Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Timothy Roberto "Chub" Joustra, 58, of Hurley, passed away Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at the University of Minnesota Fairview Medical Center of Minneapolis. Tim was born Dec. 27, 1960, in Burlington, Wis., son of Henry "Hank" and Bonita "Bonnie" (Steiner) Joustra. He graduated from Mercer High School with the class of 1979. He met and married Antoinette "Tonie" Hassberg in February 1984. Together they created four beautiful children. Although...
MERCER, Wis. - James T. Sullivan, 80, of Mercer, Wis., formerly of Hurley, Sauk Village and Chicago, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at his residence. Jim was born on Feb. 15, 1939, in Chicago, a son to Patrick and Rose (Serafinski) Sullivan. He married Dolores C. Mlynarczyk on Feb. 11, 1961, at St. Florian Catholic Church, in Chicago. Surviving is his wife, Dolores Sullivan of Mercer; daughters, Kathy (Ron) Henchel of Madison, Sheila (Jeff) Gize of Mercer and Jenny Luse (Chip Orlikowski...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] HURLEY, Wis. - Hurley School District dedicated its Northwoods Manufacturing expansion Thursday with several area business and community leaders present. The project adds 6,500 square feet, nearly double the original shop building, said Kevin Genisot, school administrator. The expansion offers more space for teaching and equipment. Discussions for collaboration and shared resources are underway with area K-12 school districts and Gogebic Community...
By KIM E. STROM [email protected] HURLEY - After a review of what was learned in the first class, students in David Vuorenmaa's hunter's safety course were ready for a "hands on" session Thursday. Vuorenmaa teaches for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in Iron County. Throughout the night not only was safety the main priority, but responsibility, knowledge and involvement were highly emphasized as well. Students learned how to pick up a rifle, how to load it with the correct...
Thursday, Oct. 24 Downtown Ironwood Development Authority, 8 a.m., Women’s Club Room. Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson courts or Ironwood Memorial Building. 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. SMART Recovery, 4:30 p.m., 101 E. Mary St., Bessemer. Free Community Dinner, Wakefield Methodist Church, 5 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., First P...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — Iron County is in the process of launching a new program designed to highlight the need for broadband internet access. The Iron County 4-H Tech Changemakers, part of a larger partnership between 4-H and Microsoft, is designed to use students as “digital ambassadors” to teach seniors in the community about technology. “The idea was to get high school students involved in the education of their community about the need for broadband access,” said Neil Klemme, the University of Wisconsin...
Wednesday, Oct. 23 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. Recovery Walk N Talk, 10 a.m. - noon, Iron Belle trail head. 715 660 0073 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. Mercer...
Oconomowoc, Wis. - Alfred "Ike" Lathrop, 87, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Alfred was the loving husband of Ilana Lathrop for over 60 years; dear father of Robert Lathrop, Sharon (Matthew) Page and Chris (Christina) Lathrop; grandfather of Nathan, Robert A., Felicia, Andrew, Brianna, Erica and Rachael; and brother of John Lathrop. He was also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the...
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ONTONAGON — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent line item vetoes to the state budget will impact the Ontonagon Area School District, Ontonagon Superintendent Jim Bobula told the Ontonagon Board of Education Monday. Bobula said the cuts will hit the district’s budget to the tune of $30,425. He said there are other schools which are getting hit harder, “but it is a big cut for a small school.” He detailed some of the cuts from the state budget, which included technology and at-risk children education, among oth...
Tuesday, Oct. 22 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson courts or 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. 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...
WAUSAU, Wis. — William J. “Bill” Gobetz, 74, of Hurley, former owner of Pine Lake Lodge, passed away on Oct. 17, 2019, in Wausau surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on June 6, 1945, in Bellwood, Ill., the son of Joseph and Rose (Cherne) Gobetz. He loved the Green Bay Packers and enjoyed watching their games. Bill is survived by his wife, Sharon; son, Michael (Rosalbe) Gobetz, Chicago; granddaughter, Ashley Sandburg, Chicago; brother, Steve (Patty) Gobetz, Illinois; sister, Pat Mcanallen, Newcastle, Pa.; his beloved dog, Josie; and n...
