away on Sept. 16, 2021. Jim was born on Aug. 25, 1958, to William and Martha (Kettunen) Harju of Bruce Crossing, Michigan. Jim is survived by his wife, Geri Lynn; his sisters, Ruth (Mike) Novak of Green Bay, and Darlene Gray of Winter Springs, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Douglas; his brother-in-law, Jim Gray; and his first wife, Susan. Jim is further survived by his niece, Yvonne (Mark)... Full story
RICE LAKE, Wis. - Wayne Alan Braun, 65, passed away Sept. 19, 2021, after a long illness surrounded by his loving family and friends. Wayne was born Aug. 28, 1956, to Maurice and Rosella (Fye) Braun in South St. Paul, Minnesota. His family moved to Wisconsin when he was a teenager and he remained a Wisconsin resident the rest of his life. Wayne spent his working years as an auto body mechanic and loved the work so much he restored classic cars as a hobby. He was also involved in auto racing for... Full story
L'ANSE, Mich. - George Haapala passed away of natural causes on Sept. 13, 2021, while a resident of Bayside Village in L'Anse. He played violin expertly as a main instrument for years. He served in the U.S. Army as a band member and cook on troop trains during World War II while traveling. He was a gentle man who loved his family and home life. He welcomed everyone to join him in his music playing. He lived what he believed. He will be missed by those who loved him, that he left behind. A... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Sept. 22 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Mentoring of Moms, 9-10:30 a.m., Range Community Bible Church, Hurley. 715-561-4355. St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Financial Assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. 906-932-4325. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2... Full story
