Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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Wednesday, April 5 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Ironwood/Hurley Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restaurant, Ironwood. Iron County Veterans Service Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Town Hall. 715-561-2190. Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers Support Group, 6-7 p.m., Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mercer, Wis. Bessemer Booster Club, 6:30 p.m., A.D. Johnston High School. G... Full story
MARQUETTE - Four area players were named to the All-U.P. team at Wednesday's 67th annual boys basketball meeting of the Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. Ewen-Trout Creek's Jake Witt added to his collection of postseason awards by earning a spot on the Class D First Team. The 6-7 center averaged 24.2 points, 17 rebounds and 5.1 blocks per game, while also earning the Copper Mountain Player of the Year award and a spot on the Associated Press Class D All-State tea...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Joseph Eugene Doleshal, 66, a long-time resident of Watersmeet, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, March 15, 2017, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on April 19, 1950, in Laona, Wis., a son of Joseph George and Peggy Jane (Otto) Doleshal. He attended Antigo High School in Wisconsin and graduated in 1969. Joe spent many years in the logging industry. Later he owned and operated his own excavating and caretaking business. Joe took great pride living on B... Full story
REPUBLIC - Everyone had seen this before. Sure, Bessemer was up 11 at halftime, but here was dreaded Crystal Falls Forest Park - even with a sub-.500 9-11 record -with the lead in the fourth quarter, ready to upset the hottest Class D team in the Upper Peninsula outside of North Central. But the Speedboys made the plays down the stretch, finally dismantling the Crystal Falls' mystique with a 42-38 victory Wednesday night in the MHSAA District 127 semifinal. It's the first time since 2012 that...
L’ANSE, Mich. — Rayetta J. Applekamp, 86, of Ontonagon, passed away at Bayside Village Nursing Home in L’Anse on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She was born in Florence, Wis., on Aug. 7, 1932, to Ray and Irmaguard (Gilmer) Peters. Rayetta had lived in the Bergland area and later in life moved to Ontonagon. She had been a member of the Bergland Ladies Aid Society, and enjoyed agate picking and knitting. She also loved to attend church services and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Throughout her whole life, she was always a very happy... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. — Marilyn Marie (nee Nordine) Bailey, 72, of Ewen, Mich., died unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born on July 25, 1944, in Stambaugh, Mich., to John “Jack” and Viola (nee Heikkala) Nordine of Kenton. The family later moved to Bergland, Mich. Marilyn was joined in marriage to Russ Bailey on Aug. 21, 1965, in Bergland. She graduated from Bergland High School and then attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Mich., graduating with a bache... Full story
TROUT CREEK, Mich. - John Edwin Pelkola, 74, of Trout Creek passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 23, 2017. John was born in Trout Creek to George and Esther (Salonen) on Aug. 25, 1942. He graduated from Trout Creek High School. John married Joan Manning on Aug. 17, 1968. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Michigan University. He was a long-time industrial arts and drivers' education teacher for Ewen-Trout Creek High School. In addition to his career as an educator, John... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] CHEBOYGAN - The three people apprehended Thursday following a crime spree across the Upper Peninsula have been charged in Cheboygan County Court with numerous felonies. Their trip across the U.P. began after the trio stole a vehicle in Mellen, Wis., according to authorities. Arraigned Friday were Norman Kastan, 44, and Kensey Kaseno, 28, both of Mellen, and Rachel Greenwood, 21, of Park Falls. A be on the lookout warning was issued by police Wednesday...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] ONTONAGON — Ontonagon County Sheriff Dale Rantala is asking Ewen area residents to check their hunting camps after a trio involved in a crime spree broke into a camp Wednesday. Around 12:23 p.m., Dale Kasten, of Ewen, reported a break-in to his camp where guns and other valuables were stolen, according to Rantala. “An investigation revealed that three Ashland County area individuals were involved in a crime spree heading east from Wisconsin. They were arrested in Cheboygan County, in lower Mic...
CONOVER, Wis. - Jeannette Marie (Golde) Kuziej, 68, of Conover, and formerly of Ironwood, Mich., died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in her home. The former Jeannette Marie Ehrler was born April 1, 1948, in Chicago, daughter of the late Robert and Patricia (Ravey) Ehrler. She grew up in Oak Lawn, Ill., and graduated from the Academy of Our Lady High School in 1966. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Western Illinois University-Macomb, in 1970. She then worked... Full story
WAKEFIELD - Chassell used its big edge in size and quickness to overcome Wakefield-Marenisco 63-44 in a Copper Mountain Conference match-up in the Cardinal Gym on Friday night. "We had an advantage with our height and our guard's quickness," Chassell coach Brandi Hainault said. "Our guards did a good job of moving the ball and our post players really pounded the boards. Our defense really helped the offense with turnovers. I'm a big defensive person. I believe it's the only way to win in the...
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Nancy Jean (Pietila) Ashbrook, 66, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Mount Pleasant. Nancy was born in Bruce Crossing on March 18, 1950, to the late Albert and Ruth (Johnson) Pietila. She is a 1968 graduate of Ewen-Trout Creek High School. During her years of employment, she worked for the FHA, restaurant work, casino work and was self-employed. In earlier years she was an avid outdoors person who loved to go hunting and fishing. She also participated in league golf and bowling. She absolutely loved to play c... Full story
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ONTONAGON – Carl Nykanen, Ewen, was elected the new Ontonagon County Commission Board Chairman for a two year term, at the commission reorganization meeting Wednesday. Nykanen, who has served on the board for six years, replaces John Pelkola, Trout Creek, who was defeated in the November election by one vote. John Cane, Ontonagon, was reelected Vice Chair. Nykanen thanked the board members for their vote of confidence. He said his aim for the next year is to "...
