Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — Following a brief public hearing, the Ironwood Township Board approved the budget last Monday. During the public hearing, the board debated a proposed 48-cents-an-hour raise for the township’s elected officials who work at the township hall. The raises were included in the budget shown to the board members at a prior meeting and match the raise given to the township’s union employees, according to Clerk Mary Segalin, however there hadn’t been any formal discussion by the boa... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - Representatives from Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort were at Luther L. Wright Friday with a surprise for Ironwood's sixth graders, telling the students that they would all be able to ski for free this winter as part of the resort's decision to give away ski passes to all sixth graders at four area schools. Sixth grade students in the Hurley, Ironwood, Bessemer and Wakefield-Marenisco school districts will receive the free passes, said... Full story
By KELSEY HANSEN [email protected] MARENISCO — Rumors about the Gogebic Miners football team ending were addressed at the Wakefield-Marenisco School Board meeting Monday. Cathy Shamion, W-M superintendent, said they are just rumors and said the school has no intention of breaking up the Miners. “Despite rampant rumors and discussion on the radio during our final game last Friday, there are no plans or intentions of dissolving the Gogebic Miner co-op,” Shamion said. “Wakefield-Marenisco is not going to dissolve the co-op and go to an eight... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Robert J. “Bubba” Tregembo, 71, of Ironwood, died peacefully Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, with his family by his side. He was born March 30, 1944, in Ironwood, son of Wilfred and Rosella (Dalle Ave) Tregembo, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1962. He was married to Carol Luoma on June 14, 1969, at Salem Lutheran Church in Ironwood. Robert was employed by the City of Ironwood in the Fire Department for many years and was the last full time firefighter, retiring in 1993.... Full story
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - Gogebic County was one of 12 counties chosen to participate in a secondary traumatic stress training session Monday and Tuesday at Big Powderhorn Mountain Lodge. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services teamed with Western Michigan University to create a trauma-informed system of care for children and their families in child welfare. According to the MDHHS, trauma is the emotional response to an event, or series of... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Helen M. Boline, 94, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital. Helen was currently residing at the Hillcrest Apartments in Bessemer. She was born on Aug. 22, 1921, in Ewen, the daughter of Christian Louis and Isabel (Townsend) Anderson. She attended Wakefield Schools, graduating in 1938 and then received an associate business degree from Gogebic Community College in 1939. On April 1, 1944, Helen married Arthur William “Bill” Boline in Ontonagon. Bill prece... Full story
ERWIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Diane (Grbavcich) Smerling, 53, went to her eternal resting place on July 19, 2015, having her husband, Ken, and their dog, Aspen, at her side. Diane is the daughter of Bernice (Koleski) Grbavcich and the late August "Bozo" Grbavcich. She was preceded in death by her father, "Bozo;" her godfather, Paul Grbavcich; and mother-in-law, Ardiss Smerling. Diane is survived by her husband of 20 years, Ken; mother, Bernice Grbavcich; four brothers, Rudy (Cathy) Grbavcich, Ironwood... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ruby Mae Leppanen, 79, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 5, 2015, at St. Mary's Essentia Health in Duluth, Minn., surrounded by her loving family at her side. Ruby was a precious mother to her three children, and a wonderful grandmother to her nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Ruby was born on Aug. 23, 1935, the middle child of three, to Clara and Oscar Ohman. Ruby resided in the area her entire life. She attended and graduated from St. Ambrose... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Joseph Eugene “Joe” Dalpiaz Jr., 69, of Ironwood, died Monday, June 22, 2015, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. He was born July 16, 1945, in Ironwood, son of the late Joseph Eugene and Patricia Betty (Loo) Dalpiaz. He attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther Wright High School in 1963. He then attended Gogebic Community College and the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Joe traveled extensively in Europe and was a ski instructor at Big Powderhorn Mountain for many years. He was also a fireman for t... Full story
Saturday, May 2 City of Ironwood Clean-up, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Ironwood Chamber of Commerce Building, Depot Park Area, Ironwood. Children’s story hour, 10:30 a.m., Ironwood Carnegie Library. Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Bessemer Area Heritage Center, 1 p.m., Mining and Logging Live Presentations, Bessemer Area Heritage Center. Community Pickleball Paddlers, 2 to 5 p.m., Mercer School gymnasium. Chess Nuts Chess Club, 4 p.m., Maplewood Steakhouse, Ironwood. Wakefield-Marenisco Prom grand march, 6... Full story
Friday, May 1 Double Trouble, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Serenity Center, Ironwood. 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. Bessemer Area Heritage Center, 1 p.m., Mining and Logging Live Presentations, Bessemer Area Heritage Center. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Ontonagon Village Housing, 100 Cane Court, Ontonagon. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org.... Full story
IRONWOOD - A dozen area restaurants offered their finest fare to nearly 200 people at the Gogebic Community College's sixth annual Taste of the Gogebic Range fundraiser at the Lindquist Center Monday evening. The event annually raises money for the foundation's scholarship and other activities which support the college's mission, said foundation director Kelly Marczak. "The foundation really does an excellent job of supporting all of our operations, supporting our students," said GCC president... Full story
