Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] GOGEBIC COUNTY — The spring season has brought a broad slate of new leadership to the Gogebic County Chapter of the Michigan Townships Association. At the most recent meeting last week, three of the four officers were newly elected to their seats. They are Larry Grimsby as chairman, Jeffery Randall as vice-chairman, and Betty Perkis as secretary. Maria Graser was re-elected as treasurer. Grimsby and Perkis are from Erwin Township, where he serves as supervisor and she serves as clerk. Randall is the Besse...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, April 6 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Mercer Health and Wellness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Community Center. Ironwood 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. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m.,... Full story
ASHLAND, Wis. - Richard Barringer passed away March 18, 2023, peacefully in his sleep while on his annual Arizona winter retreat with his wife, Rita. Born Dec. 5, 1940, in Wakefield, Michigan, to Sidney and Mary Barringer, Richard was a proud graduate of Wakefield High School with the class of 1958. Upon graduation, Richard joined the U.S. Air Force at 17, where he was a power plant operator with duties in Alaska. Later, he served in the Michigan National Guard based in Ironwood, Michigan, for... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, March 30 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Mercer Health and Wellness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Community Center. Ironwood 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. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m.,... Full story
BESSEMER — Increasing numbers of deer within city limits have led members of the Bessemer City Council to vote unanimously to request a state permit for an archery hunt. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many deer,” said Councilwoman Linda Nelson, who opened the discussion. “I don’t remember it ever being this bad.” Nelson claimed that, on Monday morning, there were 15 deer crossing the road when she went to work. The city has an ordinance that prohibits the feeding of deer, but the problem is in enforcing it, said Mayor Adam Zak. Council me...
Spring skiers should note that their days are numbered with more and more snow melting as temperatures continue to rise. The last day for skiing at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort will be Saturday in Ironwood Township, and Sunday is the final day at Jackson Creek Summit in Wakefield Township. Sugar Cup races will occur on that day. In Ontonagon County, the final day for Greenland Ski Hill will be on either Saturday or Sunday, and Monday will be the last day at the Porcupine Mountains Ski Area....
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] IRONWOOD - Mt. Zion Ski Area manager and director of Gogebic Community College's Ski Area Management program, Jim VanderSpoel, is preparing for retirement later this year, and with the ski season coming to a close at Mt. Zion, he spoke The Globe about his long career in ski area management and what he has seen change over the years. VanderSpoel said he felt it was time to bring in some new blood into the program, and that while he is retiring, he still...
By MARIE EGGLESTON Special to the Globe Theatre North’s current production is “Second Samuel,” written by Pamela Parker and directed by Steve Lundey. It is a play set in 1949 in the town of Second Samuel, Georgia. Ostensibly, it is a play about a carefully kept secret, but it is also about the need for acceptance and open-mindedness. The characters are just ordinary small-town folks, sort of like the people in Ironwood, Bessemer, Wakefield, Hurley or any of the other small town, who have their lives upended by a secret that finally makes its w...
BESSEMER, Mich. – Theresa Ann (nee Sabec) Rosendahl, 63, of Bessemer, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023. Theresa was born on March 8, 1960, in Ironwood, a daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Brownell) Sabec. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. A private celebration of Theresa's life will be held in the spring. Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send online condolences or to s... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Jerry L. Busch, 76, of Bessemer, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Jerry was born on May 17, 1946, in Ironwood, a son of John and Dorothy (Erickson) Busch. He attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer and graduated in 1964. In 1966, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country for more than 20 years. He retired in 1986 as a senior chief petty officer. Jerry enjoyed golfing in his later years and having a cup of coffee with his friends at the golf course.... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, March 23 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Mercer Health and Wellness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Community Center. Ironwood 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. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m.,... Full story
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Downtown Art Place in Ironwood is celebrating Youth Art Month by displaying art from area students in the concourse of the Historic Ironwood Theatre. The exhibit runs through the end of the month and features works of art by students at Wakefield-Marenisco, Bessemer, Hurley and the Northwoods Christian Academy, according to exhibition chairman Peg Sandin. Sandin gave The Globe a brief tour of the exhibit on Saturday during an open house...
