Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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Wednesday, Nov. 25 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. Weight... Full story
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] MERCER, Wis. — Officials with MECCA Trails have announced they will host their first Winterfest fundraising event in collaboration with the Gogebic Range Health Foundation from Dec. 18 to Feb. 21, 2021. While the skiing will be real, the event will be virtual, as participants will have the better part of two months to complete races. Winterfest will include the third annual Turtle River Pursuit — made up of 11K classic and 11K freestyle races — as well as three other events on the trail system. “We a...
HURLEY, Wis. - Saverio "Sam" Vinci, 95, of Hurley, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Sam was born March 9, 1925 in Colla, Catanzaro, Italy. He was the son of Gregorio and Luigina (Bruni) Vinci. While in his 20s, Sam traveled to Brazil where he met and married the love of his life, Maria Lucia (Toquetti) Vinci. There, he and Maria had their first born and started their family. Sam was always ambitious, and opened and operated a bicycle shop which he owned with his two brothers. After spending years in... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Lily M. Youngs, 83, of Hurley passed away on Nov. 19, 2020, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Lily was born April 30, 1937, the daughter of John and Clara (Barrett) Taylor. She attended school in Hurley. She married James Youngs on March 31, 1956. Lily loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Clara Taylor; husband, James; daughter, Diane Ruda; son-in-law, Gary Ruda; brothers, John and Robert Taylor; and sisters, Bernadine Helgren and E... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Nov. 24 Community Pickleball, 9-noon, Patterson Tennis Court, weather permitting. 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Sharon Lutheran C... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. – Mary Johanna Tiradani, 98, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Mary was born on Aug. 27, 1922, in Ironwood, a daughter of Domenic and Catterina (Bortoli) Dalle Ave. They moved to Lombard, Illinois when she was a child and later to Asiago, Italy. Mary began schooling there until the age of 8. She learned to read and write in Italian and was able to be an interpreter for many people who came to her with letters from Italy. The family left Italy a... Full story
WAUSAU, Wis. - Peter Larry Lombardo, 79, passed away on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Larry's life of dedication to his faith, family, friends and work may be over here on earth, but his love and commitment will live on in those he touched. Larry was born on Sept. 24, 1941, in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late Peter and Frieda Lombardo. His stories of growing up in Hurley have been heard by many and brought him such pleasure to tell! After graduating in 1959 from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, Larry... Full story
KIMBALL, Wis. - William "Bill" Kompsie, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, from complications of diabetes. Bill was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on May 25, 1944, to Eugene W. and Edna (Lehto) Kompsie. He moved from Hurley to Kimball when he was 5 years old and lived there most of his life. Attending Hurley schools, Bill graduated from J.E. Murphy High School on May 25, 1962, his 18th birthday. He received an Associate in Arts degree from Gogebic... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Nov. 19 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland Lake Gogebic Senior Center, 9:45-10 a.m. EDT; White Pine Township Hall, 10:20-10:35 a.m. EDT; Ontonagon Holy Family Catholic Church, 11-11:30 a.m. EDT; Mass City Resource Center, 1-1:30 p.m. EDT. Community Pickleball, 9-noon, Patterson Tennis Court, weather permitting. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,... Full story
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] HURLEY — The Hurley School Board approved a recommendation to keep learning in the classroom through December at its regular meeting on Monday The 4-0 vote will keep with the school district’s Return to School document that governs in-school and virtual education during the pandemic. School Board member Kathy Saari was not present. The recommendation from school district administrator Kevin Genisot came during his semester update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the school communicates wit... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Marenisco Town Hall, 9:15-9:30 a.m; Watersmeet Food Pantry, 10-10:30 a.m.; Bruce Crossing, Stannard Township ballpark, 12:30-1 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.... Full story
HURLEY — With its shipment of flu vaccines now delivered, the Iron County Health Department announced it is planning four flu vaccine clinics this month — including a pair of events in southern Iron County today. Health department officials are encouraging people to get their flu shots as the department works to prevent a flu outbreak from complicating the effort to stop the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “We don’t want to confuse the flu season with COVID-19,” said Zona Wick, a registered nurse and retired county health officer who returned... Full story
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Union Station food pantry has teamed up with Feeding America to offer Michigan residents a drive-thru food distribution at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The distribution is expected to include meat, produce, dairy and groceries, according to organizers. “This is a different arrangement than what we had before. What we did is we partnered with Feeding America from downstate, and we offered to administer and distribute food to the local people here,” said Roger Kolehmainen, a representative with...