BESSEMER - Big Powderhorn Mountain's annual Hawaiian weekend attracts skiers from far and wide for its festive costumes, scavenger hunt and ornately carved snow bar. But in many respects, the crowds keep coming back in search of an atmosphere something like the one made famous by the television show "Cheers." "It's great when you come back year after year and everyone knows your name," said Bill Marklein of Carney, who attended Saturday's Hawaiian events with friends Kurt Dubord, Logan Poupore... Full story
IRONWOOD - After 50 years of being a member of the National Ski Patrol, Roger "Pat" Bennetts has decided this would be his final season actively patrolling the area's ski hills. "It's been a great 50 years supporting the ski hills and helping injured guests in times of need," Bennetts said. "I'm grateful for all the training that the National Ski Patrol has provided." Over the last half-century, Bennetts has helped skiers as a member of the ski patrols at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort,... Full story
BESSEMER - Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort hosted the Midwest Cat Clowder all day Saturday. Vintage sno-cats and groomers were on display at the base of the hill. The owners of these machines were available to talk with people about their machines and about their group. Kirk Citurs of Scranton, Iowa, traveled nearly 500 miles for the event. Citurs brought along his restored 1962 Snow-Trac he purchased a few years ago in Seattle. Snow-Tracs were manufactured in Sweden and only about 2,500 were... Full story
BESSEMER - Vintage snowcat enthusiasts will gather at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort Saturday as part of "Clowder in the Powder," an opportunity to display their machines and meet with other fans of these unique over-the-snow vehicles. The vehicles will be on display from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., after which they will be driven to Caribou Lodge for dinner, followed by a night tour of the Powderhorn Mountain slopes. The only event of its kind in the Midwest, Clowder in the Powder could feature 14 of... Full story
BESSEMER - As if summoned by the great skier himself, large and very much needed snowflakes fell Saturday afternoon on Big Powderhorn Mountain just in time for the fourth annual Gugli Challenge. Seventeen local skiers took to the hill in the National Standard Race (NASTAR)-style event to vie for one of three trophies and pay homage to the late Dominic "Gugli" Guglielmotto, who won more than 700 medals in the sport. The afternoon included skiing, refreshments and live music from Gugli's grandson... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Victor Eugene Hanson, 86, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, after a brief illness. Victor was born on March 31, 1928, in Wakefield, a son of Hans Victor and Lydia A. (Thompson) Hanson. He attended Wakefield Schools. On June 27, 1959, Victor was united in marriage to Cleo Bell Nelson at Zion Lutheran Church in Newman Grove, Neb. They made their home in Wakefield. Victor was an active member of All Saints Lutheran Church, where he served as... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Lenore Irene (LaChapelle) Corullo, 89, passed into Eternal Life on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, in Hurley. Lenore was born on July 2, 1925, to John and Emma (Elsner) LaChapelle and lived in Bessemer her whole life. She attended Bessemer schools and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School with the class of 1943. Lenore married Joseph Corullo on Nov. 16, 1946. He preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 2007, after 61 years together. Lenore worked various jobs including for the rations board... Full story
BESSEMER - The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners on a 5-1 vote approved a letter of "strong" support Wednesday for plans to develop a convention center-casino at Indianhead Mountain in Wakefield. The action came after a motion from commissioner George Peterson, of Watersmeet. The lone dissenting vote was from Joe Bonovetz, of Bessemer, who said he would like to see a copy of the letter of support before voting on it. The board was urged to support the project by Wakefield Township Chairman... Full story
IRONWOOD - Another 110-year snow record fell Tuesday morning in Ironwood before the sun finally popped out. A total of 15.2 inches of snow was recorded for the 24-hour period to 7 a.m. Tuesday at the National Weather Station measuring site at the Gogebic-Iron Wastewater Treatment Plant off Cloverland Drive. It marked a Nov. 18 record, dating to the early 1900s, and brought the season's snow total in Ironwood to 60.1 inches. Remarkably, that's not a record for this date, as in 1989 a whopping... Full story
HURLEY - There was quite a bit of interest across the country in the Gogebic Range's snowstorm that ended early Wednesday morning, then later rekindled. Up to two feet of snow fell across the Gogebic Range, whipped into drifts by strong winds. Hurley Chamber of Commerce Director Dorrene O'Donnell said she posted a video of the snowfall on Facebook Tuesday and it had received 24,376 hits, with 227 shares, as of Wednesday morning. "I just went outside (Tuesday) and took a minute-long video of the... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Clare D. Coxey, loving husband, father and grandfather, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, with his wife, children and grandchildren by his side. Clare had a long and very successful career in public affairs and engineering. He served as vice president of GTE of the Northwest and Midwest, now called Verizon. He was a speaker and wrote many articles that were published nationally. In the 1990s, when many major corporations were downsizing and many employees were losing their jobs,... Full story
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Daniel Bugarsky, 67, of Hurley, Wis., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, at the Oscar G. Johnson Veteran's Medical Center, Iron Mountain after courageously battling a long illness. His legacy will always live on in his wife, three children and grandson, and his incredible spirit will be carried on throughout his extended family and friends. He was born July 30, 1947, in Marinette, Wis., son of the late Peter and Dorothy (Gradijan) Bugarsky. Dan grew up in Crivitz,... Full story
