Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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Monday, Aug. 10 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. Little Finland, 10 a.m., National Finnish American Festival Inc. board meeting, Little Finland, Kimball. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Little Finland, 4 p.m., Finnish language class with Seija Jarvenpaa, Little Finland, Kimball. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Iron County Republican Party, 6 p.m. Oma Town Hall. Aurora Club, 6 p.m. monthly...
HURLEY, Wis. — Louise A. Bolich, 95, Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Aug. 3, 2015, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Hurley, from complications attributed to Alzheimer’s. She was born Aug. 18, 1919, to Raymond and Florence (MacDonell) Dick in the same home which she resided in the majority of her life on Junet Road in Ironwood. Louise graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1937. She attended Gogebic Junior College and Michigan State University. Louise Dick and Joseph F. Bolich were married on Jul...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Roger George Kuula, 74, passed away Aug. 4, 2015, at Westgate Nursing Home, in Ironwood, after a lengthy illness. Roger was born March 23, 1941, in Hurley, Wis., to Eino and Rauha (Salli) Kuula. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eino Kuula and Rauha Ylitalo; a sister, Patricia Pesavento; and a brother-in-law, Val Pesavento. Roger is survived by two sons, Roger Kuula Jr., of Siren, Wis., and Robert Kuula, of Ironwood; a daughter, Teresa Adkins, of Shawano, Wis,; a...
Saturday, Aug. 8 Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Annual Ewen Arts Festival, noon to 5 p.m., art exhibition by local and visiting artists, raku firing, Ewen. 36th annual Springstead Corn Roast, noon-6 p.m., Sherman Town Hall, Springstead, Wis. Sunday, Aug. 9 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Annual Ewen Arts Festival, 2 to 4 p.m., all-ages ceramic hand building workshop, Centennial Hall, Ewen. Lake Gogebic Fire Department, Annual Firemen’s Picnic, chi...
HURLEY - The weekend of events surrounding the 47th annual Paavo Nurmi Marathon began Friday as registration for the marathon - today from Upson to Hurley - was held at the Hurley K-12 school. Along with registration, Friday also featured the first two races of the weekend, a one-lap race around the track for kids, followed by a mile-long run. According to race organizers, Isabel Carlson took first in the one-lap event, followed by Lauren Kiecker and Devon Mead. Aksel Cichocki, Anton Klein and...
HURLEY - The Iron County Development Zone Council invited local businesses and organizations to Sharon's Coffee Company on Thursday evening to go over an annual report. Started in 1989, coordinator Kelly Klein said the development zone has served to help the county create jobs and get more investments. It works with businesses to help them expand through loan programs or get into the industrial park. Klein said the park generates business for the economy and has space available. "Opened in...
HURLEY, Wis. - Verne M. Niemi, 91, of Kimball, died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, with his loving family by his side. He was born March 22, 1924, in Calumet, Mich., son of the late Matt and Lydia (Pyala) Niemi, and attended school there. He worked in Calumet mines prior to entering the U.S. Army and serving in the European Theater of Operations in Belgium during World War II. Following his honorable discharge, he worked in quality...
DULUTH, Minn. - Joseph J. Cattelino, 86, of Saxon, Wis., died peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, with his loving family by his side. He was born Aug. 1, 1929, in Gile, Wis., son of the late Joseph and Mary (Gallo) Cattelino, and graduated from J. E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1948. He then was a self-employed trucker prior to moving to Saxon in 1956. He was married to the former Patricia A. Allen on May 29, 1956, in Madison, Wis....
HURLEY — Kids learned about animals at the Hurley Public Library Wednesday. As part of its Nature’s Superheroes series, traveling naturalist Licia Johnson from the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters, brought with her many critters. Before she showed the audience her friends, Johnson asked the children what their favorite superheroes were. Batman, Wolverine and Spiderman, were among the responses. Johnson pointed out each of the superheroes’ names came from nature. Children drew cards that displayed animals. As each was chosen,...
Thursday, Aug. 6 All Saints Lutheran Church, 9 a.m. to noon, Vacation Bible School, All Saints Lutheran Church, 1202 Putnam St., Wakefield. 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. ReGeneration Youth, 5:30-6:45 p.m., ages 10-11; Relentless Youth, 7-9 p.m., ag...
HURLEY - It felt like fall Tuesday morning. The air was cooler. And there was football. Thirty-eight Hurley Midgets took part in the first day of practice at the Hurley K-12 School. A couple of players weren't there Tuesday and the number of players is expected to hit approximately 40. "We wish we had a couple more freshmen and sophomores, but we have plenty of upperclassmen (about 26)," Hurley coach Scott Erickson said. It was a typical first day, he said. Some players were rusty. Coaches...
