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Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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HURLEY — The Hurley girls basketball team came back from Christmas break in a big way, defeating Bessemer 53-24 on Tuesday night in Hurley. The Midgettes started off with strong defense, outscoring Bessemer 13-0 in the first quarter and allowed only eight points at halftime. “Our defensive intensity was solid tonight,” coach Steve Eder said. “We only committed nine fouls, which was big.” Despite the early lead, Eder said his team played “sluggish and hesitant” throughout the game, something he was nervous about coming back from break. “We pl...
HURLEY, Wis. - Ernest N. "Ernie" Kent, 91, of Lake Avenue, Ironwood, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Hurley. He was born Aug. 29, 1923, in Ironwood, son of the late Ernest H. and Sarah E. Kent. He was raised in the Puritan Location, attended local schools and graduated from the A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer with the class of 1941. From Jan. 18, 1943, until Jan. 13, 1946, he served in the U.S. Army in communications as a radio operator in Japan during WWII. Ernie was involved in the New G...
HURLEY, Wis. — Marvin D. Babic, 79, of Mercer, passed away on Dec. 31, 2014, at the Skyview Nursing Home in Hurley. He was born in Mercer on April 11, 1935, to Mike and Narrie Babic. He is survived by his two sisters, Marie (Donald) Kessler and Thelma Pemble, both of Mercer; two brothers, Norman and Mitchell Babic, both of Mercer; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Marvin was preceded in death by four brothers, George, Vanard, Jack and Gilbert; and four sisters, Clara Allen, Alice Watts, Eva Fosdick and baby Mamie Babic. H...
IRONWOOD - The Deep Freeze of last winter will continue to affect Gogebic Range communities for years to come. The coldest winter on record in Ironwood drove the frost deep and ruptured pipes and watermains, creating an estimated $3 million damage in Gogebic County. Ironwood pegged damages from the coldest winter in the past 110 years at $1.7 million. Infrastructure repairs will continue throughout 2015. It was so cold during the winter that although there was ample snow, windchill readings as...
With frigid temperatures, people are encouraged to make winter emergency preparedness a priority, whether it be at home or while traveling. According to the Marquette County Emergency Management office, winterizing can be simple. Preparing homes Freezing pipes, potential propane shortages and power outages can be some of things to worry about. To make sure homes are warm and safe: -Weatherproof a home by weather-stripping, caulking and insulating walls, doors and windows. -Insulate any water...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Erin Nicole Baker, 35, of Scottsdale, passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 24, 1979, the daughter of David Baker and Jane (Kapitan) Baker. Erin was a graduate of Champlin Park High School, Champlin, Minn. She attended Arizona State University and then graduated from the Art Institute of Phoenix. She was employed at Marazzi Tile & Stone in Phoenix as territory manager. She is survived...
IRONWOOD — The team working on the “The Way We Worked” display have been busy lining up events for the displays arrival in April. The exhibit, through the Smithsonian Institution and National Archives, will be on display for eight weeks at the Downtown Art Place in Ironwood, from April 4 to May 31. It was created by the Smithsonian as part of the Museum on Main Street traveling exhibit funded by the United States Congress. TWWW, adapted from an original exhibition development by the National Archives, explores how work became a central eleme...
Snowmobiles sit along a trail in downtown Hurley just prior to the Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions football Sunday afternoon....
BOYS [email protected] IRONWOOD - Momentum swung four times in the boys championship game of the Ironwood JV Holiday Tournament on Saturday, but the final swing proved to be decisive as it lifted Wakefield-Marenisco to a 37-30 victory over Ironwood. The Cardinals started like gangbusters when Jacob Suzik made a 3 the hard way with a put-back and a free throw and Eric Hakamaki sank a 3-footer off the glass. W-M rolled to a 12-5 lead with 5:01 left in the first quarter. But Ironwood...
HURLEY, Wis. - Cleone Joyce Trevarthen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend and neighbor, 86, of Ironwood, Mich., died peacefully Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley. The former Cleone Anderson was born Oct. 20, 1928, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Rudolph and Lily (Erickson) Anderson, attended G.N. Sleight School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1946. She was united in marriage to Robert J. Trevarthen on April 16, 1948,...
HURLEY, Wis. — Anne M. Stanke, 96, of Mercer, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. She was born July 25, 1918, in Rothschild, Wis., daughter of the late Leo and Marie (Bogno) Dorshak. On Oct. 3, 1948, she married Alex Stanke at St. James Catholic Church in Wausau. They then made their home in Mercer. Anne was a member of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Mercer. Surviving are a son, Timothy Stanke, of Hurley; two daughters, Marie Stanke, Appleton, and Susan Stanke, Park Falls; a...
EWEN - The undefeated Bessemer Speedboys didn't ask for a 78-65 thumping from Ewen-Trout Creek for Christmas, but they got one anyway in Porcupine Mountain Conference action on Friday. E-TC coach Brad Besonen said it was "a fun game" to be a part of since the Speedboys and Panthers often present mirror images of each other. 'We like to play fast and Bessemer goes fast and gives all-out effort for 32 minutes," Besonen said. "Both of us play aggressive and we both play pressure defense and our gam...
ASHLAND, Wis. - Hurley has been good at overcoming slow starts. After losing their first two games, the Midgettes have won four straight. The fourth in that run came Thursday night when they overcame Ashland's early 14-5 lead and went home with a 58-50 non-conference victory. The Midgettes outrebounded Ashland 49-27 and shot 13 of 15 from the free throw line, including 7 of 8 in the final three minutes. Hurley didn't let Ashland's early jump get out of hand. After the Oredockers took that...
