Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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HURLEY — Webster made the big plays in the first half. Hurley played its kind of football in the second half. The Midgets battled back from a 19-8 halftime deficit to win 30-27 in Friday's WIAA Division 6 thrilling state quarterfinal. Webster (10-2) used a big kickoff return and a fumble recovery to get its big first-half advantage. Hurley (11-1) didn't panic in the second half, instead focusing on what it does best, sustaining long drives with its dangerous running attack for three t... Full story
IRONWOOD - A reorganizational meeting of the Ironwood City Commission is scheduled for Monday at 6:30 p.m. in commission chambers at the Memorial Building. The mayor, mayor pro-tempore and city commissioners will be sworn in as the first item of business. David Sim is the only new member of the commission. He replaces Monie Schackleford, who was the lowest vote-getter on Tuesday out of the six candidates for the five commission seats. The commission's first action will be to hear comments at a public hearing on a request for a variance on a... Full story
MILWAUKEE (AP) - They come from donors, Dumpsters and Craigslist, and they're helping veterans get back on their feet. For veterans undergoing drug and alcohol rehabilitation who have lost their driver's licenses, bicycles can be much more than a mode of transportation. They can be a lifeline. Rick Cherone, a Vietnam veteran from New Berlin, began picking up bicycles he saw in garbage bins, repairing them and dropping them off at Milwaukee's VA hospital. Then two peer counselors at the VA... Full story
IRONWOOD - American Idol season 10 finalist Casey Abrams arrived in Ironwood Thursday night in preparation for the annual HIT Idol Show at the Historic Ironwood Theatre. Abrams, a singer, songwriter and musician from Idyllwild, Calif., will perform tonight at 7. The local winners of Friday night's HIT Idol competition open for Abrams. Performers ranged from fifth grade to age 29, and came from Gogebic and Ontonagon counties, as well as Iron, Vilas and Ashland counties in Wisconsin. According to... Full story
MARENISCO, Mich. - Joann Adamczak-Havenor, 71, a longtime resident of Marenisco, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Nov. 7, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Aug. 18, 1942, in Ashland, Wis., the daughter of Aili and Joe Adamczak. On Nov. 1, 1958, Joann was united in marriage to Leslie Dale Havenor in Bessemer. She loved family gatherings and helped with the upbringing of her grandchildren. Joann was an excellent cook, found pleasure in online card games, e... Full story
SALOME, Ariz. - Patrick Kolinsky, 75, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, at home in Salome. He was born on Aug. 22, 1938, in Ashland, Wis., the son of Ethel and N. J. Kolinsky. He graduated from high school in Watersmeet, Mich., in 1956 and served in the Air Force from 1957 to 1960. Pat married Marlyn Burik on June 25, 1966, and they celebrated 46 years of marriage. Pat graduated from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 1968 with an education degree. Pat worked from... Full story
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Thomas M. Morris, 74, of Hurley, Wis., died on Oct. 24, 2013, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born in Hurley on Oct. 13, 1939, the son of Thomas Marion and Helen (Rowe) Morris. He graduated from Hurley High School in 1957. Thomas joined the United States Coast Guard in 1957 and served for 10 years as an electronics technician, earning the Coast Guard Commendation Medal and Ribbon for a rescue mission. He then entered civil service, working for the Central... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Gladys Marie Salmi, 96, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away early Friday morning, Nov. 8, 2013. She was born on Oct. 9, 1917, in Wakefield, the daughter of Matt S. and Aili E. (Pikka) Jarvi. Gladys graduated from Wakefield High School with the class of 1935, where she performed as their very first Cardinals cheerleader. On Aug. 25, 1937, Gladys was united in marriage to Reino Salmi in Ironwood. She was a prayerful member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Wakefield and in earlier years, was an active member of the W... Full story
APPLETON, Wis. - Jim Prosek, 79, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013. Jim was born on June 24, 1934, in Bessemer, Mich., to the late Leonard and Lucille (Meyer) Prosek. He married Bernadine Erspamer on May 25, 1957, in Hurley. Jim was employed at Kraft Foods for over 35 years, retiring in 1992 as a sales supervisor. During his high school and college years, Jim was an active participant in many sports. His interest in sports never faded and he closely... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - John W. Gayan, 89, of Bessemer, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, surrounded by his loving family. John was born Jan. 23, 1924, in Ironwood, son of the late Joseph and Annio (Kobinski) Gayan, and attended Ironwood schools and Luther L. Wright High School. He entered the U.S. Army on Feb. 15, 1943, serving as a combat infantryman in the Pacific Theater of Operations in the Northern Solomons and Luzon during World War II, receiving, among... Full story
