Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] Marijuana is legal for adults in Michigan today as Proposal 1 officially takes effect. The initiative was approved by 56 percent of Michigan voters in the November mid-term election. It allows adults 21 and older to possess and transport up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana, including up to 15 grams in the form of marijuana concentrate. It also allows them to grow up to 12 marijuana plants and possess up to 10 ounces of marijuana in their residences, as well as any marijuana grown on the premises. Michigan...
HURLEY — Iron County snowmoible trails opened Wednesday, according to the Hurley Chamer of Commerce. The White Thunder Riders had three groomers out in the morning and reported that 80 miles of trail in northern Iron County were groomed. Today, the following trails will be open: —All of 17. —8, from County G to the intersection with West Brancj Riad. —8B, 13C, 15A, 11A, 6 and 2. —All of 77. —2, from Boomer Creek Road to Harbor Drive. —2A to the condos. —15, from Hogsback to Island Lake Road. —13, from Montreal to Island Lake Road. The followi...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - While the members of Gogebic Community College's TRIO program have undoubtedly heard they shouldn't drink and drive before, Michigan state police troopers explained why during a "Eat, don't drink and be merry" lunch and learn program Wednesday. Along with the potential risk to themselves and others, the troopers said drunk driving can also be an expensive mistake. "They say on average your first drunk driving, will cost you about $10,000...
Thursday, Dec. 6 Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hurley Elementary School. Pickleball, 10 a.m.-noon., Ironwood Memorial Building. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency quarterly food commodity distribution for registered families, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., Bessemer V.F.W. Post 3673, 605 W. Lead St., Bessemer; 1-2 p.m., Pioneer Park Apartments, Ironwood. 906-667-0283. 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.... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Carol Jean (Leinonen) Lindberg, 86, a long-time resident of Ironwood Township, passed away Sunday morning, Dec. 2, 2018. Carol was born on Dec. 19, 1931, in Ironwood, a daughter of Matthew and Linnea (Krankkala) Leinonen. She grew up on the family farm on Airport Road. Carol attended Luther L. Wright High School and graduated in 1950. She continued her education at Gogebic Community College. On Sept. 20, 1952, Carol was united in marriage to the love of her life, Roland Keith... Full story
MARENISCO, Mich. — Mary L. “Cookie” Conterio, 73, of Marenisco, passed away early Tuesday morning, Dec. 4, 2018. Mary was born on Dec. 25, 1944, in Bessemer Township, the daughter of BJ and Dorothy Conterio. She was a graduate of Marenisco High School and Western Michigan University. Mary was a dedicated teacher in Charlevoix. Cookie is survived by a brother, Bud Balcom, Marenisco; and several cherished nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral liturgy will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m., preceded by visitation at 9:30 a.m., at Lakes... Full story
