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By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] BLACK RIVER HARBOR - Stephanie Swartzendruber was walking her dog at Rainbow Falls near Black River Harbor Tuesday when she got the photo opportunity of a lifetime. A kayaker was plummeting over the 30-foot high waterfalls, about 16 miles north of Bessemer. "It was a nice guy from Brazil in the kayak," she said. She was able to contact Marcelo Marcondes Galizio, of Brazil, who was appreciative of the five photos sent by Swartzendruber of various stages... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] WAKEFIELD - It took approximately an hour for the student volunteers to load all the donations into vehicles Wednesday as the Michigan State Police Wakefield Post distributed 13,771 pounds of donated goods area food banks. The post had been accepting both cash and non-perishable goods donations for the past several weeks, said Post Commander F/Lt. Don Horn - including two donation events at Super One in Ironwood - as part of the state police's... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] BESSEMER — The public defender contract between Gogebic County and the McKenzie and Talaska law firm has been extended for three years. The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners granted the extension last week after the matter was discussed at a finance committee meeting. James McKenzie noted in an Oct. 6 letter to the county that his firm had an original contract for 2008-’13 that was renewed for two years through the end of this year. McKenzie said he and his Bessemer firm law partner, Anna Tal... Full story
Thursday, Nov. 5 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. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., all welcome, The Inn Bed and Breakfast, Montreal, Wis. 906-663-0308. Community Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Wakefield Methodist Church. Open to all, no charge. ReGeneration Youth, 5:30-6:45 p.m., ages 10-11; Relentless Youth, 7-9 p.m., ages 12-18; Lighthouse Faith Center,... Full story