Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — The Iron County Board of Supervisors Finance Committee approved a request from the sheriff’s department for donations to two groups that assisted with the December search for a missing Iron Belt man. The committee on Thursday approved a $500 donation to the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department canine unit and $1,000 to Headwaters Search and Rescue as a thank you for the members of the organizations volunteering their time to help with the search for Alan D. Kangas. Iron County Sheriff Tony...
Thursday, March 10 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. Red Hat Society Northwoods Divas, noon, Rigoni’s, Ironwood. Reservations required to 906-932-5455 or 906-663-4871. Grief Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., all welcome, Dr. Kate Hospice office, 1571 Highway 51 North in Arbor Vitae. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., all welcome, The Inn Bed and B... Full story
HURLEY — Iron County snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle trails will close effective Thursday at 12:01 a.m. Iron County Forest Administrator Eric Peterson said Tuesday gates along the trails will be closed. All ATV trails will remain closed until break-up conditions recede. Peterson said ATV trails will open on a trail-by-trail basis as they dry up and have been inspected for wash-outs and grade integrity, estimated around mid-May. Unseasonably warm temperatures hit the low 60s on Monday on the Gogebic Range, following a mild weekend, and the f...
Wednesday, March 9 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. Ironwood Community Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m., to 5:30 p.m., Memorial Building, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Iron County Veterans Service Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis... Full story
LAPEER, Mich. — Gloria Enrietti, 92, passed away at Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer, with her family at her side. Gloria was born Oct. 30, 1922, in Hurley, Wis., the daughter of Edward and Maude (Ballore) Hagen. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic grade school and graduated in 1940 from Lincoln High School (now Hurley High School.) She attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Minneapolis before marrying Mark Bruneau Sr. in Milwaukee. Moving back to Hurley, she worked with the Red Cross and at various local businesses. In 1950, she marri... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Marie Osterman, 97, of Hurley, a former longtime Ironwood, Mich., resident, died peacefully Monday morning, March 7, 2016, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, with her loving family by her side. The former Marie Hill was born Oct. 8, 1918, in Ironwood, daughter of the late James and Mabel (Odgers) Hill, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1936. She was united in marriage to Anthony “Tony” Osterman on Aug. 30, 1941, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ironwood by the late Rev. Carl Petranek. Tony preceded her in de... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] HURLEY — A 29-year-old Hurley woman entered no contest pleas Monday in Iron County Court to delivery of heroin and maintaining a drug trafficking place. Carol Walitshek, of 505 Maple St., was found guilty of those two counts by Iron County Judge Patrick Madden, who ordered a pre-sentence investigation be completed within 60 days. Charges of harboring or aiding a felon and misdemeanors for bail jumping, possessing drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct were dismissed through a plea agreement b...
Tuesday, March 8 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. Wakefield Library Tine Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, Golden Dragon. New members welcome. Bessemer American Legion Post 27, 5 p.m., American Legion, Bessemer. Ironwood American Legion Post 5, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. meeting, Memorial Building, Legion club room. Wakefield VFW Post 9084,...
Monday, March 7 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. Wakefield Seniors, 2 p.m., Wakefield Senior Center. 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 School, room 205. Daughters of Isabella, 6 p.m., St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Bessemer. MECCA Ski Club, 6:30 p.m., MECCA cabin near the treatment facility, Mercer, Wis.... Full story
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] HURLEY - In honor of Dr. Seuss, students at Hurley K-12 and their grandparents ate green eggs and ham for breakfast Friday. Holding food trays, the children and grandparents waited in a long line to get their food. Among those in line were Kamryn Swartz, a fourth-grader, and her grandmother, Deb Swartz. Kamryn said she was excited about eating food inspired by the famous children's book by Dr. Seuss. At the front of the line, Linda Zarzyski and...
