Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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Wednesday, July 17 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bruce Crossing Stannard Township ballpark, 1-1:30 p.m. EDT; Watersmeet Food Pantry, 1:15-1:30 p.m.; Marenisco Town Hall, 2-2:15 p.m. 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...
MONTREAL, Wis. - Judge Patrick J. Madden, 69, of Montreal, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep while at his home on July 9, 2019. Patrick, a native of Green Bay, was a pure academic. He was a champion for social change, and a staple in his community. He had a voracious appetite for both the consumption and sharing of knowledge, regardless of subject. At age 13, he became one of the youngest Eagle Scouts in the history of the state of Wisconsin. He remained active in the Boy Scouts of America f...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Roger Harry Gentile (The Bud Man), 76, a longtime resident of Pence died Friday, July 12 in Wausau, surrounded by loved ones. Roger was born Sept., 1942, in Ironwood, Mich., son of Guido and Grace Gentile. He graduated from Luther L. Wright in Ironwood in 1960. After high school, he attended Wausau Tech where he received his associate degree in architecture. He then was employed at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, Mo., drafting airplanes until he was drafted into the U.S. Army and...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — Iron County Judge Patrick Madden died last week, ending over three decades on the bench. He was 69. Madden was found in his home Wednesday morning, according to courthouse officials. Madden served on the bench for 33 years, starting when Gov. Anthony Earl appointed him in June 1986 to replace retiring judge John Varda. Madden was first elected to the bench in 1987. Prior to becoming a judge, Madden served as Iron County district attorney and corporation counsel in 1985. Courthouse o...
Tuesday, July 16 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Pioneer Park Apartments tenants only, Ironwood, 9-10 a.m.; Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church parking lot, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Mill Trace Apartments west parking lot, 11:35-11:45 a.m.; Mill Trace Apartments east parking lot, 11:45-11:55 a.m.; Wildwood Apartments community room, 12-12:15 p.m. 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....
Monday, July 15 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, GOCAA, 100 S. Mill St., Bessemer, from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 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. Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, 715-561-4450. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood....
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — It may only be a symbolic action, but Iron County will likely join other counties around the state in asking Madison to eliminate the state’s 0% levy cap, after the Board of Supervisors’ finance committee forwarded a resolution on the issue to the full county board Thursday. “What are they going to do if all 72 counties send it in? They’re going to have to take some sort of action,” board member Scott Erickson said, regarding the resolution. “They’ve got to recognize it at least, right?” T...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Gregory W. Hill Sr., “Bull of The Woods”, 72, a longtime resident of Ironwood Township, died Friday, June 28, 2019, surrounded by loved ones at his side. Gregory was born July 11, 1946, in Laurium, a son of Leonard and Ellen (Lassala) Hill. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer. The day after high school graduation, he entered the military and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. In 1968, he was honorably discharged as a specialist fourt...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — The Kimball man accused of making threats around the area in a pair of Iron County cases was found not competent to stand trial in an Iron County courtroom Thursday. Price County Judge Kevin Klein ruled Robert “Barrel Bob” Gollubske, 82, not competent based on a report from the Wisconsin Forensic Unit, suspending the two criminal cases that were the subject of Thursday’s hearing. “The doctor opines that based upon the current evaluation … the defendant, Robert Gollubske, is presently rende...
By BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] HURLEY - A new logo for the Hurley Northstars was chosen during a rebranding committee meeting Tuesday evening held at Hurley K-12 School. Kevin Genisot, district administrator for the school, said 38 students on the committee narrowed down 36 citizen generated submissions. The group chose a logo which incorporated the letter "H" using font similar to the letterman sweater from 1949. "The one that the committee voted on was the old nostalgic type of b...
Thursday, July 11 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. The Library at 4-H Day Camp, noon, ages 5-12, Gogebic County Fairgrounds. Grief Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Dr. Kate Hospice office, 1571 Highway 51 North in Arbor Vitae. Summer Exercise Class, 2 p.m., Mercer Community Cen...
