Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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
By ISABELLE KLEINSCHMIDT [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Ironwood Historical Theater was packed for the second night in a row for the HIT Idol Performance Finalist announcement as well as a performance from Jessica Meuse. Meuse was a finalist on season 13 of American Idol. The show opened with a number performed by the entire group. Finalists from the 2015 performance came on stage to announce the 2016 winners. This year's winners were: 5th grade Cynthea Palm of Ironwood, 7th Grade Cassi...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] IRONWOOD — Gogebic County Community College is hosting a Youth Asset Summit on Wednesday between 8:30 a.m and 1:30 p.m. The summit’s focus is on an asset report of the Great Lakes Center for Youth Development out of Marquette. The GLCYD will discuss the results of a Youth Asset Report in an effort to demonstrate to the youths that adults care and are interested in hearing from them on a wide range of topics. The report is based on a survey taken by area youths in grades 8, 10 and 12. The GLCYD des...
GLIDDEN, Wis. - Harry C. Swanson, 81, of Glidden, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at his residence. Harry was born Dec. 31, 1934, in Glidden, the son of Harry A. and Olga (Polzine) Swanson. He attended Shanagolden Grade School, Glidden High School and the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1954 to 1957. He was involved in atomic testing in Nevada before going to the Korean War. On June 6, 1959, he was united in marriage to... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Ann K. Wienen, 90, of Ironwood Township, died peacefully Tuesday morning, Oct. 25, 2016, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. The former Ann K. Timoshuk was born March 25, 1926, in Bruce Crossing, daughter of the late Alex and Anna (Olson) Timoshuk, and graduated from Ewen High School in 1943. She married Ellis W. Wienen on Jan. 17, 1948, in Galena, Ill. They moved to Ironwood from Aledo, Ill., in 1959. Ellis preceded Ann in death on Feb. 11, 2005. Ann worked as a... Full story
Wednesday, Oct. 26 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Mentoring of Moms, 9-10:30 a.m., Range Community Bible Church, Hurley. 715-561-4355. Mercer Area Play Group, 9:30-11 a.m., Mercer, Wis., Public Library. 715-476-2366. 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... Full story
Tuesday, Oct. 25 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. Breakfast For Your Brain, 10 a.m., Mercer, Wis., Community Center. 715-561-2695. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, Golden Dragon. New members welcome. Woods and Blooms Garden Club, 6:30 p.m., Haines Civic Center, Mercer, Wis. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Ironwood. area7... Full story
PAYNESVILLE, Mich. — Allen W. Larson, 69, passed away at his home, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. Allen was born on March 3, 1947, to Wilbert R. Larson and Ida M. Anderson. He graduated from Ewen High School, class of 1966 and attended Northern Michigan University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Teaching. Allen was a member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church of Paynesville. He worked for the Ontonagon Valley Coop Creamery until there closure and then the Settlers Coop, Inc. for the past 12 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, hun... Full story
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] EWEN — The Ewen-Trout Creek Board of Education Wednesday learned that taxpayers will get a break due to a decreased interest rate and the district’s strong financial position. Business Manager Tammy Gibson reported taxpayers will see a lower than projected millage rate on their winter taxes with the lower than anticipated interest rate on the bonds sold to finance the building project. Taxpayers approved a 1.7 mill increase in taxes in November 2015 to complete the building project. Gibson said, however, tax...
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ONTONAGON — The Ontonagon County Board Tuesday joined the growing chorus of those objecting to the decision of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) to cancel the services of the White Pine Electric Plant. In a letter to the governor, the Michigan Agency for Energy and MISO; the board stated it understands MISO plans to replace "this critical generating resource (White Pine) with a 1998 operating protocol called radial reconfiguration that will provide the same level, or assurance, of r...
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Nicole Suzanne Gibson, 37, and her unborn son, Kingston Bruce Gibson-Hall, formerly of Bruce Crossing, Mich., passed away unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, in Minneapolis. Nicole was born on May 13, 1979, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, Mich. She graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School in 1997 and attended Gogebic Community College for criminal justice. Nicole was previously employed by the state of Michigan as a corrections officer before moving to Minneapolis whe... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD - A resident of Ewen urged the Michigan Natural Resources Commission Thursday to ban deer feeding in the western Upper Peninsula. Nancy Warren, of the National Wolfwatcher Coalition, said feeding of deer by homeowners in Marenisco has caused wolves to enter the town. In addition to numerous complaints from residents about the presence of wolves, Warren said the feeding of deer can lead to spreading of diseases. "As the crow flies, chronic...