BESSEMER, Mich. - William V. "Bill" Montonati, 66, of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at his home. He was born June 20, 1949, in Ironwood, the son of the late Peter and Lucy (Tuoro) Montonati. Bill graduated from A.D. Johnston High School with the Class of 1967. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January of 1968 where he served on a destroyer. Bill was honorably discharged in January of 1972. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon. Following his... Full story
Thursday, March 3 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency quarterly food commodity distribution for registered families, 9 a.m.-noon, Aurora Athletic Club, Ironwood; 1-2 p.m., Pioneer Park Apartments, Ironwood; 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., GOCAA, 100 S. Mill St., Bessemer. 906-667-0283. 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... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY - A trio of Hurley high school students recently traveled to Madison to take part in the annual Superior Days visit by representatives from the state's northern counties. Hurley junior Melissa Simonar, freshman Dayne Stuhr and sophomore Cassandra Sobrack took part in the annual event that provides Northwoods residents the opportunity to lobby state legislators on a number of priorities deemed important to the northern part of the state....
Wednesday, March 2 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. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency quarterly food commodity distribution for registered families, noon-2:30 p.m. EST, fire hall, Bruce Crossing; 2-4:30 p.m. EST, 429 River St., Ontonagon. 906-667-0283. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Iron County Veterans Ser... Full story
Tuesday, March 1 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. New members welcome. Cribbage, 1 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Public Library. 715-476-2366. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Ironwood. area74.org. Government Wakefield Township Board, 5:30 p.m., township hall. Wednesday, March 2 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe,... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Joan Webb, who always told her kids she was Wonder Woman in disguise, loved wearing high heels in her youth, was a drum majorette in high school and could throw a baton high in the air and catch it as it came down, thus attracting the man who became her husband as he took photos of a parade she was marching in 65 years ago, lost her three-year battle with colon cancer on Feb. 21, 2016. She passed peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family after making them laugh in the days jus... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — The search for a manager of the newly merged Iron County Aging and Disability Resource Center and Aging Unit will continue after the desired candidate declined the position Wednesday. The Iron County Department of Human Services will re-advertise the position, according to director Cally Kilger, who notified the Daily Globe of the candidate’s decision Thursday. Members of the county’s human services board subcommittee responsible for interviewing applicants talked to a number of candidates...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Ronald E. "Ron" Erickson, 75, of Ironwood Township, Mich., died Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 23, 2016, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, with his family by his side. He was born June 17, 1940, in Ironwood Township, son of the late Herbert and Marie (Vronch) Erickson, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1958. He was employed as a carpet installer at the McKevitt-Kershner-Patrick Co. in downtown Ironwood for 20 years, and also at Bentley Furniture, Northern Carpet and... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY - The Iron County Memorial Building Renovation Committee is continuing the process of renovating and improving the Memorial Building, ordering new bowling pins for the building's lanes and selling the old pins to the public. There were approximately 100 pins for sale, with about half already sold, according to Jeff and Karen Tenlen, who operate the alley. The Tenlens are looking to limit the number of pins each individual is able to purchase...
Thursday, Feb. 25 Baby and Me Story Time, 9:30-10 a.m., Ironwood Carnegie Library. Infants through tolders and their parents or guardians are welcome. 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. Bessemer and Ironwood Chamber Business Box Lunch, noon, Bessemer City Hall. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., all welcome, The Inn Bed and Breakfast, Montreal, Wis.... Full story
Wednesday, Feb. 24 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Iron County Veterans Service Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Town Hall. 715-561-2190. Community Pickleball Paddlers, 3 to 6 p.m., Mercer School gym... Full story
Tuesday, Feb. 23 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. area74.org. Government Gogebic Community College Board... Full story
FLORENCE, Wis. - Patricia Sue Caramella, 81, of White Pine, Mich., passed away Tuesday evening, Feb. 16, 2016, at Golden Living Nursing Home in Florence with family by her side. Pat was born Aug. 31, 1934, in Ontonagon, Mich., the daughter of the late Chauncey and Madeline (Leonard) Marley. Pat graduated from Ontonagon High School and Northern Michigan University with a bachelor of arts degree in education. Pat married Mario Caramella and together they had four lovely children. In a lifetime... Full story
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] HURLEY - Wisconsin Sate Representative Beth Meyers came to Hurley to talk to the Iron County Democratic Party members Saturday morning. Speaking in front of eager listeners, Meyers said she was selected to be a ranking member for the Aging Committee for a caucus. "Luckily" for her, Meyers said she didn't have any "aging" bills to report, in addition to the other 200 bills before her. "A lot of things" have occurred recently, Meyers said. To inform...
Monday, Feb. 22 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. 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, Ironwood. 906-285-2813 or methetc.web.com. Government Gogebic... Full story
