Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
HURLEY - Ashland's 3-17 record doesn't do that team any justice. Friday night's final score didn't showcase Hurley's strong effort either. The Oredockers defeated the Midgets 68-57 Friday night in front of a tournament-like crowd to watch the two rivals on Parents Night and homecoming. Hurley came back from a 34-23 halftime deficit, coming as close as one point in the second half. But Ashland leading scorer Brendan Carter, 26 points, struck for three and-1 plays down the stretch when the...
LONDONDERRY, N.H. - Henry "Hank" A. Peterson, of Londonderry, passed away on Dec. 23, 2015. He was born on June 15, 1932, in Hurley, Wis., son of John "JB" Peterson and Gertrud (Matila) Peterson. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Hurley. Hank was a member of the Wisconsin National Guard for 14 years, in the 725th Engineer Battalion. He worked on the Ski Patrol at Sugar Bowl Ski Area in California, and for the Forest Service in the summers, fighting wildland fires. Hank also...
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] HURLEY - Area professionals took time out of their day on Thursday to speak with Hurley students for Career Day. In the afternoon, Dr. Maleah Cummings spoke about being a psychologist to curious students inside the auditorium. Cummings said she wanted to be a medical doctor, but found out it wasn't the right career for her. Then she fell "in love" with psychology, and eventually became a licensed psychologist in 2008. In school, she said she learned...
Thursday, Feb. 18 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution, seniors, mothers, infants, children, 9:45-10 a.m. EST, Lake Gogebic Senior Center, Bergland; 10:20-10:35 a.m. EST, Porcupine Mountain Senior Center, White Pine; 11-11:45 a.m. EST, Holy Family Catholic Church parking lot, Ontonagon; 1:15-1:45 p.m. EST, Resource Center, Mass City; 2:15-2:45 p.m. EST, Stannard Township Ballpark, Bruce Crossing; 2:30-2:45 p.m., Watersmeet Town Hall parking lot, Watersmeet. 906-884-2106. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer,...
MERCER, Wis. - MaryAnn Klopatek, 77, of North Popko Circle, Mercer, was born into eternal life on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at her home. She was born April 20, 1938, in Wauwatosa, daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary (Fedor) Swenson. MaryAnn was raised in Caledonia and attended Caledonia and Racine schools. On May 28, 1955, she was married to John "Jack" H. Klopatek in Caledonia at the St. Louis Catholic Church. For many years, John and MaryAnn would travel to the Mercer area, until moving...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY - The Iron County Comprehensive Planning/Land and Zoning Committee decided to look to Iron County's corporation counsel on how to handle outdoor events in Iron County following Tuesday's public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance on the issue. Both supporters and detractors of proposed ordinance addressed the committee, despite indications early in the hearing that the committee realized the ordinance wasn't the best way to address the...
Wednesday, Feb. 17 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution, 9-10 a.m., Pioneer Park Apartments, Ironwood. 906-932-4200. 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. Hurley Education Foundation, noon, Hurley K-12 School conference room. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Kimball Homemakers, 1 p.m., Kim...
ASHLAND, Wis. - Ronald E. Siirila, 72, of Ashland and a longtime resident of Pioneer Park Apartments in Ironwood, Mich., passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Ashland. He was born Jan. 20, 1944, in Ironwood, son of the late Emil and Bertha (Kivi) Siirila. Ronald attended Ironwood schools and graduated from the Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1962. He also attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Mich. He was locally employed by Ahonen Lumber Company, Carlson's Bakery,...
