Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich.- William G. Murra, 87, of Iron Mountain, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, at ManorCare Health Services in Kingsford. He was born on April 24, 1927, in Ironwood, the son of the late Edward and Julia (Jarpko) Murra. Bill graduated from St. Ambrose High School, in Ironwood, in 1945. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in Okinawa, Japan, and the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged in 1946. On July 1, 1950, he married Joan Westergreen at St. Ambrose Catholic C...
DEPERE, Wis. - Margaret A. Koszloski, 92, of DePere, and a former longtime Jessieville Location, Ironwood, Mich., resident, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at Angel's Touch Assisted Living Center in DePere. The former Margaret Munari was born Feb. 25, 1922, in Ironwood, daughter of the late John and Lucy (Finco) Munari, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1939. She was employed in the sales catalog department at Montgomery Ward in downtown Ironwood for several years, and for many...
HURLEY - Students at the Hurley K-12 School got into the Halloween spirit Friday. Halloween capped off "Red Ribbon Week" at the school, highlighting anti-drinking, anti-bullying and anti-drugs. Students dressed up throughout the week in different themes to show their support of being drug- and alcohol-free and to stop bullying. On Friday, many students dressed in costumes, but another common theme was orange and black, in honor of the varsity football team's game at night against Spring Valley...
SPRING VALLEY, Wis.— No. 3-seed Hurley did not get a treat in its Halloween visit to No. 2 Spring Valley, losing 41-14 in Friday’s WIAA Division 6 Level 2 playoff game. The Cardinals were too fast and their passing game too good as the Midgets’ offense struggled with poor field position, false start penalties and yet another key injury, this time to senior Jake Tenlen, right off the bat. “Bottom line is we didn’t hold the ball long enough tonight to keep them off the field,” Hurley coach Scott Erickson said. “You want to make it a six-possess...
IRONWOOD - Ironwood claimed both varsity and junior varsity titles at the recent 15th annual Fall Quiz Bowl at Gogebic Community College. Eighteen teams from six area high schools, including Bayfield, Bessemer, Hurley, Ironwood, Wakefield-Marenisco and Watersmeet, competed. "A total of 33 exciting games were held, with many of them with impressive scores," said Carl Vaara, Quiz Bowl organizer. During the morning rounds of competition, Bessemer I and Ironwood I won their divisions and faced off...
HURLEY - Elementary students at the Hurley K-12 School showed their support of healthy choices, presented what they believe responsibility is and even silly-stringed their principal. Throughout this week students have participated in the nationwide campaign called "Red Ribbon Week," devoted to making healthy choices about drugs, alcohol and bullying. Monday kicked off the event with a "Team Up Against Bullies" day. Students wore their favorite team jerseys, hats or sports gear to school to show...
HURLEY - Local residents dined on Italian food on Sunday afternoon in support of the on-going restoration project at the Iron County Memorial Building in Hurley. According to committee members Dorothy Walesewicz and Bill Thomas, the goal is to use the funding for "two big projects" - the flooring and acoustics. "The flooring would be about $40,000," Thomas said. "And we're still waiting to hear on the acoustics." Over the past few years, major changes have taken place in the building, including...
IRONWOOD - Warmer weather greeted participants on Saturday night for the second annual Only Ghouls Run at Midnight Walk/Run. Clear skies and mild temperatures proved to be a pleasant change from last year's rain and cold. With about 80 walker and runners attending the event, the night's festivities couldn't have been happier. The 5K run/walk started at midnight, but leading up to the run there was a party with Halloween activities at the Ironwood Memorial Building. Events included a costume...
HURLEY - After a grueling regular season, the Hurley Midgets could breathe easily in their playoff opener. No. 3-seeded Hurley started the WIAA Division 6 postseason with a 37-0 shutout of No. 6 Lake Holcombe/Cornell Friday night. The Midgets played what coach Scott Erickson called their toughest schedule in his 23 years of coaching and survived with just two losses. "Our kids played at a high level tonight," Erickson said. "I think our schedule has set us up to play very well in the playoffs,...
BESSEMER - The Gogebic Miners gave their fans an early Halloween treat on Friday night by downing Ironwood 51-6, which propelled them into the 2014 MHSAA Division 8 football playoffs for the third straight year. "It's always an accomplishment," Gogebic coach Mark Mazzon said. "Now we're still in the same boat as last year. This year we want to go further. Last year, we almost won a playoff game. We haven't had the accomplishment of really beating a good team since 2012. This year we want to...
IRONWOOD - Asked about the upcoming Halloween tour at the Historic Ironwood Theatre, Ironwood student Angelina Jarvela said, "This is not your grandma's haunted house." On Oct. 30-31, area youth in the Awkward Stage Drama Club are hosting a haunted tour called "Insane Asylum." The tour will take place beneath the theater and Downtown Art Place buildings in Ironwood, featuring nooks and crannies filled with fear. It is the first time the club is hosting the tour, and according to club director...
HURLEY - More questions were raised than ideas presented during a reclamation-themed meeting of the Iron County Mining Impact Committee Thursday. About 20 people attended. The overall purpose was to discuss community-submitted ideas regarding reclamation of Iron County land on the proposed iron mine site near Upson. First, the committee discussed ideas submitted to county clerk's office, then opened up the meeting to public comment, specifically regarding reclamation. Public comment is normally...