Monday, Oct. 21 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. Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., All Saints Lutheran Church, Wakefield. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EST, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org. Government Bessemer Housing Commission, 8:30 a.m., executive director’s office, 709 W. I...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY - The community group Northern Iron County Engaged Residents, or NICER, is seeking volunteers to help with its inaugural Spooky Halloween Trail Walk. The walk is planned from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Hurley K-12 School's adventure trails, followed by food and beverages in the school commons area. Although the walk is suggested for kids grades five and under, organizers said it is open to anyone in the community. "The Spooky Hallowee...
Saturday, Oct. 19 Union Station Food Pantry and Northern Food Bank, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 252 E. Ayer St., Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Community Pickleball Paddlers, 2-5 p.m., Mercer School gymnasium. 715-776-4588. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Sunday, Oct. 20 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Mercer Health and Wellness Pickleball, 3-6 p.m., Mercer Community Center. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., W...
By KIM E. STROM [email protected] HURLEY - The Wisconsin Spudmobile came to visit the Hurley School District Thursday, providing fun games and information about potatoes to area students. Inside the spudmobile are eight different learning stations with educational components, said Dana Rady, director of promotion, communication and consumer education for the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association. The idea came from the promotions committee 10 years ago when they discussed...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — Although he will have to wait longer to stand trial on his charges, a Gile man had one of the felonies against him dismissed at a hearing Wednesday. Phillip “Ruby” Laguna, 70, is charged with two counts of first degree child sexual assault-contact with a child under 13 and physical abuse of a child-intentionally causing physical harm. Judge Kevin Klein, who is hearing the case, granted a defense motion to dismiss one count of felony intimidation of a victim. “We’ve also filed a motion to...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] HURLEY — After 20 years of teaching an Iron County hunter safety course for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, instructor David Vuorenmaa said the lack of hunting accidents in the area shows that the mandated class has helped hunters with prevention. “We’ve had a very successful rate, and have never had any serious injuries,” Vuorenmaa said of the spring and fall classes. “We’ve taught hundreds of kids so far.” The DNR requires all individuals born after Jan. 1, 1988 to successfully...
Thursday, Oct. 17 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland Lake Gogebic Senior Center, 9:45-10 a.m. EDT; White Pine Porcupine Mountain Senior Center, 10:20-10:35 a.m. EDT; Ontonagon Holy Family Catholic Church, 11-11:45 a.m. EDT; Mass City Resource Center, 1:15-1:45 p.m. EDT. Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson courts or Ironwood Memorial Building. 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....
Wednesday, Oct. 16 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Marenisco Town Hall, 9-9:15 a.m. ; Watersmeet Food Pantry, 10-10:30 a.m.; Bruce Crossing Stannard Township ballpark, 1-1:30 p.m. EDT 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. Kimball Homemakers, 1 p.m., Community...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Michael "Mickey" DeRosso, 58, of Ironwood, passed away on Oct. 3, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Mickey was born on Dec. 22, 1960, in Ironwood to Dennis and Irene DeRosso. He graduated from Hurley in 1979. He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany in 1979 and was honorably discharged in 1981. Mickey married the love of his life, Julie LaMarche, on July 23, 1983. He was employed at Greg's Towing for many years. Mickey loved hunting and fishing with his...
Tuesday, Oct. 15 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson courts or 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...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] HURLEY, Wis. - "Work Bee" volunteers said a little snow and drizzle wasn't going to keep them from spending a Sunday afternoon improving the Hurley Non-motorized Trailhead. Members of the Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts and its sister organization, Friends of the Iron-Bell Trail in Michigan, met along the paved path where the two trails meet going over the Montreal River. The work was to pick up litter, put benches, bike racks and picnic...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] MERCER, Wis. — The annual “Soup N Samich Ride with Vets for Vets” was held at Schomberg Park on Saturday, for maybe the last time as the event will move to Hurley September next year. For over 15 years a camping and trail ride for recreational sport-utility and all-terrain vehicles among a small group of veterans, families and friends was more or less invitation only, said organizer Curt Myers of Hurley. The event usually raised a few hundred dollars for a veterans-related charity along with some f...
Monday, Oct. 14 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, GOCAA, 100 S. Mill St., Bessemer, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wakefield VFW, 9-9:30 a.m.; Sunset Manor Apartments community room, 9:40-9:55 a.m.; Riverview Apartments parking lot, 10-10:15 a.m.; Hillcrest Apartments community room, 10:30-10:45 a.m.; Fairview Apartments community room, 10:50-11 a.m Men’s Bible study, 8 a.m., Bessemer Housing Community, community room, 906-667-0469. Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, W...
