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Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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HURLEY — The Hurley City Council will consider applying for a 3 percent water rate increase when it meets Tuesday at city hall. The rate increase case would be filed with the Wisconsin Public Service Commission. In other business Tuesday, the council will consider adopting a 2016 budget and tax levy when the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Before the council’s regular monthly meeting, the board of public works will meet at 6 and will hear an update from city water department employee Gary Laguna regarding water contamination. Residents of the cit...
Monday, Nov. 16 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution, seniors, mothers, infants, and children, 9 a.m.-noon, 100 Mill St., Bessemer. 906-667-0283. Gogebic County Human Services Agency Board, 9 a.m., Gogebic County Medical Care Facility, Wakefield. 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...
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] MONTREAL, Wis. - Kolton Ouellette will never lead a normal life. The 3-year-old boy can't walk, talk, or even open his eyes fully because he was a victim of a crime 19 months ago. In October of 2013, Kolton's mother, Jennifer Shepard, left her son with her boyfriend, Brandon Brunette. Kolton, 18 months old at the time, was crying because he fell off the couch, so Brunette tried to console him, but Kolton wouldn't stop crying, causing Brunette to...
HURLEY, Wis. - Katherine A. "Katie" Miklesh, 95, of Ironwood, Mich., died peacefully Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley, surrounded by her loving family. The former Katherine Grivicich was born Feb. 17, 1920, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Marco and Matilda (Smolcich) Grivicich, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the Class of 1937. She then worked for the Works Progress Administration at the pre-school center in the Resettlement for three years. She...
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] HURLEY - For most people, writing is nothing more than a hobby. For Amy Newman, of Hurley, it's her passion. Beginning in college, Newman said she started writing, and hasn't stopped since. Over the past 13 years, the author has written 10 novels and even got one published. Newman said she likes to write about romance and write young adult and children's books. "It's been my dream to be a published author for a very long time, and that dream is what...
Thursday, Nov. 12 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. Red Hat Society Northwoods Divas, noon, Rigoni’s, Ironwood. Reservations required to 906-932-5455 or 906-663-4871. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Grief Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., all welcome, Dr. Kate Hospice office, 1571 U.S. 51 North in Arbor Vitae. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., all welcome, The Inn Bed and Breakfast, M...
Wednesday, Nov. 11 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Watersmeet Veterans Day programs, sponsored by American Legion Post 417, 9 a.m., Watersmeet School; 11 a.m. Lac Vieux Desert Casino. 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 Veteran’s Day Ceremony, 10:30 p.m., Luther L. Wright Gymnasium, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Churc...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Dolores E. "Tota" Sandene, 82 of Bessemer, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in Wakefield. She was born Oct. 19, 1933, at the Newport Heights Hospital in Ironwood, daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Marzari) Facchinello. She grew up in Palms Location in Bessemer and lived there in her later years. She graduated from the A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the class of 1951. She was proud of her Italian heritage. She met her future husband Ed Sandene in 1954, and they...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Elizabeth I. Zanutto, 88, of Laurence Street, Montreal, Wis., died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Ironwood, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 16, 1926, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Peter and Praxedis (Guzek) Bruzdzinski. Elizabeth attended Ironwood schools and graduated from the Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1944. She was married to Lawrence A. Zanutto on June 19, 1948, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Ironwood, he preceded her in death on Ma...
Tuesday, Nov. 10 Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Tiny Tot Story Hour, 10 a.m., Wakefield Public Library Friends of the Mercer Public Library, 10 a.m., library, Mercer, Wis. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Marine Corps Birthday Party, 5 p.m. social, 6 p.m. program and dinner, sponsored by Gogebic-Iron Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Elk & Hound, Ironwood. Reservations at 906-932-4024 or 906-285-0475. Bessemer American Legion Post...
HURLEY, Wis. - Stanley A. Kubacki, 87, of 303 Taconite St., Hurley, formerly a lifelong resident of Kimball, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Hurley after a brief illness. Stanley was born Nov. 17, 1927, in Ironwood, Mich., son of the late Steve and Mary (Skowronski) Kubacki. He received his high school diploma from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood after his military tour of duties. He entered the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and served during the World War II campaign and...
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Corrine Violet Bensoni, 87, of Superior, former longtime Hurley resident, died peacefully early Saturday morning, Nov. 7, 2015, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, with her loving family by her side. The former Corrine Calgaro was born Nov. 21, 1927, in Hurley, daughter of the late Sylvio and Adelaide (Del Boni) Calgaro. She attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1945. She then was employed as cashier...
