Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD — Near zero temperatures that arrived on Monday on the Gogebic Range are helping firm snowmobile trails, according to area groomers. The wet spots under the snow are beginning to freeze, setting a solid base for grooming the trails. The more than five feet of snowfall in November insulated water in low spots on the trails. The low for the 24-hour period to 7 a.m. Monday in Ironwood was 2 degrees. The snow that fell in Ironwood over the weekend, totaling 6.4 inches, helps the snowmobile trails and ski hills during the busiest time of t... Full story
FRIGID TEMPERATURES didn't stop skiers at Whitecap Mountain Sunday afternoon. Here skiers prepare to ride the lift for another shot down the hill.... Full story
IRONWOOD — While 2014 marked an extremely busy year in Ironwood, city manager Scott Erickson said it will pale in comparison to 2015. Recently, Erickson quickly ticked off to the city commission a list of some of the 24 projects ahead for next year. Completion of the second half of the reconstruction of U.S. 2 and the related infrastructure work involved is included, as are funding for trails and parks, fencing around abandoned mine-shafts and continuation of the city’s blight fight, including demolition of additional eyesores. Also, con... Full story
With frigid temperatures, people are encouraged to make winter emergency preparedness a priority, whether it be at home or while traveling. According to the Marquette County Emergency Management office, winterizing can be simple. Preparing homes Freezing pipes, potential propane shortages and power outages can be some of things to worry about. To make sure homes are warm and safe: -Weatherproof a home by weather-stripping, caulking and insulating walls, doors and windows. -Insulate any water... Full story
MINOCQUA, Wis. — Christine L. Hotchkiss, 81, of Avanti Nursing Home, Minocqua, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. She was born on Nov. 17, 1933, in Phillips, daughter of the late Edward and Delia (Plyer) Schilling. On Nov. 17, 1951, she married William Hotchkiss in Ironwood, Mich. Christine worked at various places throughout the northwoods including the original Lakeland Memorial Hospital as the head of laundry. Upon her husband’s retirement in 1986 she moved to Ironwood then returned to Woodruff in 2002. She found joy in socializing, working puz... Full story
MATCHWOOD, Mich. — Irene Edith Hokens, 104, of Old M-28, Matchwood Township, died in peace Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, at Marquette General Hospital after suffering a broken hip several days earlier. She was born Aug. 26, 1910, in Matchwood, daughter of the late Leon and Maggie (Heinz) Osier. She was once a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Topaz and later a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Bergland. She was a member of the Ruth Society and the Bergland-Matchwood Historical Society, along with being the secretary of the Ontonagon C... Full story
WOODRUFF, Wis. — Tracy Lee Hauser, 52, of Rhinelander, Wis., died on Dec. 23, 2014, at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff. Tracy was born on Feb. 21, 1962, in Ironwood, Mich., the daughter of Richard and Geraldine (nee Buzza) Koivisto. She is survived by her brother, Darren Koivisto; and sisters, Deanna Koivisto and Tanja Sauvola. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Koivisto and Jack and Geri Wallin; and husband, Tim. Upon Tracy’s wishes, cremation took place and a private family gathering will take place. Online con... Full story
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Erin Nicole Baker, 35, of Scottsdale, passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 24, 1979, the daughter of David Baker and Jane (Kapitan) Baker. Erin was a graduate of Champlin Park High School, Champlin, Minn. She attended Arizona State University and then graduated from the Art Institute of Phoenix. She was employed at Marazzi Tile & Stone in Phoenix as territory manager. She is survived... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Elaine L. Sippola, 86, a longtime Bessemer Township resident, died in her sleep on Dec. 22, 2014, in Wakefield, shortly after a wonderful visit with her children and their spouses. She was born June 29, 1928, the daughter of the late William and Ida (Pohjola) Mikkola. Elaine was a graduate of the A.D. Johnston High School class of 1946. On Aug. 27, 1949, she married Arthur B. Sippola, who preceded her in death on July 10, 1997. For many years, Elaine and Art owned and operated... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jean D. Maki, 89, of South Johnson road, Bessemer Township, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Ironwood. She was born Sept. 2, 1925, in South Bessemer, daughter of the late Victor and Ida (Anderson) Jacobson. Jean attended Bessemer Township schools and graduated from the A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the class of 1943. She was employed in Detroit and locally as a grocery store clerk. Jean was a member of the Bessemer VFW Post 3673 Auxillary, the local cribbage leagues... Full story