HURLEY - The No. 4-seeded Hurley Midgettes ended No. 5 Flambeau's season with a 3-0 sweep in Tuesday's WIAA Division 3 regional volleyball tournament opener. Hurley won 25-17, 25-16, 25-22. "It was nice to get the 4 seed, it was nice to play at home and it was nice to get out of here with the win tonight," Hurley coach Liz Constantini said. "I like the way our girls played at the net, blocking. I like the way we served. Our serving percentage was pretty high." It was the first tournament win...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — James M. “Boomer” McRae, 58, of Ironwood, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, in Ironwood. He was born June 3, 1956, in Bessemer Township, son of the late John D. and Doris (Nelson) McRae. Boomer attended Ironwood schools, graduating from the Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1974. He attended Gogebic Community College, where he received his associate degree. He was employed for many years in automobile sales for Bessemer Auto Company and Red’s Auto. At the time of his death, he was employed at Von Hol...
HURLEY - People looking to help local high school seniors and enjoy an Italian meal had a chance to do just that at a luncheon hosted by the Gogebic and Iron County Paisano Club on Saturday. Around 30 people visited the Hurley Senior Center for a lunch of Italian sausage, polenta, Italian sauerkraut a beverage and desert. A 50/50 raffle was also held, as was a drawing for donated door prizes. Dorothy Walesewicz, who shares the club's title of president with her husband, Joe, said it was the...
HURLEY - For the second time in less than a year, a Hurley nightspot was struck by a major fire on Friday evening. A grease fire started at Freddie's Old-Time Saloon on Silver Street, causing heavy smoke to quickly spread throughout the building while patrons were dining or sipping drinks. The fire began around 7:15 p.m. A customer in the tavern who didn't want to be identified said he tried to put out the blaze with a fire extinguisher, but lost the battle when it contained no more retardant. H...
HURLEY - It was fitting that Hurley ended the regular season with another down-to-the-wire contest. A missed two-point conversion and some missed opportunities prevented the evenly-played game from ending in Hurley's favor as Iron Mountain won 23-22 Friday night. It was the fourth Hurley game this season that was decided in the final moments. Hurley finished the regular season at 7-2. With that record, the Midgets should get a first-round playoff home game in today's WIAA Division 6 seeding...
To the Editor: The Iron County Mining Impact Committee asked for the public and students to submit reclamation plans for the proposed G-Tac mine. No public comment is allowed, but some plans will be chosen and the committee will ask the authors questions regarding their submissions. But, the Iron County Board has signed a lease for that land which specifically states they will not interfere with mining, beneficiation (taconite processing) or reclamation plans. Some board members who signed this are on the impact committee. They discuss reclamat...
SAXON, Wis. - Thirty-five Hurley K-12 School seniors helped clean up the Saxon Harbor park Thursday as part of a service learning project. It is a graduation requirement for the students, and according to Greg Massoglia, a mathematics teacher at the school, the students have been working at Saxon Harbor for the past four years. Massoglia and Dean Kolpin, a physical education teacher, are also both members of the Saxon Harbor Boating Club, and thought the club could use extra help. "The kids...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - Three Indianhead Conference cross country meets and the results never wavered. The Washburn girls, Drummond boys, Ironwood's Jared Joki and Washburn's Ketzel Levens finished first every time, including the championship meet on a sunny and very warm Thursday at Boulder Creek Golf Course. The Washburn girls defeated Hurley by a thin two-point margin, 38-40. Three Washburn runners finished in the top six with Hurley's highest finisher in seventh. That erased all-around deeper...
HURLEY - The Hurley City Council finds itself in the enviable position of having a $600,000 grant to spend. At its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, the council discussed the money with Jeff Seamandel, of MSA Professional Services, the city's engineering firm. Seamandel said the federal Army Corps of Engineers grant was originally designated for the city's well project, but it can be used for another project. He indicated it's a use it or lose it proposition for the city. Seamandel said while...
WAUSAU, Wis. - Jack L. Bjork, 85, passed away Oct. 12, 2014, at North Central Health Care in Wausau He was born in Crystal Falls, Mich., on Jan. 17, 1929, to Dewey and Hildur (Larson) Bjork. At age three, his family moved to Ramsay, Mich., where he spent his youth. He attended Ramsay grade school and graduated from A.D. Johnson High School in Bessemer, Mich. On June 21, 1952, he married Patricia Shea. In 1952, Jack graduated from Michigan Technological University in Houghton with a degree in...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Mike Orlich, 98, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. He was born on Nov. 5, 1915, in Chisholm, Minn., a son of Rade and Milosava (Susnar) Orlich. His family moved to Plymouth Location in Wakefield, when Mike was a young boy. He attended the Plymouth and Wakefield Schools and graduated with the class of 1935. Mike entered in the U.S. Army during World War II as a heavy duty mechanic and motor inspector, where he served in the...
HURLEY, Wis. - Katherine L. Ruppe, 99, a lifelong Ironwood, Mich., resident, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, with her loving family by her side, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. The former Katherine Verbos was born Feb. 5, 1915, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Frank and Annie (Vryanich) Verbos, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1933. She was united in marriage to Joseph S. Ruppe on June 1, 1935, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ironwood....
