Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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Saturday, Feb. 4 Community Pickleball Paddlers, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer School gymnasium. 715-776-4588. Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts Snowshoeing, 1-3 p.m., Schomberg Park, Oma, U.S. 51. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Sunday, Feb. 5 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Gogebic Range Trail Authority, 6 p.m., Pit Stop, Bessemer. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Lutheran C...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] HURLEY - The Hurley Fireworks Committee has two events planned to generate funds to pay for the summer fireworks display. On Saturday, the Mid-Winter Snow Ball at the Iron County Memorial Building is being held and on Feb. 11 the Gile Snowshoe, bonfire and music festivus closes the fundraiser. Snow Ball live entertainment kicks off at 4 p.m., featuring Brad Emmanuel. At 8 p.m., The White House Players perform and are scheduled to play through...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Nancy L. Ruby, 76, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after complications from a stroke. She was born Aug. 8, 1940, in Hurley to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Bott) Bourdages. She lived in Saxon until moving to Hurley in 1956. She graduated from Hurley High School in 1958. Nancy married William F. Ruby on May 6, 1961, at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley, and together they raised three daughters at their home in...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Barbara J. Valle, 84, of Ironwood, former longtime Hurley, Wis., resident, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Ironwood. She was born Jan. 13, 1933, in Ironwood, the daughter of the late Carl and Jennie (Davis) Kaartunen. She attended Ironwood schools, graduating from the Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1951. Barb had been employed at Sher’s Grocery Store and did waitressing at the Sports Bowl and the Deer Trail Lodge. On Oct. 31, 1951, she joined the Women’s Army Corps and was honorably discharged on Oct. 31, 1...
Thursday, Feb. 2 Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, 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. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., The Inn Bed and Breakfast, Montreal, Wis. 906-663-0308. Free community dinner, 5-6 p.m., Wakefield United Methodist Church, Wakefield. ReGeneration Youth, 5:30-6:45 p.m., ages 10-11; Relentless Youth, 7-9 p.m.,...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY - While the plan to rebuild Saxon Harbor following its destruction in the rain and flooding during the July 11 storm continues to take shape - with the Iron County Board of Supervisors voting to reroute County A through the old campground Tuesday - several items remain on hold while the county awaits decisions from various parts of the federal government. The county board voted in December to rebuild Saxon Harbor's marina and campground to...
Wednesday, Feb. 1 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. Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers Support Group, 6-7 p.m., Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mercer, Wis. Bessemer Booster Club, 6:30 p.m., A.D. Johnston High School. G...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Jacqueline V. "Jackie" Longhini, 73, of Ironwood, Mich., died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 29, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hopsital in Wausau. The former Jacqueline Zegoski was born July 17, 1943, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Jack and Eleanor (Chinn) Zegoski, attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1961. She then was employed at the A&P Store in downtown Ironwood for several years. She was married to William H."Bill" Longhini on May 27, 1967, at...
HURLEY, Wis. — Helen M. Weaver, 93, of Kimball, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. The former Helen Slaski was born Feb. 3, 1923, in Hurley, daughter of the late Frank and Veronica (Prawdzik) Slaski. She attended Hurley schools and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1942. She then left for Chicago after graduation and worked as a cook in numerous Chicago restaurants and at Belmont Hospital. Helen met Lyman Weaver in Chicago and they were married there on Dec. 2, 1946. They resided in Chic...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — As the yearly flu bug travels around the area, Iron County Health Department officials are advising residents on the different types of flu, specifically the difference between influenza and norovirus. While both are often referred to as the flu, Iron County Health Officer Katie Hampston, said only influenza is technically the flu. “A lot of people will say, ‘I have the flu.’ But you have to clarify the real flu — influenza — is respiratory and the stomach flu is norovirus … and is the vo...
Tuesday, Jan. 31 Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, Golden Dragon. New members welcome. Life Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Woodland Church, Ironwood. Government Gogebic Community College Board, 4:30 p.m., room B-22, Jacob Solin Business...
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Kash A. St. Catherine, 52, of Oshkosh, formerly of Three Lakes and Hurley, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, at Aurora Medical Center, surrounded by his immediate family and close Oshkosh friends. Kash is survived by his parents, Louise Morgando, of Hurley, and George St. Catherine (Terri), of Sugar Camp; sister, Luanne Applekamp (David), of Bergland, Mich.; nieces, Amanda Axvig (Adam) their daughter, Molly and Angela Gilbertson (Brent) and their son, Axel; nephew, Andrew Giancola, and his daughter, Claire; along with numerous f...