Hurley and Mercer students returned from summer vacation Thursday for the first day of school. The school bell rings to start school at Merer K-12 at 8 a.m. and school lets out at 3:45 p.m. At Hurley K-12, students in grades six through 12 start at 8 a.m. and students in preschool through fifth grade start at 8:05 a.m. Dismissal for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students is at 3:12 p.m. For students in sixth grade through 12th grade, it is at 3:15 p.m. For students in the...
Tuesday, Aug. 30 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. Ribbon Cutting marking completion of Ironwood street projects, 11:45 a.m., Norrie Park entrance. Followed by community picnic at park. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, Golden Dragon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Ironwood. area74.org. Government Ontonagon Resource... Full story
Monday, Aug. 29 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Mercer Hike and Bike Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 2 p.m., Great Northern Motel, Mercer, Wis. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org. Methamphetamine ETC, 8 p.m., support group, Woodland Church,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - William M. McDonald, 92, of Ironwood, died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 4, 1923, in Trout Creek, son of the late Lewis and Lydia (Shannon) McDonald, and graduated from Trout Creek High School in 1941. He attended Ferris State University for one year prior to entering the U.S. Army on Dec. 11, 1942, proudly serving his country during World War II... Full story
Wednesday, July 20 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution, 9-10 a.m., Pioneer Park Apartments, Ironwood. 906-932-4200. Mercer Area Play Group, 9:30-11 a.m., all welcome, Mercer, Wis., Public Library. 715-476-2366. 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 Historical Soc... Full story
Tuesday, July 19 Pickleball, 9-11 a.m., Hurley High School Tennis Courts. Iron-Gogebic Integrated Family Services, 9-10:30 a.m., Iron County Courthouse, Hurley. 906-663-4045 or 715-561-2191. Wisconsin Veterans Employment Services Representative, 9-11:30 a.m., veterans service office, Hurley. 715-392-7808. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with Regional Hospice nurses, Mill Street Garden, Bessemer. 906-663-0308. Alcoholics Anonymous,... Full story
EWEN, Mich. — Tammy J. Worachek, 52, of Ewen passed away unexpectedly at her home Thursday, June 30, 2016. She was born in Fort Hood, Texas, to Sam and Sylvia Sain. Tammy graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School with the class of 1981. On May 28, 1983, she was united in marriage to Gary Worachek. Tammy worked as a cook at many area restaurants and bars. She was an EMT for several years with the SONCO Ambulance Service. Tammy was also an Avon representative for many years in the area. In her free time, she loved to go camping with her f... Full story
Tuesday, June 21 Pickleball, 9-11 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. Iron-Gogebic Integrated Family Services, 9-10:30 a.m., Iron County Courthouse, Hurley. 906-663-4045 or 715-561-2191. Wisconsin Veterans Employment Services Representative, 9-11:30 a.m., veterans service office, Hurley. 715-392-7808. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with Regional Hospice nurses, Mill Street Garden, Bessemer. 906-663-0308. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem... Full story
Monday, June 20 Gogebic County Human Services Agency Board, 9 a.m., Gogebic County Medical Care Facility, Wakefield. Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org. Methamphetamine ETC, 8 p.m., support group, Woodland Church,... Full story
IRONWOOD - Adam Vandenberghe and Northern Wisconsin put on a show in the first half. Northern Michigan weathered the storm and came back for a 105-104 win in a thrilling Kiwanis Classic Border Bash Thursday night. That comeback was led by Wakefield-Marenisco's Collin Gagnon, who was named the game's Most Valuable Player, and Ontonagon's Taylor Beaudry. Gagnon finished with 20 points and Beaudry scored 19. "They wanted the ball," Michigan coach Jack Kumpula of Lake Linden-Hubbell said. "In a game...
ONTONAGON - Fifth grade students from Ontonagon and Ewen-Trout Creek schools, along with most of the law enforcement and emergency services representatives were at 911 Camp in Ontonagon Wednesday. The camp was the brain-child of Sheriff Dale Rantala when he was undersheriff eleven years ago, and brings together fire and law officials teaching the children about the importance of those resources in their lives. The Ontonagon Fire Department, Upper Peninsula Power Company, Greenland Fire...