HURLEY — A group of local leaders met with representatives from La Pointe Iron Co., last week in Hurley to discuss the possible reception a renewed development of the mine site near Upson Wis., — by a company other than Gogebic Taconite — would receive in Iron County. According to Victor Ouimette, a member of the Iron County Board of Supervisors, the meeting was initiated by the company to feel out the local temperament regarding the possibility of a different company developing a mine. Among those at the meeting, according to Ouimette, were...
Wednesday, Aug. 5 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. All Saints Lutheran Church, 9 a.m. to noon, Vacation Bible School, All Saints Lutheran Church, 1202 Putnam St., Wakefield. 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 Pad...
Tuesday, August 4 All Saints Lutheran Church, 9 a.m. to noon, Vacation Bible School, All Saints Lutheran Church, 1202 Putnam Street, Wakefield. 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. Disabled American Veterans, 6 p.m., regular meeting, American Legion Clubroom, Ironwood. Mercer Chamber of Commerce, 6 to 8 p.m., Common Loon: Health and their Toxicology...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Donna L. Orr, 64, of Ironwood, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2015, in Ironwood. She was born March 12, 1951, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Robert and Julia (Shoquist) Edyvean Jr. Donna attended Ironwood schools and graduated from the Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1969. She also attended Gogebic Community College where she received her LPN. She was employed at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, Nustar Home Health, and the Apothecary in...
Monday, Aug. 3 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. Pat O’Donnell Civic Center, 5 p.m., board of directors, center, Ironwood. Daughters of Isabella, 5 p.m., annual picnic for members, guests and prospective members, Bluff Valley Park, Bessemer. Gogebic County Fair Board, 5:30 p.m., meeting, fairgrounds multi-purpose building, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. I...
IRONWOOD, Mich.- Melba V. VanLokeren, 89, of Ironwood, died Friday, July 31, 2015, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. The former Melba Koski was born Dec. 4, 1925, in Bessemer Township, daughter of the late Hjalmer and Lydia (Luoma) Koski, attended Erwin Central School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School as salutatorian of the Class of 1943. She was married to Charles J. "Charlie" VanLokeren on July 16, 1949, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood by the late Rev. Jacob Hirvi....
IRON RIVER, Wis. — A logging truck driven by a Hurley man was involved in a 1:36 p.m. Thursday accident that is under investigation by the Iron River Police Department. Police said a 2003 Toyota Tundra was westbound on U.S. 2, near Iron River, driven by Sue Beard, of Wyoming, Ohio. Beard’s vehicle crossed the center line and struck the rear driver’s side wheels of a loaded pulp truck that was eastbound on the highway, operated by David R. Bouillion, of Hurley. Beard’s vehicle went under the rear tires of the pulp truck, spun around and ended u...
WOODRUFF, Wis. - Mary Jane Zaleski, 87, of Hurley, died Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Seasons of Life in Woodruff. She was born Jan. 9, 1928, in Hurley. Mary Jane attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from the J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. She was employed at Ben Franklin in Hurley, and was also employed at the Holiday Inn and Villa Maria as a housekeeper. Mary Jane was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and enjoyed attending services. She loved to drop everything and "get up and...
Friday, July 31 Presque Isle Lion and Lioness Annual Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Presque Isle, Wis., Community Center and Pavilion, School Loop Road off County B, Presque Isle. 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. Presque Isle Community Library, 2 p.m., art of photography and nature writing with Jeff Rennicke, Presque Isle, Wis., Community...
HURLEY - Children and bird lovers migrated to Hurley Public Library for Birds of Prey on Wednesday. Birds of Prey is part of Hurley Public Library's summer reading program for kids. The goal of the program is to introduce children to the library, to get them to read and build their imagination. For Birds of Prey, Courtney Wright of Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua, Wis., brought with her two owls and a hawk. Before she showed the large audience her animals, Wright talked about the...
Thursday, July 30 Awkward Stage Summer Drama Camp, 10 a.m. to noon, auditions for a summer production, 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., all welcome, The Inn Bed and Breakfast, Montreal, Wis. 906-663-0308. ReGeneration Youth, 5:30-6:45 p.m., ages 10-11; Relentless Youth, 7-9 p.m., ages...
SAXON, Wis. - Saxon farmer Kenny Clement said Iron County Fair-goers will be treated to some new tractor-related events during this weekend's three-day celebration. Clement said an early 1900s vintage hay baler that is horse-drawn was found at the old DeRosso farm near the former Cary Mine in Hurley. He said Kayla Saubert and her horse will operate the old baler, which is also called a hay presser. "We've tried it out and actually baled a couple of bales with it," he said. He said Saubert has...
