Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY - Some time around the year 1215, when the Magna Carta was being signed in England and roughly 277 years before Columbus set foot in the New World, a clay vessel the size of a tennis ball containing squash seeds was buried near what is now Green Bay. Now - some 800 years later - members of the Hurley K-12 School's Garden to Market Club and the University of Wisconsin's Iron County Extension Office are working to help reintroduce this extinct... Full story
Thursday, Oct. 29 Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., all welcome, The Inn Bed and Breakfast, Montreal, Wis. 906-663-0308. Gogebic County Retiree Health meeting, 4 p.m., Gogebic County Courthouse conference room, Bessemer. Ethnic Commons Park Statue Dedication, 5 p.m., Bessemer. Free Community Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m.,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Adina "Ginger" Gasbarri, 95, formerly of Hurley, Wis., died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. The former Adina Klug was born Jan. 16, 1920, in Garfield, Minn., to Carl and Dina (Kloehn) Klug. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Church in Garfield. Adina was united in marriage to Louis Gasbarri on Jan. 19, 1942, in Bessemer. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all. Adina and her... Full story
WEST VALLEY, Utah - James J. Simmons, 80, former longtime Ironwood, Mich. resident, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Hunter Hollow Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Valley. He had resided with his daughter and son-in-law in Grantsville, Utah, due to declining health. Jim was born May 31, 1935, in Ironwood, son of the late Raymond and Alice (Saippa) Simmons, and graduated from St. Ambrose High School in 1952. He was employed in the meat department at the A&P store in downtown... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Maitland F. Harvey, 89, of Hurley, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mait was born on Dec. 19, 1925, in Chicago, the son of Maitland B. and Nettie G. (Maloney) Harvey. He attended Grant High School in Fox Lake, Ill. and graduated in 1944. Mait was a member of the football and boxing teams. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II and was honorably discharged on Nov. 4, 1945.... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — The Iron County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution Tuesday to allow the county to pursue a Coastal Management Grant to fund research into the current owners of the Soo Line rail grade that is intended as part of an expansion of the county’s trail system. Both motorized and non-motorized trail proponents have been investigating purchasing the entirety of what was the former Soo Line rail grade through the county and into Ashland County. “It’s a great partnership between the motoriz... Full story
Wednesday, Oct. 28 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., all welcome, Mercer (Wis.) Public Library. 715-476-2366. American Red Cross Community Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Ironwood Municiple Building. 906-932-5478, walk-ins welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Ironwood/Hurley Rot... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Richard W. "Richie" Hewitt Sr., 73, of Southgate Village, Hurley, died peacefully Saturday evening, Oct. 24, 2015, in his apartment, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born May 26, 1942, in Ironwood, Mich., son of the late Jack Hewitt and Fannie (Saari) Hewitt Hockin, and attended J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. He served in the Wisconsin National Guard and during his service was activated into the regular Army during the Berlin... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Nancy Estella Huber, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and caregivers on Oct. 22, 2015, at Villa Maria Health and Rehab. Nancy was born on Jan. 25, 1935, in Delafield, to Bertha and Harry Lugner, who precede her in death. She grew up in the surrounding Milwaukee area in the countryside and on her sister's farm. As a young woman, she worked as a caregiver in a hospital setting and later had several domestic service jobs throughout her life. Her love for nature... Full story
Tuesday, Oct. 27 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. 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. area74.org. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open meeting, Wesley United Methodist Church, Ironwood. Government Gogebic... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD - Business owners who survived the city of Ironwood's two-year, $15 million U.S. 2 reconstruction project were thanked at a Monday dedication ceremony. About 30 people, including numerous Hebert Construction, Iron River, company workers, were on hand for the ribbon-cutting on a soggy day. Mike Premo, of the Michigan Department of Transportation's Crystal Falls office, said, "It's been a difficult couple of years for businesses." He said the $15... Full story