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ONTONAGON — The Ontonagon County Board Tuesday paid tribute to its longest serving member John Pelkola. Pelkola, who served 23 years on the board, many of those as its chairman, was defeated in the November election by one vote. Commissioner Carl Nykanen, commended his long service to the people of Ontonagon County and other board members applauded Pelkola for his years of working for the people of the county. John said he was please to be a commissioner for 23 years. Prior to his election to the board, he a...
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Wesley E. Nara, 95, a long-time resident of Bruce Crossing, passed away Sunday morning, Dec. 11, 2016. Wes was born on Dec. 1, 1921, at the family farm in Bruce Crossing, a son of Frank and Anna (Karvola) Nara. In 1942, he entered the U.S. Navy and proudly served aboard the USS Essex and the USS Neshoba. He was honorably discharged on Jan. 3, 1946. On July 27, 1946, Wes was united in marriage to Gertrude I. "Gerty" Johnson, of Ewen. Wes worked at the North Star Dairy in... Full story
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. - Lois Silk (nee Kalwasinski), 61, of San Leandro, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. She was born on July 10, 1955, in Wakefield, Mich., to the late Norbert "Curly" and Helmi Kalwasinski. She graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in 1973 and later moved to California, where she worked as an office secretary/manager at multiple car dealerships in the Oakland and Fremont areas, then worked as a waitress at Dicks Restaurant in San Leandro for many... Full story
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — Lois Silk (nee Kalwasinski), 61, of San Leandro, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, Nov, 26, 2016. She was born on July 10, 1955, in Wakefield, Mich., to the late Norbert (Curly) and Helmi Kalwasinski. She graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in 1973 and later moved to California, where she worked as a office secretary/manager at multiple car dealerships in the Oakland and Fremont areas, then worked as a waitress at Dicks Restaurant in San Leandro for many years. Lois is survived by her long-time c... Full story
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] Officially, the date has come and gone in Michigan for the snowmobile trails to open for local riders and visitors. Wisconsin's official date is Dec. 15, so there is still time for the snow to accumulate by opening day. In the Lake Gogebic area, a new trail groomer has been received. Only two were purchased by the state and they received one of them. Almost 1,000 man hours were put into brushing the trails for the first time in three years. The Sno...
Tuesday, Nov. 29 Pickleball, 9-11 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Jack Frost Committee, 6 p.m., Ironwood Chamber of Commerce. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, Golden Dragon. New members welcome. Life Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Woodland Church, Ironwood. Government Gogebic County Remonum... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Raymond L. Fleming, 86, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on Nov. 22, 2016, in Ironwood. Ray was born on April 17, 1930, in Ewen, to the late Harry and Rena (Taylor) Fleming and was a graduate of Ewen High School, Class of 1947. Ray served in the U.S. Army from May 1948 until April 1952, receiving the Army Combat, Korean Service and Good Conduct Medals; Bronze and Silver Stars; Army Combat Ribbon, and Korean Presidential Unit Citation. He was a proud veteran and life member of the... Full story
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ONTONAGON — Bruce Johanson, Vice Chairman of the Ontonagon Area Board of Education, handed a letter to Board President Dean Juntunen, Monday and left the regular scheduled meeting. In the letter, Johanson said that as a result of the recent election, “I see no point in remaining as a member of the Board of Education.” Johanson was defeated in the two year term by Julie Kolpack. In the letter to Juntunen he recommended the board appoint Kolpack to the seat he is vacating so she can become established as a mem...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] IRONWOOD - Local Veteran Service Officer John Frello, in conjunction with Brad Nelson, Public Affairs Officer of the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, hosted a town hall meeting in the basement of the Ironwood Memorial Building Thursday morning. While the primary focus was on the Choice Program, included in the presentation was a team from the Escanaba Veterans Center whose mission is to "serve veterans and their families by providing a...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] IRONWOOD - Karen Wolf, an associate with the Great Lakes Center for Youth Development, hosted a Youth Asset Summit at Gogebic Community College Wednesday. High school students in grades 9-12 descended on GCC from Luther L. Wright, A.D .Johnston in Bessemer, Ewen-Trout Creek, Ontonagon, the Ironwood Alternative School, and the local 4-H club to hear the results of a survey taken last spring. The students, upon arrival, were differentiated by stickers and...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] Voters across the country will cast their ballots in Tuesday's election; voting in federal, state and local elections. Polls are open until 8 p.m. In addition to the presidential race; at the federal level, voters in Iron County will also be voting in a senate race between Republican incumbent Ron Johnson, Democrat Russ Feingold and Libertarian Phillip Anderson. They will also vote in the 7th Congressional District race between incumbent Republican...
BARAGA, Mich. - Patricia Christine Stenson, 66, of Baraga, formerly of Trout Creek, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at her home with family by her side. She was born Sept. 3, 1950, in Stambaugh, daughter to James and Eleanor (Nelson) Madden. Patty graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in 1968 and then attended Gogebic Community College and received a certificate in data processing. She married Arthur Stenson on Nov. 8, 1969, in Trout Creek. Patty worked at Nordine's in Bruce... Full story
