Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] WAKEFIELD — Barring an unforeseen delay, the reopening of M-28 over Jackson Creek this weekend remains on track. The road is scheduled to be reopened Saturday for the first time in roughly five months while the bridge over Jackson Creek was replaced. While some paving and guardrail work remains, Michigan Department of Transportation spokesman Dan Weingarten said traffic should be able to use the bridge some time this weekend. “Depending on the weather, the (Saturday) date might slip to Sunday, Oct...
BESSEMER - Bessemer biology students have been netting Bluff Valley Pond in Bessemer annually since 2015. The collaborative event involves 10th grade students in biology teacher David Rowe's classes, Mark Mylchreest of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and aquatic lab manager and Bessemer alumnus Roger Greil. "When the project started, no one even knew if there were fish in the pond. Now four years later, students have captured, measured, released and tagged fish in a multi-year...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] The federal Essential Air Service program that subsidizes passenger service at the Gogebic-Iron Airport in Ironwood Township has been extended for five years. The government program currently pays a subsidy for Air Choice One to operate out of Ironwood. Air Choice One, which has been offering passenger flights at the airport for four years, is currently under a three-year EAS agreement. Commercial air providers are selected for EAS through bidding processes and passenger boardings have increased here...
Thursday, Oct. 25 Pickleball, 9-11 a.m. Hemlock Avenue tennis courts, if raining, 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. 906-667-1110. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. ReGeneration Youth, 5:30-6:45 p.m., ages 10-11; Relentless Youth, 7-9 p.m., ages 12-18; Lighthouse Faith Center, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Hurley. area74.org.... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Robert L. "Farmer" Gierl, 87, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side, on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. Bob was born on Nov. 13, 1930, in Colby, Wis., son of the late Nicholas and Laurina Gierl. He graduated from Colby High School in 1948. On Sept. 10, 1953, Bob was united in marriage to the love of his life, Arlene Mills. They enjoyed 65 wonderful years together, Arlene survives. Bob was a butter maker by trade, and was employed by Frome Dairy in... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Yvonne D. Johnson, 90, of Ironwood, a former resident of Bartow, Fla., for more than 30 years and a Waukegan, Ill., resident for more than 20 years, passed away Sunday evening, Oct. 21, 2018. Yvonne was born on Dec. 30, 1927, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Bernard and Mary (Fabac) Voss. Her earlier years were spent in both Chicago and Calumet. Yvonne was active in the American Legion Auxiliary in Florida, an avid reader, a prolific letter writer, a creative artist, a talented... Full story
CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. - Gary Allen-Mitchell Cronkright, 80, of Trout Creek, passed away on Oct. 21, 2018, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. He was born May 27, 1938, in Trout Creek, to the late Adelbert and Clistia Cronkright. He worked at the White Pine Copper Mine, as well as working as a carpentry contractor. In 2010, he retired from the LVD Casino in Watersmeet. Mick was a member of Calvary Temple Assembly of God church in Trout Creek. He is survived by his longtime... Full story