Monday, Jan. 30 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. Finnish Women’s Auxiliary, 10 a.m., Little Finland, Kimball, Wis. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, Ironwood Memorial Building. Gogebic County V...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — The Iron County Sheriff’s Department warns area residents of a potentially new telephone scam being attempted, where the caller claims to be from the federal government. According to an ICSD report, an Iron Belt resident was contacted by callers claiming to be with the federal Department of Health and Human Services. The callers — who used the names James Wright and Jean Spencer — claimed the woman won a $14,500 grant from the department, according to the report, and that her informa...
By Ian Minielly [email protected] BESSEMER — On average 27 kids per year in Gogebic county need placement with a relative or foster family. There are currently six Michigan Department of Health and Human Services licensed foster parents and three private agency licensed parents currently shouldering this burden locally, which is significantly lower than the county needs. That makes eight homes in the county able to accept at least one child, if the fostering parameters match the need, leaving a significant number of this areas k...
Thursday, Jan. 26 Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, 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. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., The Inn Bed and Breakfast, Montreal, Wis. 906-663-0308. Free community dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Wakefield United Methodist Church, Wakefield. ReGeneration Youth, 5:30-6:45 p.m., ages 10-11; Relentless Youth, 7-9...
Wednesday, Jan. 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. Commander’s Winter U.P. Tour, noon, American Legion Post 144, White Pine, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 27, Bessemer. 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., Mer...
HURLEY, Wis. - Herminia "Minnie" N. Malaga, 57, of Hurley, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22, 2017, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley with her family by her side. She was born June 14, 1959, in Paulog, Ligao, Albay, Philippines and was the daughter of the late Ceferino Nueca and Monica Morauda. Minnie received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the Divine Word College of Legazpi City in the Philippines. As an accomplished artist, she loved...
Tuesday, Jan. 24 Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, 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. New members welcome. Woods and Blooms Garden Club, 6:30 p.m., Haines Civic Center, Mercer, Wis. Life Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Woodland Church, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anony...
Monday, Jan. 23 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org. Government Gogebic County Family Department of Human Services Board, 9 a.m., Gogebic County Medical Care Facility, Wakefield. Ironwood City Commission/Ironwood P...
HURLEY - Hurley scored at Washburn's pace for a half, but they couldn't maintain it for the entire game. And they couldn't stop Trevor Cook. Not that anyone else has been able to either. Cook led the Castle Guards (8-4, 7-3) with 52 points in Friday night's 77-63 Indianhead Conference victory over Hurley (4-9, 4-6). The 6-1 senior didn't get to the hoop all that often, but boy did he put on a shooting clinic, whether from 3 or mid-range, it didn't matter. "We didn't give up a ton of layups to...
Friday, Jan. 20 Gogebic Conservation District, 10 a.m., Natural Resource Center, Bessemer. 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. Alcoholics Anonymous/Al-Anon, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org....
With the seemingly never-ending Presidential election cycle in the rear-view mirror, Iron County voters will again head to the polls in February and April for a number of races. There are no local races on the Feb. 21 ballot, however three candidates are running in the state superintendent of public instruction primary. Incumbent Tony Evers, of Madison; Lowell Holtz, of Beloit, and John Humphries, of Mount Horeb, are all running, with the top two finishers advancing to the general election. The April 4 election will feature candidates running...
HURLEY, Wis. - Evelyn H. O'Berto, 80, of Iron Belt and Henderson, Nev., died peacefully Tuesday evening, Jan. 17, 2017, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, surrounded by her loving family. The former Evelyn H. Perhalla was born Feb. 6, 1936, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Zokopian) Perhalla, attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1953. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Wisconsin State U...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] BESSEMER - The Ironwood and Bessemer Chambers of Commerce came together for a united awards ceremony for local volunteers, businesses, organizations, and people that make a difference and matter at the Bessemer VFW Post 3673. Michael Meyer, Executive Director for Ironwood's chamber and Kathy Whitburn, President for Bessemer's chamber acted as hosts and presenters to the assembled crowd. Following a catered meal by the Pit Stop in Bessemer, Jerald...
