Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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HURLEY — With six applicants to choose from, the Hurley City Council appointed Steve Lombardo to fill a vacant council seat on Tuesday. Lombardo, a teacher in the Hurley School District, replaces John Aijala, who moved from Hurley. Council member Jamey Francis nominated Lombardo for the position, indicating he will bring in some youthful enthusiasm. Don Richards seconded the nomination, and Lombardo was elected on a 3-1 vote, with Char Mussatti voting no and Rob Lanctoe abstaining. Joanne Brunea... Full story
IRONWOOD — HOPE Animal Shelter in Ironwood won the Michigan Pet Fund Alliance’s “Outstanding Open Admission Small Shelter” award for 2012 because it saved more than 94 percent of its pets. Half of animals that enter American animal shelters do not leave them alive. HOPE won the award in 2010 and 2011 as well, said director Randy Kirchoff, with Gogebic County earning recognition last year as one of the top 10 no-kill communities in Michigan. Fifty kittens and cats are currently housed at the shelter, with some in foster homes, said Kirchof... Full story
ONTONAGON COUNTY — Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment has been awarded a Stewards for Trails, Education and Partnerships grant to benefit its Courtney Equestrian Trail. The trail is located in the Ottawa National Forest in eastern Ontonagon County. The $3,875 grant comes from the American Quarter Horse Association’s corporate Partner, Tractor Supply Company. Funds will go toward improvements to the trail area south of the Firesteel River. “In addition to trail... Full story
IRONWOOD — Former Ironwood resident, guitarist Aaron Jay, will perform at the Historic Ironwood Theatre Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature country, rock and blues music. “Jay grew up in a musical family, so he knew that music would be the road he would travel,” Theater Director Bruce Greenhill said. “His dad, Johnny Jay, and uncles, Max Lee and Mike, were known as ‘Johnny Jay and the Jay Birds.’” Jay’s father and Uncle Max helped pique his interest in playing and performing publicly,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Earl T. Maki, 41, of Ironwood, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, in Ironwood. He was born on May 15, 1972, in Ironwood, son of Glenn and Jean (Carlson) Maki. He attended Ironwood schools, graduating from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1989. With his brother, Scott, Earl owned and operated E & S Welding in Bessemer for many years. At the time of his death, he was employed by Hilborne Logging, Trucking and Recycling. Earl was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved d... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. — Adeline S. (Moncher) Fochesato, 84, of Iron Belt, Wis., died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, in Duluth. She was born Feb. 20, 1929, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Berg) Moncher, of Gile, Wis. Adeline is survived by two brothers, Donald (Carolyn) Moncher and Charles (Mimi) Moncher; two sisters, AnnaMae (Jack) Anderson and Marlene (Bernie) Erspamer; and numerous nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Fochesato; three b... Full story
IRONWOOD — The Gogebic Community College Lady Samson volleyball team continued to improve and rolled over Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College 25-16, 25-9 and 25-14 at the Lindquist Center on Breast Cancer Awareness Night. “I thought we played very well,” GCC coach Aaron Bender said. “Anytime you get a win is big. We’re getting better — absolutely. We served well and had 18 total aces. We’ve played poorly at some spots in the season, but the last five games our passing has been much bet... Full story
