Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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...
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...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Nov. 11 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. Red Hat Society, 11:30 a.m., luncheon at Sharon’s Coffee Company, Hurley, RSVP to Carol at 906-932-4953. 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, 1...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Wednesday, a group of 20 veterans will tandem skydive onto the front lawn of the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, as part of the museum’s commemoration of Veterans Day. One of the jumpers is expected to be local veteran, Tom DeCarlo. The “legacy jump” will kick of the museum’s Veterans Day activities and will feature veterans from the ages of 28 to 92, representing World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf, the wars in Afghanist...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Nov. 10 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. Friends of the Mercer Public Library, 10 a.m., library, Mercer, Wis. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, Golden Dragon. Bessemer American Legion Post 27, 5 p.m., American Legion,...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY - The Iron County Board of Canvass performed the canvass of the county's results in Tuesday's general election Friday morning, formalizing the unofficial numbers reported on election night. Although the canvass resulted in some changed vote totals, the outcomes of all the races remained the same. One of the biggest changes to the results reported on election night was that the Libertarian presidential ticket of Jo Jorgensen and Jeremy Spike...
HURLEY, Wis. — Thomas Lundgren, a native of Hurley, passed away recently. He was born to Henry and Margaret Lundgren on Oct. 3, 1946. After graduating from Hurley High School, Thomas served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Air Force. During this period, Thomas met and married the one love of his life, Judith Sargent. Together they raised three children, Chad, Ryan and Eric. Thomas enjoyed cheering on the Green Bay Packers, watching movies, and spending time with his many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. In his later years, Thomas r...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — The incumbents won out in Iron County Tuesday night as the current office holders in both of the county’s contested races fended off challengers in Tuesday’s general election. Iron County Clerk Michael Saari received 2,223 votes across the county to defeat Christan Brandt’s 1,712 votes, while District Attorney Matthew Tingstad received 2,398 votes to overcome Douglas Muskett’s 1,506 votes. “I’m excited about the win and I’m ready to focus 100% back on my daily duties representing th...
HURLEY, Wis. - Robert J. Toth, 72, of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on Nov. 1, 2020, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley. He was born on May 4, 1948, in Ironwood, son of George and Anna Mae (Kurta) Toth. He attended local schools, graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1966, and also attended college for one year. He joined the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam Era. Robert was married to Debbie Herlevi on Dec. 6, 1972, and she preceded him in death. On Sept. 12,...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Nov. 5 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. SMART Recovery, 4:30 p.m., 101 E. Mary St., Bessemer. Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Pere Menard Assembly 471, 6...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — Product delays and COVID-19 cases have slowed the work schedule at the Pat O’Donnell Civic Center, according to Jim Collins, chair of the civic center board at its meeting Monday. “It’s slow, and there is a ton of work to do,” Collins said. Now that construction is focused inside of the civic center with most exterior shell work completed, there are components that need to be completed before other things begin, he said. Some of the work done so far includes the storage room, the coach...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - John Edwin Smith, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2020. He is survived by his two daughters, Jayme and Joy Smith; one brother, Robert (Susan) Smith of Corpus Christ, Texas; and one sister Carol (Dan) Niemi of Ironwood; one brother-in-law, Richard "Dutchie" (Jean) Valesano; and one sister-in-law, Anita (Valesano) and Douglas Zychowski; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; Ed and Mildred Smith; two sisters, Marlene...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Nov. 4 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. Mercer Health and Wellness Pickleball, 3-6 p.m., Mercer...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ellen Mildred Santini, 100, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at Westgate Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Facility in Ironwood. Ellen was born Aug. 16, 1920, in Ironwood, daughter of John and Ida (Wepsalainen) Lein, and grew up in Reno Location. She was 5 feet tall and marched through life. She attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1938, from Gogebic Community College a year later, and immediately went to work. Her first job was...
Hurley, Wis. - Our beloved brother, Andrew Abraham, passed away on Oct. 23, 2020. Andrew was a pleasant soul, born on Jan. 9, 1942 in Hurley. He inherited and learned much of his demeanor from his mother, Nora, a very kind and gentle woman. He graduated from Hurley High School in 1960, and had brief stints at Gogebic Community College and Whitewater State. He had a love of music from his childhood and had no small talent. He spent his "10,000 hours" alone in his room with his musical...
MONTREAL, Wis. - Evelyn Joyce Mezzano, 91, a lifelong resident of Montreal, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Evelyn was born on April 16, 1929, in Montreal, a daughter of John C. and Impi (Eilo) Johnson. She attended J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley and graduated in 1947 as covaledictorian. After high school, she worked at Hansen Glove Factory in Ironwood, Michigan. On Oct. 23, 1948, Evelyn was united in marriage to Raymond H. Mezzano at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montreal. They celebr...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Nov. 3 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, Golden Dragon. Wakefield Seniors, noon, Wakefield Senior Center. Cribbage, 1 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Public Library. 715-476-2366. Alcoholics Anonymous,...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRON COUNTY — Thursday was the last day for Wisconsin residents to request an absentee ballot, and Friday was the last day to register to vote or to vote early in-person, according to city clerks for Hurley, Montreal and Mercer. Collectively the three cities have sent out 1,329 absentee voting ballot requests for the Nov. 3 election and so far 1,128 of them have been returned. The numbers are more than three times the absentee ballot requests for the 2016 general election. “Absentee ballots nee...
HURLEY, Wis. - James J. Rady, of Hurley, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at the age of 88. Jim was born on Aug. 6, 1932, in Two Rivers. On Sept. 26, 1953, he married Barbara Beverly Bishop. Together they raised four sons and one daughter. Jim loved fishing and hunting with his sons and grandchildren. He was involved in many aspects of ministry and served on many community boards throughout his life. His joy came from the Lord, his love for his children, grandchildren and great...
By CHARITY SMITH csmith@yourdaily IRONWOOD – The Ironwood Carnegie Library reverted back to curbside only services this week as a result of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Gogebic County. Library officials hope to resume in-person services again on Nov. 9. "Following the decision when the (local schools) and the college decided to close, we decided that we would also close down for two weeks," said Lynne Wiercinski, director of the Ironwood Library. She said she consults with the health d...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — The Iron County Board of Supervisors approved the 2021 work plan for the county forestry department, as well as a resolution allowing the county to seek grants to administer the county forest, at the board’s monthly meeting Tuesday. The work plan covers everything from upgrades to the various county parks and trail systems to timber sales and wildlife habitat management. Forest administrator Eric Peterson told the forestry committee earlier this month he wasn’t planning to start many...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - With a little pandemic imagination the partnership that brings international performers to Ironwood will continue to educate in the schools and entertain the community. The Historic Ironwood Theatre (HIT) contracted with Arts Midwest World Fest program that is designed for international musicians to perform in small and mid-sized communities of the Midwest as a cultural exchange. The two-year Ironwood agreement with HIT has support from...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Oct. 29 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. SMART Recovery, 4:30 p.m., 101 E. Mary St., Bessemer. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church,...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Jack Frost Parade has been canceled due the increase in COVID-19 cases in the area leading to local spread of the virus, but the Ironwood Area Chamber of Commerce has several ideas to lift the holiday spirit with safer events. The fate of the parade that was scheduled for Dec. 5, was going to be based on the number of registered parade participants by Nov. 9, according to Michael Meyer, director of the Ironwood Chamber of Commerce. The Jack Frost Festival Board decided on Monday t...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Oct. 28 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,...
