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Articles from the September 30, 2014 edition


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  • Rain or shine, US 2 construction continues

    Sep 30, 2014

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  • New computer system goes live at Aspirus Grand View

    Cortney Ofstad|Sep 30, 2014

    IRONWOOD - Since Sunday, Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, along with Aspirus Ontonagon and Aspirus Keweenaw, joined the Epic system, making medical records easier to share amongst hospitals, clinics and even to the patients themselves. The system replaces traditional paper charts for patients, and Aspirus has encouraged its hospitals to modernize. A major plus, according to Grand View administration and employees is the sharing of information among other hospitals or clinics. "Many... Full story

  • Ironwood seeks reimbursements for infrastructure repairs

    Ryan Jarvi|Sep 30, 2014

    IRONWOOD - The city of Ironwood is pursuing reimbursements for expenses regarding infrastructure repairs following damages resulted from this past winter through Section 19 of Michigan's Emergency Management Act. Ironwood's City Commission held a special meeting Monday and took action unanimously approving Finance Director Paul Linn to execute the application process on behalf of the city for $100,000 of Section 19 funding. Gov. Rick Snyder opened up the application period for Section 19... Full story

  • Pumpkin Fest sees nice weather

    Sep 30, 2014

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  • Think beyond Thanksgiving pies with canned pumpkin

    Melissa DArabian|Sep 30, 2014

    Let's talk about one of the season's most iconic vegetables - canned pumpkin. Yes, canned, because that's how 99 percent of us get our pumpkin. Which is fine except for one thing - Americans overwhelmingly associate canned pumpkin with just one dish (pumpkin pie) and one day of the year (Thanksgiving). But canned pumpkin actually has all sorts of uses in the kitchen, no matter what the season. Pumpkin puree's rich flavor and creamy sweetness work great in both sweet and savory dishes. While we... Full story

  • Kathleen A. Hewitt

    Sep 30, 2014

    HURLEY, Wis. - Kathleen A. Hewitt, 73, of Hurley, died peacefully Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, in her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy illness. The former Kathleen Packmayer was born Aug. 7, 1941, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late John and Stella (Wisneski) Packmayer, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1959. She was united in marriage to Richard W. Hewitt on June 26, 1961, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ironwood. She was employed at Simpson... Full story

  • Ralph Edward 'Dash' Dashner

    Sep 30, 2014

    HURLEY, Wis. - Ralph Edward "Dash" Dashner, 68, of Hurley, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born March 20, 1946, in Hayward, the son of Viola Dashner Neveaux. Ralph attended schools in Odanah and Ashland. He served three years during the Vietnam War in the U.S Army and retired as Senior Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force in 1984. Following his retirement from the military, Ralph continued... Full story