Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By ZACHARY MARANO [email protected] HURLEY, Wis. — The Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Festival Italiano event starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday. This year’s celebration of Italian heritage will include a craft show, games for kids and live music. The festival is returning after it was canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chamber of Commerce Director Rita Franzoi said the festival will be “a day of people getting out and enjoying the last hurrah of summer.” The festival will feature live music startin...
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] IRONWOOD - The fall semester at Gogebic Community Campus started last week. The college marked the occasion with a week of complimentary lunches at the Ironwood campus. "Week One Eats," as it was marketed kicked off with a pizza lunch with college president George McNulty on Monday, Aug. 23. "What a great day on campus!" the college posted on Facebook last week. "We all welcome the energy and excitement brought by our students. We are so lucky."...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Susan Olive "Sue" Selin, 74, of Bessemer, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. Sue was born July 21, 1947, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Lloyd and Helvi (Nummi) Erickson. She attended and graduated from the J.E. Murphy High School in 1965, growing up in Gile, Wisconsin. Sue was formerly employed at Simpson Electric and retired in 2010 from Grand View Hospital in Ironwood where she worked as a CNA, ward clerk and lastly... Full story
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Michelle Miller passed away on Aug. 27, 2021, in Newport Beach, as a result of COVID pneumonia. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Richard A. Miller O.D.; her daughter, Whitney K. Miller of Huntington Beach; and her son, Max D. Miller (Mel), of Buffalo, New York. She is further survived by her mother, Kathy Curry of Saginaw, Michigan; her sisters, Pam Fouch (Raymond) of Traverse City, Michigan, and Annette (David) Povich of Fort Myers, Florida; and her brother,... Full story
RAMSAY, Mich. - James R. Scholar, 86, of Ramsay, passed away Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. Jim was born on July 25, 1935, in Ramsay, a son of Frederic P. and Bessie M. (Celik) Scholar. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and was honorably discharged with the rank of master sergeant. He returned home and attended Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University, earning a bachelor's degree in education. Jim taught in... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Donald J. Stevens, 77, of Watersmeet, beloved husband of 46 years to Sandra (Graff) Stevens, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at Marquette General Hospital. Don was born on Oct. 14, 1943, in a log home in Watersmeet, son of the late Ray and Eleanor Stevens. He graduated from Watersmeet High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Army serving as a sergeant in artillery in Vietnam. He married Sandy on March 29, 1975, and they together... Full story
OSHKOSH, Wis. - Rev. Marvin Leslie Rowe, age 91 passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh with his family by his side. Marvin was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on Sept. 12, 1929, to Leslie and Lillie (Scott) Rowe and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan, and Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. He furthered his education at the University of Minnesota at Duluth, earning a degree in music education. Marvin taught music at... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Sept. 1 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency quarterly food commodity distribution for registered families — North Ontonagon County: Ontonagon Community Action Agency from 2 to 4 p.m. EDT; South Ontonagon County and Watersmeet: Community Action Agency, 20142 M-28 in Ewen from noon to 2:30 p.m. EDT. Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Financial A... Full story