HURLEY - Both teams desperately needed a win and Ewen-Trout Creek came up with a 54-35 non-conference victory over Hurley Tuesday night. Neither team came into the game with a victory. The Panthers lost by a combined six points in their first two games, while Hurley has now lost all of five of its games, none of which they have played at full strength. "We needed a win in the worst way," E-TC coach Brad Besonen said. "The lingering effects from the end of last season, I think, were carrying...
HURLEY - Hurley picked up an important win for postseason seeding, 57-40 over Chequamegon, Monday night. It was only the fifth game for the Midgettes, but head-to-head matchups are key when coaches vote on regional seeds in February. Chequamegon is the only team from the five-team regional that Hurley faces in the regular season. "It's early yet, obviously; it's still important, but all games are important," Hurley coach Steve Eder said. "I know it sounds cliche to say that. It doesn't matter...
HURLEY, Wis. - Lenore Irene (LaChapelle) Corullo, 89, passed into Eternal Life on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, in Hurley. Lenore was born on July 2, 1925, to John and Emma (Elsner) LaChapelle and lived in Bessemer her whole life. She attended Bessemer schools and graduated from A.D. Johnston High School with the class of 1943. Lenore married Joseph Corullo on Nov. 16, 1946. He preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 2007, after 61 years together. Lenore worked various jobs including for the rations board...
IRONWOOD - Ironwood's 18-4 first-quarter lead quickly extinguished any upset hopes Hurley came into the rivalry game with as the Red Devils went on to win 48-21 Thursday night. The Red Devils scored the Indianhead Conference game's first 13 points in front of a large crowd at John Krznarich Gym. "It was very important; I thought we came out of the gates firing on all cylinders," Ironwood coach Pete Lewinski said. "That really helped us, gave us confidence. Hurley's a hungry team because they're...
HURLEY - The Iron County Finance Committee Thursday approved moving forward with aerial imaging of the county in 2015. Zoning administrator Tom Bergman discussed imaging, saying it is part of a consortium effort in northern Wisconsin. The plan is a for a plane to fly over using orthophotography, which uses lasers to measure the exact contours of the surface below. A similar program was used a few years ago, with pictometry software. According to Bergman, the software is "great technology," and...
HURLEY - Hundreds of toys were dropped off at the Iron County Human Services Department on Tuesday afternoon, as part of the annual Christmas for Kids toy drive in Iron County. The drive is hosted by the Iron County Fire Association, and allows people to bring donations to their local fire halls. People can still donate items at the Mercer and Hurley sites of the Iron County Community Credit Union until Dec. 12. "We want to thank everyone who donated," association member Stacy Ofstad said. "A...
IRONWOOD - Hurley found its shooting touch and picked up its first win of the season, 61-41 over Ironwood in Indianhead Conference action Friday night. The win was "tremendously" needed for the Midgettes, Hurley coach Steve Eder said. The Midgettes lost their first two games of the year, at Lakeland and at Wakefield-Marenisco. "I think it was important for our basketball family, for the girls and what we're trying to accomplish," he said. "I think it's something we can build on, playing this...
HURLEY, Wis. - Sigrid E. Hantula, age 96, of Erwin Township, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, in Hurley. She was born July 12, 1918, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Thomas and Selma (Nelson) Jackson. She attended the K.P. Silberg School in Erwin Township and then on to L.L. Wright High School. Due to hard times during those years, she had to quit prior to completing her junior year. For years she said that she would return to school for a high school diploma. Finally, in the 1990s, she wen...
HURLEY - The Hurley PTO lit the first School Spirit Tree on Thursday night at the Hurley K-12 School. Despite chilly winds, about 40 people attended the event, listening to singing and waiting for the tree to shine. "On behalf of the Hurley School District, thank you all for being here," superintendent Chris Patritto said. "When the PTO first came to us with this, we thought it was a great idea." The PTO decided to do the tree as a way to celebrate students, alumni, staff and their...
WAKEFIELD - Hurley and Wakefield-Marenisco are two of the teams expected to battle it out for the Indianhead Conference East Division title this season and they met up in an early season clash at the Cardinal Gym on Tuesday night. The Midgettes won the first half, but the Cardinals got on the comeback trail in the second-half and played with a sense of urgency that resulted in a 42-33 victory. "It was a big win to start out the season," W-M girls coach Pete Yon said. "This is as big a win as we...
IRONWOOD - A Tuesday morning raid of a residence in Ironwood's Norrie Location led to five people being taken away in handcuffs in a bust involving heroin and other drugs. The Gogebic-Iron Area Narcotics Team raid at 251 Oak St. occurred around 8 a.m. Interviews were continuing into the afternoon at the Ironwood Public Safety Department office. According to a GIANT press release, a search warrant was executed and three men and two women were arrested. They were incarcerated in the Gogebic...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ronald W. Brown, 82, of Ironwood Township, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, in Ironwood. He was born on Oct. 15, 1932, in Ironwood. Ronald attended Ironwood area schools, graduating from the Luther L. Wright High School in 1951. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged on Jan. 1, 1961, with the rank of corporal. On May 31, 1996, Ron retired from North American Aviation Division, Rockwell International Division, of Downey,...
