Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — James Jones wouldn't be denied a Lambeau leap after a long touchdown catch. So when a Lions fan — sitting in enemy territory, no less — pushed him out of the stands, the Packers receiver tried to make the traditional celebratory jump one more time. Success. His 83-yard touchdown reception late in the third quarter was just the big-play spark the Packers needed to liven up an offense that otherwise settled for field goals in a 22-9 win Sunday over the undermanned Detro...
BESSEMER — Construction was under way Friday at the site of the future Mary Street Regional Trailhead and Ethnic Commons in Bessemer, with workers from Ruotsala Concrete building a retaining wall. “I’m not sure of the exact completion date yet,” said foreman Terry Hannu. “A lot depends on if the weather holds out.” After the retaining wall is completed, natural gray and colored sidewalks will be put down, said Hannu, and then trees will be planted and landscaping can start. Seven flagpoles w...
SAXON, Wis. — People had their paddles in hand for the annual Harvest Festival auction, sponsored by the Saxon-Gurney Community Presbyterian Church, Saturday. More than 50 people bid on a variety of items, with proceeds benefiting the church. The event also included raffles, food and items for sale, including homemade Christmas ornaments. According to church member Diana Norman, the event started many years ago, and moved from Gurney to Saxon in 1956. “The event started in Gurney because of the...
BESSEMER — To some, Halloween is a time for dressing up, getting free candy and being as scary as possible. But for Dick and Arlene Vittone, of Bessemer, Halloween is a time for birthdays, celebrations and showing off their spooky style. Each year, the Vittone’s celebrate halloween over the course of three days in October. Starting on the 29th, they celebrate Arlene Vittone’s birthday, followed by their daughter, Wasilia, Alaska, resident, Peri Rund’s birthday on Oct. 30 and Halloween on Oct....