Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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DETROIT (AP) — A picture of Jim Leyland’s face stared out from the video board at an empty Comerica Park, next to that familiar Olde English “D’’ and a message that said simply: “Thank You Jim.” After eight seasons managing the Tigers, including three division titles and two American League pennants, Leyland stepped down Monday. His voice cracking at times, his hands wiping away tears at others, he announced his departure two days after Detroit was eliminated by Boston in the AL championship... Full story
BESSEMER — The Bessemer Speedgirls swept Ewen-Trout Creek 25-18, 25-8, 25-10 in Monday’s Porcupine Mountain Conference match on Senior Night at the House of Noise. “The seven seniors played a great night of volleyball in their last home game in the House of Noise,” Bessemer coach Shelly Mettler said. Stats for the seniors were: Sarah Trudgeon tallied seven aces, three kills and five assists. Brenna Bogaczyk had seven kills and a block. Allyson Hansen totaled four assists and three aces. Mikha... Full story
HURLEY — A 48-year-old Ashland man was sentenced to three years in prison and two years of probation Monday for a seventh drunk driving offense. Iron County Judge Patrick Madden sentenced Lloyd Neveaux Jr. in a late afternoon court session. Neveaux, formerly of Odanah, was also assessed fines and court costs of $2,000, had his driver’s license revoked for 24 months, received a five-year interlock ignition system requirement and was given credit for 65 days served in jail. Asked by Madden if he... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Richard “Dick” Cressey, 77, of Jackson Road, Ironwood Township, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in his home, with family and friends by his side, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born Sept. 27, 1936, in Atlantic City, N.J., son of the late Henry and Margaret (Troup) Cressey, and graduated from Holy Spirit High School in Atlantic City in 1955. He then spent 24 years in the U.S. Navy, serving on various ships and shore duty stations throu... Full story
CHICAGO — Yukiko Frantz, 76, of Mercer, Wis., formerly of Cary, Ill., passed away Oct. 18, 2013, at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Yuki was born Nov. 27, 1936, in Okinawa, Japan. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Frantz, whom she married Nov. 30, 1964; three children, Sherry (Wilbur) Mehlman, Lynda (Matt) Arnolts and Neil (Lucinda) Frantz; and four grandchildren, Matthew Arnolts, Kristen Arnolts, Rebecca Frantz and Benjamin Frantz. Yuki and her husband, Dan, owned and operated a number of businesses through the years, i... Full story
UPSON, Wis. — Keith A. Hultman, 58, of Upson, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, at home. Keith was born Feb. 26, 1955, in Ashland, son of the late Keith A. and Colleen (White) Hultman, and had been a longtime Upson resident. Keith was employed by Triad Electric for the past 28 years. He loved hunting and fishing, and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He is survived by a son, Keith (Eve) Hultman, of Chicago; a daughter, Brittany Hultman, of Mason City, Iowa; a granddaughter, Khloe; a b... Full story
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Helen Louise (nee Bale) Mezzano, 78, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. Helen was born in Montcalm County, Mich., on Sept. 23, 1935, to Frank and Mary (Backman) Bale. She moved to Ironwood, Mich., as a youngster and attended Ironwood public schools, graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in 1953. She was married to Joseph Mezzano on Sept. 10, 1955, in Superior. They were happily married for 58 years. At different times in her l... Full story
IRONWOOD — Monday night 98 local women gathered at Maplewood Steakhouse for “Information is Bliss,” a women's health event that raised $509 for the American Cancer Society, educated women about breast cancer, and honored the journeys of two survivors of breast cancer who shared their stories and hope. Breast cancer diagnoses are increasing in younger women, said Iron County Health Officer Zona Wick, which is why self-exams are so important; current guidelines suggest that many women do not n... Full story
The Luther L. Wright High School class of 1958 recently held its 55th reunion. It was a very successful reunion, thanks to many of your community members. We had a very informational and entertaining experience at the Old Depot Museum with Gary Harrington, who has been always willing to take our class on tours in the past, such as at the Ironwood Memorial Building. He is great. Then, we had another wonderful, educational tour of the Historic Ironwood Theatre by Bruce Greenhill, who was so personable and knowledgeable. We also toured a few... Full story