HURLEY, Wis. - Audrey Marie Baker (Saari), 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2019. She was born on April 5, 1933 to the late Rudolph and Laura Saari. Audrey attended Hurley High School and graduated in 1951. She married the love of her life, James R. Baker on Aug. 18, 1951. They settled down in Ironwood, Mich. and built a wonderful life together raising their five children: Dan, Dave, Jeanne, Jim, and JoAnn. Audrey and Jim were married for 43 years and loved spending time together wi...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has released general aid to school districts for the 2019-20 school year. General aid to the Hurley School District this year increased 5.67% or $143,559 from $2.52 million in 2018-19 to $2.67 million in 2019-20. General aid is unlimited financing for general educational programs of school districts, as opposed to categorical aid that is restricted for specific purposes. The increase in the state general aid doesn’t add additional revenue to the b...
Wednesday, July 10 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. 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 Health and Wellness Pickleball, 3-6 p.m., Mercer Community Center. Gogebic...
Tuesday, July 9 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. Friends of the Mercer Public Library, 10 a.m., library, Mercer, Wis. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, Golden Dragon. Art Program: “Let’s Imagine,” 1 p.m., ages 8 and up, Ironwood Carnegie Library. Bessemer American Legion Post 27 and Auxiliary, 5 p.m., American Legion, Bessemer. Ironwoo...
Monday, July 8 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, Wis. 715-561-4450. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Nature Program: “A Universe of Owls,” 1 p.m., Ironwood Carnegie Library. Summer Exercise Class, 2 p.m., Mercer Community Center. Young Writers Camp, 3 p.m., Ironwood Carnegie Library. Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., All Saints Lutheran Church, Wakefield. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., O...
Wednesday, July 3 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. Mercer Health and Wellness Pickleball, 3-6 p.m., Mercer Community Center. Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers Support Group, 6-7 p.m., Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, M...
By BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] HURLEY - The former Wishbones Restaurant lot is being transformed into a green space in downtown Hurley. The Hurley Chamber of Commerce received property on the corner of Silver Street and Fourth Avenue last year by a generous donation, according to Rita Franzoi, marketing director and event coordinator for the chamber. A public meeting for residents and business owners was held so input on the future use of the property could be presented to the...
Tuesday, July 2 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, Golden Dragon. Wakefield Seniors, noon, Wakefield Senior Center. Cribbage, 1 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Public Library. 715-476-2366. Art Program: “Paint the Universe,” 1 p.m., ages 8 and up, Ironwood Carnegie Library. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Episcopal Churc...
Monday, July 1 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. Story Time-The Wonky Donkey, 1 p.m., Ironwood Carnegie Library. 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. Ironwood Sports Hall of Fame, 6 p.m., Luther L. Wright K-12 School, room 205. MECCA Ski Club, 6 p.m., MECCA cabin near the treatment facility, Mercer,...
Thursday, June 27 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. “Bats of the Northwoods” reading program, 11 a.m., Mercer Public Library. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. SMART Recovery, 4:30 p.m., 101 E. Mary St., Bessemer. ReGeneration Youth, 5:30-6:45 p.m., ages 10-11; Relentless Youth, 7-9 p.m., ages 12-18; Lig...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Lempi Marie Rouse, 94, a lifelong resident of Ironwood Township, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, with her loving family at her side. Marie was born to the late Henry and Hanna (Mesimaki) Kinnunen on Jan. 6, 1925. She attended Roosevelt School in Ironwood Township. On June 28, 1947, Marie was united in marriage to Irving Rouse at the Ironwood Apostolic Lutheran Church, where she was a lifelong member. They were blessed with nine children. He...
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Trevor Nicholas Stephani, 29, was freed from his long battle with depression and addiction on June 20, 2019. Trevor was born on April 13, 1990, to Michele (Rosen) Seibel and Joseph Stephani. He attended grade school in Bessemer, Mich., and Hurley, Wis., and graduated from Hurley High School with the class of 2008. Some of Trevor's favorite high school memories were being a part of the Hurley High School band. Trevor spent the last year of his life in recovery as a resident...
HURLEY, Wis. - Irene (Hill) Harma, 98, passed away on June 26, 2019, in Hurley, with her family by her side. She is survived by three sons, Duane Harma, Waterford, James (Edrye) Harma of Kimball, and Stephen (Kathy) Harma of Ironwood, Mich.; six grandchildren, Daniel (Renae) Harma, Debra (Lenny) Harry, Paul (Michele) Harma, Michael (Kandie) Harma, Kari (Erik) Harma-Dennis, and Kristin (Ron) Harma-Gryniewicz; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews....