Monday, Oct. 26 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. Finnish language class, 4 p.m., Little Finland, Kimball, Wis. Chess Club, 4 p.m., Ironwood Carnegie Library. 906-932-0203. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Ontonagon Village Housing, 100 Cane Court, Ontonagon. area74.org. Methamphetamine ETC, 8 p.m., support group, Woodland Church,... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Lois Jean (Bailey) Dalbeck, 66, of Wakefield, formerly a longtime resident of Thomaston, passed away suddenly Saturday evening, Oct. 24, 2015. Lois was born on Jan. 19, 1949, in Crandon, Wis., a daughter of Alvin and Joyce Geraldine (Sheldon) Bailey. She attended school in Idaho. On May 1, 1964, Lois was united in marriage to Gary Armedas Dalbeck in Ceour d'Alene, Idaho. They made their home in Thomaston and were blessed with three children. Lois is survived by a daughter, Joy... Full story
HURLEY - Joanne Bruneau's breast cancer diagnosis started with her typical mammogram at the end of February. About a week later, she was called back to Aspirus Grand View Hospital for a second mammogram as the doctors thought they noticed something in the right breast. Her second mammogram included an ultrasound, which confirmed she did have something there. "You're in total shock at first," she said. "I had my daughter come with me at first because she knew what questions to ask and she was a... Full story
HURLEY - The Iron County Health Department conducted its fifth annual Breast Cancer Awareness event at Sharon's Coffee Company Monday. Thirty-five women attended, designed to raise awareness about breast cancer, as well as honor survivors. A key focus of this year's event was the role exercise can play in reducing the risk of breast cancer. The evening began with a walk of the new Gateway Trail that starts at the Montreal River, behind Sharon's. The walk was led by Andrea Newby, the family livin... Full story
Friday, Oct. 23 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. Ironwood Carnegie Library Board, 4 p.m., library. Alcoholics Anonymous/Al-Anon, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. 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. Government Aging Unit of Iron County, 1 p.m., Hurley Senior... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Beulah Mae "Bootsie" Banfield, 84, of Bessemer, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. Bootsie was born on Dec. 12, 1930, in Hardwood, a daughter of Carl and Lena (Rudolph) Peronto. She attended Iron Mountain High School and graduated in 1948. On Dec. 15, 1951, Beulah was united in marriage to Douglas Raymond Banfield. With Doug serving in the U.S. Navy, they made their home in many parts of the United States and in Spain for two years. She was employed by the U.S. Forest Service... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Cloe Dean Livingston, 81, of Ironwood Township, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. The former Cloe Dean Mortensen was born Feb. 25, 1934, in Hurley, Wis., daughter of the late John and Signa (Peterson) Mortensen, and attended J.E. Murphy High School. She was married to Robert L. Livingston on June 30, 1951, at the First Presbyterian Church in Hurley, by the late Rev. C.L. Harries. Bob preceded her in death... Full story
Thursday, Oct. 22 Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., all welcome, The Inn Bed and Breakfast, Montreal, Wis. 906-663-0308. ReGeneration Youth, 5:30-6:45 p.m., ages 10-11; Relentless Youth, 7-9 p.m., ages 12-18; Lighthouse Faith Center, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Hurley.... Full story
Wednesday, Oct. 21 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. 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. Hurley Education Foundation, noon, Hurley School Conference room. Kimball Homemakers, noon, Kimball Community Center. 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... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Leonard W. Korpi, 85, of Ironwood, died unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at home. He was born May 27, 1930, in Bessemer Township, son of the late Oscar and Anna (Mattson) Korpi, and graduated from A. D. Johnston High School in Bessemer in 1948. He then served four years stateside in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge, Len attended Moorhead State College in Moorhead, Minn., and was employed as district representative for the Duluth News-Tribune in Ironwood for many years. He then served as... Full story
Tuesday, Oct. 20 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 Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. North Count... Full story
By KELSEY HANSEN [email protected] HURLEY - Over sixty community members, kids and adults alike, came together Saturday morning to help package food to send to malnourished communities in Haiti. The event took place at the Range Community Bible Church, although it was not a specific church function as it was open to the whole community. Chuck Guerber, missionary with the Range Community Bible Church, helped organize the event and bring eight members from the Kids Against Hunger St. Peters,... Full story
Monday, Oct. 19 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. Iron County Historical Society, 2 p.m., Iron County Historical Society Museum, 303 Iron St., Hurley. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Ontonagon Village Housing, 100 Cane Court, Ontonagon.... Full story
Saturday, Oct. 17 Children’s Story Hour, 10 a.m., Marenisco Public Library. Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Sunday, Oct. 18 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Harvest Dance, 2 p.m., Little Finland, Kimball, Wis. Gogebic Range Trail Authority, 6 p.m., Pit Stop, Bessemer. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, Bessemer. area74.org. Monday, Oct. 19 Gogebic County Human Services Agency Board, 9 a.m., Gogebic County Medical Care Facility, Wakef... Full story
