Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ironwood Area Historical Society is following up on the success of its first calendar last year with a 2021 version that serves as the organization’s only fundraiser this year. “It’s something that people look at every day and it reminds them of Ironwood’s history,” said Sandy Sharp, historical society president. “I think that it’s important for our area to remember our history because it’s what made Ironwood what it is today.” Sharp and the archivists and volunteers of the h...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP- A light agenda at a Wednesday evening meeting of the Wakefield Township Board of Trustees allowed newly-elected members to show appreciation to two members who are retiring and a third member who is changing posts. It was the last meeting that retiring Supervisor John Cox will chair. "It's been a real joy to work with all of you on the board," said incoming Supervisor Mandy Lake, who is leaving her role of clerk to take over Cox's job....
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ironwood Economic Development Corporation will be looking to update goals over the next few months, according to discussion at their virtual meeting on Wednesday. The meeting started with the renomination of EDC Chair John Wyssling, who was reelected 5-0 as chair for another year. Dave Ramme was also reelected as vice chair. EDC members Mark Ruppe and Velda Sclafani were not present. Sclafani’s term has expired and her seat is now vacant. The EDC approved an initial list of goa...
RAMSAY, Mich. — Donna Mae Colberg, 82, of Ramsay, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Donna was born on Aug. 19, 1938, in Ironwood, a daughter of Michael and Lempi LeGessa of Ramsay. She was employed at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield for more than 30 years. Donna loved her family gatherings at the holidays, especially the Fourth of July and Christmas. She was a big fan of the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Tigers. Her family was her hobby. Donna is survived by two sons, Mark (Rho...
HURLEY, Wis. — Thomas Lundgren, a native of Hurley, passed away recently. He was born to Henry and Margaret Lundgren on Oct. 3, 1946. After graduating from Hurley High School, Thomas served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Air Force. During this period, Thomas met and married the one love of his life, Judith Sargent. Together they raised three children, Chad, Ryan and Eric. Thomas enjoyed cheering on the Green Bay Packers, watching movies, and spending time with his many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. In his later years, Thomas r...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Joseph Zylinski, federal executive, civic leader, veteran and long-time resident of Ironwood, Michigan died on Oct. 21, 2020 at 93. He was born in Natrona, Pennsylvania, to Bronislaw and Helen (Olczak) Zylinski and graduated from Har-Brack High School in Natrona Heights in 1946 with his twin brother Conrad. Upon graduation, joined the U.S. Army and served in Korea until 1948 when he returned and began studying forestry at Pennsylvania State University. After spending a...
