Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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BESSEMER, Mich. - Antonio "Tony" U. Paterno, 72, of 1305 W. Lead St. Bessemer, passed away in his home after succumbing to a courageous battle against cancer. Tony was born Jan. 30, 1948, in Asiago, Italy, to the late Tarcisio and Olga (Gheller) Paterno. At the age of four, Tony and his family moved to Wonthanggi, Victoria, Australia, where he completed school. In 1972, Tony moved to Ironwood, Michigan, and began working at Big Powderhorn Mountain where he was the assistant general manager... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, May 13 Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Wakefield American Legion, 5:30 p.m. Auxiliary, 6 p.m. regular meeting, post, Wakefield. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, Bessemer. area74.org. Government Wakefield Housing Commission, 9 a.m., Sunset Manor community room, 200 Pierce St.,... Full story
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - Area first responders and health professionals were treated to lunch on Friday by the freemasons. Members of the Ironwood Masonic Lodge No. 389 put on their Masonic aprons, a symbol of fraternal distinction, to deliver pizzas to Gogebic County Sheriff's Department, Aspirus Ironwood Hospital and Clinic, Beacon Ambulance Services and Ironwood Public Safety Department. "This is the first time we've done it," said Jeff Nielsen, the senior... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, May 12 Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Ironwood. area74.org. Government Bessemer School Board, 2 p.m., special meeting, available online on Zoom. Gogebic County Road Commission, 3 p.m., budget workshop, Courthouse Annex, Bessemer. Montreal City Council, 5:30 p.m., city hall. Iron County Law Enforcement Committee, 5:30... Full story
Saturday, May 9 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Sunday, May 10 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, Bessemer. Monday, May 11 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.... Full story
IRON RIVER, Wis. - Mitchell John Rooni of Iron River, Wisconsin died at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. He was born Jan. 20, 1961 in Wakefield Michigan to his father, Gerald Wayne Rooni and is survived by his mother, Kathleen Ann DeFerro-Rooni. He was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan in 1979. Mitch was a long time resident of Iron River and was known by many to be dedicated and passionate about his family, his work, gardening and his dog. He was an avid sportsman an... Full story
BESSEMER - In response to a request from the Michigan Department of Transportation to take down the flashing light on U.S. 2 in Bessemer at Sophie Street, Mayor Adam Zak is asking MDOT for the right to place two signs pointing to the downtown district. "In this case they have to choose - deal with a sign or deal with a light. I know the sign is a lot less expensive for them," said Zak during a discussion on the issue at Monday's city council meeting. According to City Manager Charly Loper, MDOT has requested to remove the flashing light...
Friday, May 8 Mercer Food Pantry, noon-1 p.m., Railroad Street, Mercer, Wis. Emergencies: 715-476-7655. Alcoholics Anonymous/ Al-Anon, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EST, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Saturday, May 9 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.,... Full story
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] BESSEMER — After some debate the Bessemer City Council gave the 4th of July Committee the OK to proceed Monday. “We are planning to move forward with our 4th of July. We have to have something to look forward to. We have to have something to hope for,” Linda Nelson said, as she addressed her fellow council members. Mayor pro tem Terry Kryshack expressed concerns the city could be held liable if someone got sick with coronavirus at the festival and cited the issue of liability is being debated in Congr...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Mary Lou Pelissero, 90, of Bessemer passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020, with her sons by her side. Her walls were covered with hundreds of family photos that celebrated special events. There were greeting cards, well wishes from friends and brightly colored artwork from her great-grandchildren on the walls - each item a reminder of a life well-lived, and a woman much-loved. One by one, the nursing staff and aides at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in... Full story
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] BESSEMER — The Bessemer City Council debated Monday night on eliminating the salaries of council members to help ease budget concerns. “If we’re going to set the example of how serious this is, the first place we should go is we shouldn’t take our pay,” said council member Terry Kryshak. According to City Manager Charly Loper, the city is $155,000 in the hole. “I really just strongly recommend that we play this as conservatively as possible until we have a better idea of where our income is going to...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, May 6 Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, Bessemer. area74.org. Government Ironwood Economic Development Corporation, 10 a.m., meeting, Conference Room 1, second floor, Memorial Building, Ironwood. Hurley Public Works Committee, 3:30 p.m., Hurley... Full story