HURLEY, Wis. - Ruth Arlove Bianchi, 93, Ironwood, died Nov. 11, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born April 29, 1927, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Stanley and Ann Dragosh. As a child, Ruth's family moved from "the city" to a farm in Erwin Township. She enjoyed farm life, especially her pets and animals that lived in the barn and the woods. Her love of animals remained with her for life, and she particularly adored her "Precious" cat. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood... Full story
PLYMOUTH, Wis. - Joseph F. Radomski, 82, formerly of Gile, passed away on Nov. 10, 2020, at Waterford West in Plymouth. Joe was under hospice care for the last two months and had a good "quality of life" as he neared the closing of his chapter on earth. Joe went to his eternal life in faith and peace. Joe was born July 28, 1938, in Ironwood, Michigan, welcomed into this world by his parents Frank and Helen (Haggerson) Radomski. Joe and his parents moved to the Northside of Milwaukee where he... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Nov. 17 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, Ironwood, parking lot, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Mill Trace Apartments, Ironwood Township, west parking lot, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Wildwood Apartments, Ironwood Township, community room, 12:30-12:45 p.m. Community Pickleball, 9-noon, Patterson Tennis... Full story
HURLEY — A pair of men are facing charges related to a number of burglaries in the region, including two in southern Iron County, the Iron County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday. Larry J. Rush, 65, of Park Falls is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft and two misdemeanor counts of criminal damage to property in connection to alleged burglaries in the Mercer and Springstead areas. Steven G. Martin, 28, of Success, Arkansas, is charged with felony counts of burglary and theft, as well as a misdemeanor count of cri...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Patricia Ann Jacisin, 68, of Wakefield, passed away on Nov. 10, 2020, in Wakefield. Patricia was born on Feb. 27, 1952, daughter of Bert and Antoinette (Dalle Nogare) Jacisin. She worked at the Highline Corporation in Hurley as an assembly worker. Patricia loved to latch hook rugs, color, and playing bingo. She brought joy to people with her big smile, laughter and demeanor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Antoinette Jacisin. Patricia is survived by her brother, James (Susan) Jacisin; and nephews, Bo and A... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, Nov. 14 Weight Watcher’s meeting, 7 a.m., Westly United Methodist Church, Ironwood Community Pickleball, 9-noon, Patterson Tennis Court, weather permitting. 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 Anonymo... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — The Iron County Board of Supervisors passed the county’s 2021 budget in a special meeting at the Iron County Memorial Building Tuesday, including a 50-cent-per-hour raise for county employees. The budget had originally included a 25-cent raise, however, the board voted 10-2 to raise that amount to 50 cents. Board members Opal Roberts and Ken Saari voted against the measure. Supervisors Karl Krall, Scott Erickson and Bill Thomas weren’t at the meeting. The decision to increase the raise... Full story
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] HURLEY — The Hurley K-12 School created a virtual commemoration for Veterans Day on Wednesday with an online video of music, speeches and art that was focused on honoring the men and women who have served in the armed forces. The annual Veterans Day programs at area high schools are big events with color guards, speeches, music and fanfare before an assembly of the entire school and area veterans organizations. An assembly was not possible with the pandemic and so staff and students contributed s...
KNOXVILLE, Iowa - Douglas John Hermle died Nov. 9, 2020. He was born Jan. 4, 1950, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to John and Patricia Hermle. In 1968, he graduated from Ottumwa High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. In total he served 25 years in the military in occupations ranging from K-9 sentry dog handler to machinist and ultimately as a medic. In March 1989, he married Beverly Schneider (Doepke) in the chapel of the Omaha VA Medical Center, where they both worked as RNs. In their 28 years of... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Nov. 12 Community Pickleball, 9-noon, Patterson Tennis Court, weather permitting. 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, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Dr. Kate Hospice office, 1571 Highway 51 North in Arbor Vitae. SMART... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Matt L. Novacich, 94, of Ironwood, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Hurley. He was born Dec. 13, 1925, in Ironwood, son of Peter and Theresa (Vlasich) Novacich. He attended Newport School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1944. He then entered the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country in Europe during World War II. Upon his discharge, Matt worked for Chrysler Corp. in Detroit for a short time before returning to Ironwood where he was employed in the Geneva... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - John E. Carlson, 99, of Hurley, formerly a lifelong resident of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. John was born on Aug. 31, 1921, in Ashland, a son of Charles and Dora (Forst) Carlson. The family moved to Ironwood. John attended Norrie Grade School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. He served in the CCC at Camp Norrie. He worked at the A & P Store, Roddis Sawmill and as a custodian for the Ironwood Area Schools. He retired in 1986 as the head... Full story
