Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — Although he will have to wait longer to stand trial on his charges, a Gile man had one of the felonies against him dismissed at a hearing Wednesday. Phillip “Ruby” Laguna, 70, is charged with two counts of first degree child sexual assault-contact with a child under 13 and physical abuse of a child-intentionally causing physical harm. Judge Kevin Klein, who is hearing the case, granted a defense motion to dismiss one count of felony intimidation of a victim. “We’ve also filed a motion to...
By KIM E. STROM [email protected] MERCER - It was a fun and educational day for those who attended the annual Mercer Health Fair Wednesday. Everything from chemical free cosmetics to health screenings to fire prevention and more was represented. The event was sponsored by the Mercer Food Pantry, the Mercer Lions and Lionesses and the Iron County Health Department. "It went well, we had a few new vendors, the spud-mobile and the (MedEvac) helicoptor," said organizer Louise Minisan. "We...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] HURLEY — After 20 years of teaching an Iron County hunter safety course for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, instructor David Vuorenmaa said the lack of hunting accidents in the area shows that the mandated class has helped hunters with prevention. “We’ve had a very successful rate, and have never had any serious injuries,” Vuorenmaa said of the spring and fall classes. “We’ve taught hundreds of kids so far.” The DNR requires all individuals born after Jan. 1, 1988 to successfully...
Thursday, Oct. 17 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland Lake Gogebic Senior Center, 9:45-10 a.m. EDT; White Pine Porcupine Mountain Senior Center, 10:20-10:35 a.m. EDT; Ontonagon Holy Family Catholic Church, 11-11:45 a.m. EDT; Mass City Resource Center, 1:15-1:45 p.m. EDT. Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson courts or Ironwood Memorial Building. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township....
