Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield planning commission went back and forth on the issue of limiting the number of dogs that a person can have at a residence, during a lengthy work session on Monday, Nov. 20. The original plan was to limit the number of animals to two dogs and two cats, or a combination thereof not to exceed four animals. Then Mayor Dale White suggested simply putting the brakes on the issue of the number of dogs. The commission then returned to limiting the number of dogs when councilman Cal Sh...
By ZACHARY MARANO [email protected] IRONWOOD — Winter sports enthusiasts gathered at the Historic Ironwood Theatre on Saturday to watch Warren Miller’s new film “Winter Starts Now,” featuring ski and snowboard athletes. The event was organized by Ironwood Ski Devils coach Dan Tregembo and the proceeds from the ticket sales will support the high school ski racing team. “Winter Starts Now” is Warren Miller Entertainment’s 72nd annual release. Miller was an American skier, snowboarder and filmmaker. He passed away in 2018, but his compa...
RAMSAY, Mich. - Paul Gene Kriska, 81, a lifelong resident of Ramsay, passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Paul Gene was born on Oct. 30, 1940, in Wakefield, a son of Paul William and Katherine Lillian (Succa) Kriska. He worked at Dairymen's Country Club in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, Bessemer Auto Company and the youth building at Cornerstone Church in Ramsay. Paul Gene loved his home, his community, but most of all he loved people and was loved by many. He was a faithful member of Cornerstone...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Raymond Burton Ott, 77, a resident of Wakefield since 1962, died peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, after a long illness with multiple sclerosis and dementia. He was born on Sept. 26, 1944, in Newberry, a son of Raymond Arthur and Florence Esther (Trim) Ott. On Sept. 3, 1966, Raymond married Diane Elizabeth Hachey in Grayslake, Illinois. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for four years, and was honorably discharged on Feb. 6, 1968. Ray was an electrician at...
ONTONAGON, Mich. - James "Jamie" Charles Oger, 44, of Ontonagon, passed away on Nov. 25, 2021, at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. Jamie was born in L'Anse to Lawrence John Oger and Nancy Ann (Theriault) Oger on Dec. 9, 1977. He graduated from L'Anse High School in 1996. He married Maryanne (Dunlap) Oger on Oct. 27, 2018, in Ontonagon. Jamie worked as a certified welding inspector and educator for many years. He was a welding instructor at Southern Technical College in Florida. In the past he had...
CHELSEA, Mich. — Viola “Vi” Hilliard, of Chelsea, passed away on Oct. 25, 2021. Vi was born to John J. and Hilma (Sahinoja) Polkky in Hancock, on April 12, 1926. She was one of four children. The family moved to Bruce Crossing, where Mr. Polkky managed the Settlers’ Cooperative store for many years. Vi was a graduate of Ewen High School. Vi married Carl Wallen, and they lived in Ewen for many years. Together they ran the Ewen Real Estate and Insurance Agency until Mr. Wallen’s death in 1967. Vi married the Rev. James R. Hilliard in 1969. The...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Nov. 30 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. If rain: Memorial Building. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Financial Assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. 906-932-4325. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics...