ORANGE, Calif. - Gladys Marie (Reini) Berg passed away at home in Orange, California, on Feb. 18, 2023. She was the oldest of three daughters born to Ruth and William Reini on July 6, 1933. She was a 1951 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School and a proud member of the marching band. She married Roger John Berg of Bessemer on Jan. 26, 1952. In 1961, they moved and settled in Lakewood, California, where they raised their three daughters. Gladys' employment included working in purchasing,... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, March 16 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland, Lake Gogebic Senior Center, 9:25-9:40 a.m. EDT; White Pine, Carp Lake Township Hall, 10-10:15 a.m. EDT; Ontonagon Holy Family Catholic Church, 11-11:30 a.m. EDT; Mass City Resource Center, 12:30-1 p.m. EDT. Mercer Health... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER TOWNSHIP - Skis were flying last Saturday at the third annual Muk UP, which is a fundraiser for Team Z, an area ski-racing team for kids from age 5 through 17. Mild weather and plenty of team spirit helped to draw a large crowd at the base of Black River Basin in Bessemer Township. Although Team Z is for kids, the Muk UP included adult competitors as well, with some coming from as far as Marquette, or from the Wisconsin areas of Rhinelander,...
IRONWOOD — The Gogebic Community College Board of Trustees approved the retirement request from Jim Vander Spoel, director of Ski Area Management, at their regular meeting on Feb. 28. Vander Spoel began his career in 1979 as the first supervisor of Mt. Zion operations, and has served as director of the Ski Area Management program for the past 17 years. His retirement will be effective Oct. 20, 2023. “His work for the college, and in the ski industry has gained international recognition and respect. The college, its ski area management stu...
MILLERSVILLE, Md. - Audrey Catherine Jurmu (nee Maki), 87, of Millersville, Maryland, passed away on Feb. 24, 2023. Audrey was born on July 20, 1935, in Bessemer, Michigan, to the late Ilmo and Hilda Maki. She graduated from the University of Maryland earning a degree in education. She retired from teaching at St. Paul's Lutheran School in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after 32 years of service. Both Audrey and her late husband, Russell, were also long time active members of St. Paul Lutheran Church... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Debra Lee (nee Dalbeck) Jones, 49, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2023. Debbie was born, Nov. 16, 1973, at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, a daughter of Dalbert and Sandra (Emig) Dalbeck. She graduated from Wakefield High School with the class of 1991. On Feb. 23, 1998, Debbie was united in marriage to her best friend, Donald W. Jones. Debbie was caring and compassionate, and loved her family and friends. She loved nature and the beauty of it, and enjoyed camping with family and friends. She was a p... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Donna Marie Nasi, 93, of Hurley, died at her home with her loving family beside her on March 3, 2023. She was born Jan. 29, 1930, in Hayward, the daughter of Lester and Kathryn (Dezanko) Compton. Attended Ashland grade school and graduated from Ashland High School. Her family was always at the center of her life, along with the many friendships she had acquired. Donna had a spark about her that everyone was drawn to. She had endless energy to live life with vigor, strength and... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, March 9 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Mercer Health and Wellness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Community Center. Ironwood 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. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m.,... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — Members of the Bessemer City Council voted Monday evening to approve a resolution that supports Copper Peak “as an outstanding asset to the Gogebic Range and entire Western Upper Peninsula.” Built as a ski jump in Ironwood Township in 1969, the site has been closed to that activity since 1994, but has remained a tourist attraction ever since. Its nonprofit board recently received a $20 million state grant to remodel the site into an all-season ski-flying hill for use in international competitio...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, March 2 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Mercer Health and Wellness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Community Center. Ironwood 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. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m.,... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Saturday turned out to be the perfect day for the annual fishing contest sponsored by the Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department. A total of nearly 500 adults and children participated in the event, which is the department's largest fundraiser, having pulled in as much as $14,000 in recent years. Sunday Lake was filled with activity, including numerous tents and fishing holes, along with constant traffic in the way of 4-wheelers, snowmobiles and...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — A meeting of the minds took place last week as the city of Bessemer held a joint meeting with representatives from its City Council, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, and Parks and Recreation Commission. City Secretary Samantha Dorr, who coordinates the DDA, set up the Feb. 13 session in the auditorium of the Bessemer City Hall. The idea was to discuss recent successes, to acknowledge challenges and to suggest goals for the near future. Mayor Adam Zak, who represented the C...
LITCHFIELD, Minn. - Thomas "Tom" G. Tupper, 76, of Litchfield, passed away on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield. Private family service and interment will take place in the spring at Hillcrest Cemetery in Bessemer, Michigan. Tom was born on July 2, 1946, in Ironwood, Michigan, the fourth child of Bert and Dorothy (Booker) Tupper. In 1965, he graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. While in high school, he ran track as a high hurdler and qualified for... Full story
