Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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HURLEY - The Hurley City Council finds itself in the enviable position of having a $600,000 grant to spend. At its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, the council discussed the money with Jeff Seamandel, of MSA Professional Services, the city's engineering firm. Seamandel said the federal Army Corps of Engineers grant was originally designated for the city's well project, but it can be used for another project. He indicated it's a use it or lose it proposition for the city. Seamandel said while... Full story
EWEN - The State Bank of Ewen is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month. "We are a state-chartered bank founded in 1914 by 39 civic-minded citizens committed to promoting the future development of our community," CEO Bryan Kuehnl said. The bank remains "committed to providing the community with hometown banking services," Kuehnl said. "The combination of local ownership, local decision-making and knowing each and every customer is at the heart of a community bank. Banking technology has... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - John Stanley Johnson, 82, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at his home. He was born on Nov. 24, 1931, in Bessemer Township, a son of Stanley and Mary (Huhtala) Johnson. John attended the Wico and Wakefield Schools. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged on Jan. 14, 1954. John re-enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Feb. 9, 1955, and was honorably discharged on Oct. 3, 1957. While in the... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Jack L. Bjork, 85, passed away Oct. 12, 2014, at North Central Health Care in Wausau He was born in Crystal Falls, Mich., on Jan. 17, 1929, to Dewey and Hildur (Larson) Bjork. At age three, his family moved to Ramsay, Mich., where he spent his youth. He attended Ramsay grade school and graduated from A.D. Johnson High School in Bessemer, Mich. On June 21, 1952, he married Patricia Shea. In 1952, Jack graduated from Michigan Technological University in Houghton with a degree in... Full story
HASTINGS, Mich. - Angela Kay Behrendt, 40, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, at home with her family by her side. Angela was born on Sept. 19, 1974, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, the daughter of Robert and Judy (Maurer) Garber. Angela attended Maple Valley High School, graduating in 1993. She worked 16 years as a legal secretary and court recorder for Barry County Friend of the Court, probate court and the prosecuting attorney's office, retiring in September of 2012. For the... Full story