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Articles from the November 14, 2020 edition


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  • Challenges continue with ambulance service

    Nov 14, 2020

    By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] Four years after helping prevent the loss of quality ambulance services in Gogebic County, a special committee continues to explore ways to address increasing costs, cross-border regulations and rural response times. The county had considered running its own ambulance service but it makes more sense to contract, financially speaking, said Jim Lorenson, chair of the county ambulance committee. The committee formed to find immediate and long-term solutions when Beacon Ambulance could not keep up... Full story

  • Wakefield Legion honors Franklin Raymond

    Nov 14, 2020

    By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Members of the American Legion Post 11 in Wakefield honored Franklin "Porky" Raymond, 88, at a Wednesday afternoon event in the Legion building. Commander Russ Korpi presented the "Recognition Award," along with Finance Officer Rudy Krznarich. "Your contribution was critical to our success," read a plaque that Raymond received. Korpi recalled that Raymond was on the Honor Guard for many years and also used his woodworking skills to make tables...

  • 2 charged in Iron County burglaries

    Nov 14, 2020

    HURLEY — A pair of men are facing charges related to a number of burglaries in the region, including two in southern Iron County, the Iron County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday. Larry J. Rush, 65, of Park Falls is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft and two misdemeanor counts of criminal damage to property in connection to alleged burglaries in the Mercer and Springstead areas. Steven G. Martin, 28, of Success, Arkansas, is charged with felony counts of burglary and theft, as well as a misdemeanor count of cri...

  • Elden D. Erickson

    Nov 14, 2020

    IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Elden D. Erickson, 72, of Ironwood Township passed away at his home on Nov. 6, 2020. He was born June 7, 1948, in Ironwood, son of Helmer and Dorothy (Kaaria) Erickson. He attended local schools, McKinley, Roosevelt, Luther L. Wright High School, Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University in Marquette. Elden was drafted into the U.S. Army on April 1, 1969, served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged on Jan. 22, 1971, after a sniper shot him and subse... Full story

  • Patricia Ann Jacisin

    Nov 14, 2020

    WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Patricia Ann Jacisin, 68, of Wakefield, passed away on Nov. 10, 2020, in Wakefield. Patricia was born on Feb. 27, 1952, daughter of Bert and Antoinette (Dalle Nogare) Jacisin. She worked at the Highline Corporation in Hurley as an assembly worker. Patricia loved to latch hook rugs, color, and playing bingo. She brought joy to people with her big smile, laughter and demeanor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Antoinette Jacisin. Patricia is survived by her brother, James (Susan) Jacisin; and nephews, Bo and A... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Nov 14, 2020

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, Nov. 14 Weight Watcher’s meeting, 7 a.m., Westly United Methodist Church, Ironwood Community Pickleball, 9-noon, Patterson Tennis Court, weather permitting. Union Station Food Pantry and Northern Food Bank, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 252 E. Ayer St., Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Community Pickleball Paddlers, 2-5 p.m., Mercer School gymnasium. 715-776-4588. Alcoholics Anonymo... Full story