Monday, Nov. 9 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. National Finnish American Festival board of directors, 10 a.m., Little Finland, Kimball, Wis. 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. Aurora Club, 6 p.m. monthly membership, Aurora Club, Ironwood. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Ontonagon Village Housing, 100 Cane...
Saturday, Nov. 7 Friends of the Ironwood Carnegie Library, 10 a.m., Ironwood Carnegie Library. Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Community Pickleball Paddlers, 2-5 p.m., Mercer School gymnasium. 715-776-4588. American Legion Post 5 Veterans Day Program, 6 p.m., American Legion, Ironwood. Sunday, Nov. 8 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Harding Club, 1 p.m., Clubhouse, Bessemer Township. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, Bessemer. a...
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Brian Dale Stein Jr., 34, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Marquette. Brian is predeceased by his loving maternal grandparents, Katherine and Roy Puisto; his maternal grandparents, Elmer and Saima Stein; his aunt, Rosella (Puisto) Bonino; his uncle, Richard Kubley; and his cousin, Geno Bonino. Brian is lovingly remembered by his father, Brian D. Stein, Copper Harbor; his mother and stepfather, Ava (Puisto) Snow and Mark Snow, Fort Wayne, Ind; his younger sister, Katie...
HURLEY — Residents of the city of Hurley recently received letters that their drinking water contains contaminants that violate state and federal regulations and may be cancer-causing if consumed over many years. The levels of Tribalomethanes and Haloacetic acids in the Hurley water system are exceeding standards, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The samples were taken on Aug. 24. The letter to city residents said they do not need to drink only bottled water, unless they have specific health concerns identified by doc...
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] IRONWOOD - To celebrate local children's artwork, the Downtown Art Place hosted an art exhibit Thursday evening. DAP Vice-President Gemma Lamb said children created all the works of art on display during art classes. In class, Lamb said children worked on acrylic pieces, drawings, water colors and more. Looking at the art work on display, Lamb said she was impressed. "It's amazing what they're able to do when they have the media and all the art tools...
Thursday, Nov. 5 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., all welcome, The Inn Bed and Breakfast, Montreal, Wis. 906-663-0308. Community Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Wakefield Methodist Church. Open to all, no charge. ReGeneration Youth, 5:30-6:45 p.m., ages 10-11; Relentless Youth, 7-9 p.m., ages 12-18; Lighthouse Faith Center,...
Wednesday, Nov. 4 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. 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. Community Pickleball Paddlers, 3 to 6 p.m., Mercer School gymnasium. Alzhe...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - Representatives from Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort were at Luther L. Wright Friday with a surprise for Ironwood's sixth graders, telling the students that they would all be able to ski for free this winter as part of the resort's decision to give away ski passes to all sixth graders at four area schools. Sixth grade students in the Hurley, Ironwood, Bessemer and Wakefield-Marenisco school districts will receive the free passes, said...
Tuesday, Nov. 3 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. Cribbage, 1 p.m., Mercer (Wis.) Public Library. 715-476-2366. Free STD Clinic, 5-7 p.m., Iron County Health Department, Hurley. 715-561-4545. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Ironwood. area74.org. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open meeting, Wesley United Methodist Church, Ironwood. Government Wakefield Township Board, 5:3...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Doris J. "Dori" Garreau, 86, of Hurley, Wis., died peacefully Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, with her family by her side, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, following a brief illness. The former Doris Augustson was born April 7, 1929, in Hurley, daughter of the late Niilo and Hilma (Ruslin) Augustson. She attended Cary and Hurley schools and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1947. She was united in marriage to Leonard C. Garreau on Aug. 28, 1948, at St. Mary's Catholic...
Monday, Nov. 2 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., Senior Center, Wakefield. Chess Club, 4 p.m., Ironwood Carnegie Library. 906-932-0203. 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. Ironwood Area Schools PTO, 6 p.m., Room 124, Ironwood. MECCA Ski Club, 6:30 p.m., MECCA cabin near...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY - The Range Community Bible Church is seeking donations of shoe boxes filled with goods as it takes part in "Operation Christmas Child." The effort, billed by Samaritan's Purse International Relief as "the world's largest Christmas outreach of its kind," involves filling shoe boxes with everything from toys to school supplies and then sending the shoe boxes to children in need around the world. "A lot of these are going to kids who are in ref...
