Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD - The Ironwood Carnegie Library hosted its first ever donut sale this fall to help fund programs and purchases for the library. People were able to pre-order their donuts, which were made by Rigoni's Bakery, earlier this month, and pick them up Tuesday morning at the library. Library director Elaine Erickson said Rigoni's donated all the packaging materials. "We had both businesses and individuals contribute; we had very diverse support," she said. The library sold pumpkin spice and... Full story
BESSEMER - Jim Whittinghill, of Eagle Waste & Recycling, gave a presentation Monday night at the Bessemer City Council on a proposal of administering a rewards program for the community members who separate garbage and recycle. Whittinghill said the rewards program was implemented in Tomahawk, Wis., through the company and the community is "extremely pleased" with the outcome. Eagle Waste is also looking into starting the rewards program in Ashland. "It's a win-win-win for everybody,"... Full story
The swish and crunch of autumn leaves underfoot presents an opportunity for Gogebic Range residents to use a valuable material. Color season arrived early and has stayed late here, with millions of leaves falling in the past few days, a sign that winter isn't far off. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources notes home composting is growing in popularity and composting and mulching fallen leaves improves the air quality, reduces wildfires and makes use of a material that would otherwise go... Full story
HURLEY - The No. 4-seeded Hurley Midgettes ended No. 5 Flambeau's season with a 3-0 sweep in Tuesday's WIAA Division 3 regional volleyball tournament opener. Hurley won 25-17, 25-16, 25-22. "It was nice to get the 4 seed, it was nice to play at home and it was nice to get out of here with the win tonight," Hurley coach Liz Constantini said. "I like the way our girls played at the net, blocking. I like the way we served. Our serving percentage was pretty high." It was the first tournament win... Full story
Dear Editor, Every day I teach, direct, role-model and coach. I can only say I do this because of the mentors I had growing up in Ironwood. I am now a mentor on so many levels. I’m always using the tools, lessons and advice that my teachers used to make sure that I one day became a caring, productive adult. I have always reflected back on those who had an impact on my education and career. They may not have noticed they had an impact on me but I sure do share their advice, guidance and care with those I teach and work with on a daily basis. I... Full story
Dear Editor, The first step in securing our borders is to take down the welcome signs in places that advertise in English and Spanish. It’s like a welcome to America if you can sneak across the border successfully. The next thing is to take away “press 2 for Spanish,” it is a form of supporting illegal immigrants. These are the same immigrants that are consuming our tax dollars, taking jobs away from Americans, overloading our health care system and robbing our social security system. If your senators and congressman don’t take action to spea... Full story
Dear Editor, Our Gogebic County Fair this year, was really a wonderful time, all but the rides. Every year they seem to get worse. Yes, they told the board that AM only a few rides this year, “Thank goodness for us.” But every year only a few rides run. I’d say “lets tell the board different company for rides,” plus for the safety of our kids. Anneita Grosso Ironwood... Full story