BESSEMER — The city of Bessemer announced plans Friday to slowly reopen city hall and the library to the public in five phases. “We are entering into a new normal and we want to give people time to prepare and adjust,” said City Manager Charly Loper in an email. The first phase is already under way and second phase for both the city hall and the library is identical to the current situation. Everything remains closed to the public, with strict social distancing practices in place. Loper said they are in Phase 1 and 2, calling them "iden...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Glen Hill, 60, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, at his home. Glen was born on June 16, 1959, in Wakefield, a son of Lloyd and Marilyn (Jacisin) Hill. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in 1979. Glen was a loving and caring son and brother. He was always willing to share and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Over the years, Glen worked a number of odd jobs. He also worked at Thielman... Full story
Tuesday, May 5 Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Ironwood. area74.org. Government Civic Center Board, 3:30 p.m., Memorial Building, Ironwood. Wakefield Township Board, 5:30 p.m., township hall. Bessemer Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, city hall, Bessemer. Wednesday, May 6 Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood.... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, May 2 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Sunday, May 3 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, Ironwood. A... Full story
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] The filing period for the next Gogebic County primary election has closed for candidates seeking county and township offices in the Aug. 4 primary election. The top vote getters in each party will advance to the Nov. 3 general election. The August ballot will also include several countywide millage proposals. (See related story on page 5). Ironwood voters will face a millage question asking for a 1 mill renewal to support the Pat O’Donnell Civic Center. County offices There are three candidates f...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Friday, May 1 Mercer Food Pantry, noon-1 p.m., Railroad Street, Mercer, Wis. Emergencies: 715-476-7655. Alcoholics Anonymous/ Al-Anon, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EST, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. Saturday, May 2 Union Station Food Pantry and... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - There's now another option for internet in the Ironwood area as Northern Michigan University installed equipment for its Educational Access Network on the Luther L. Wright K-12 School last week. Ironwood Superintendent Travis Powell said the district had been discussing installing the equipment for the last couple years, but sped up the finalization of the process as the district works to expand internet access for students and staff as... Full story
Thursday, April 30 Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. SMART Recovery, 4:30 p.m., 101 E. Mary St., Bessemer. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Hurley. area74.org. Friday, May 1 Mercer Food Pantry, noon-1 p.m., Railroad Street, Mercer, Wis. Emergencies: 715-476-7655. Alcoholics Anonymous/ Al-Anon, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EST, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org. Alcoholics... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - In their first virtual meeting on Monday evening, the Wakefield-Marenisco Board of Education received good and bad news about the status of the current state shutdown. On one hand, Superintendent Jason Gustafson said, "It's been a crazy world, but in a crazy world, it's going very smoothly." He added, "Overall, the teachers are satisfied with how things are going." He said that bus drivers have delivered paper packets to students, so as to aid...
Wednesday, April 29 Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Adult Children of Alcoholics, 7 p.m., Samaritan Counseling, Ironwood. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, Bessemer. area74.org. Thursday, April 30 Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. SMART Recovery, 4:30 p.m., 101 E. Mary St., Bessemer. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Hurley.... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Grace A. Cvengros, 86, a lifelong resident of Ironwood, entered into eternal life Thursday, April 23, 2020. Grace was born June 9, 1933, to the late Henry and Pearl (Gamache) Ellis at home, in Puritan Location. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1951, and began employment at Sher's Grocery Store. On Oct. 17, 1953, she was married to Donald G. Cvengros at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Ironwood. He preceded her in death. As a devout Catholic, Grace was a member... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Roland Richard Niemi Jr., 76, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Roland was born on July 5, 1943, in Bessemer Township, the son of Jean Margaret (St. Louis) and Roland Richard Niemi Sr. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963 in Korea. Following his honorable discharge, Roland met and married the love of his life, Sandra Marie Wakkinen. Their early married life started in Milwaukee where one of the highlights was... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, April 28 Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Ironwood. area74.org. Government Gogebic Community College Board, 4:30 p.m., online at twitch.tv/gogebic_bot. Wednesday, April 29 Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. IMPACT Life Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Woodland Church,... Full story
