Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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Thursday, Jan. 7 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. Awkward Stage Drama Club Production “These Wonderful Years” audition, 3:30-6 p.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. Free community dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Wakefield United Methodist Church, Wakefield. ReG... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY - Former U.S. Senator, and current Senate candidate, Russ Feingold visited Iron County's University of Wisconsin Extension Office Tuesday as part of a kick-off for a statewide campaign tour. Feingold met with four members of the extension office for approximately 30 minutes in an informal setting, with the extension employees discussing the work they do and Feingold asking questions about challenges facing the area. Will Andresen, the... Full story
Wednesday, Jan. 6 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. 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. Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers Support Group, 6-7 p.m., Zion Evangelical Luthe... Full story
HURLEY — The first in a series of videos on the recovery process from both mental health and addiction issues will be shown at the Hurley K-12 School auditorium Monday. The series, held by the Iron County Underage AODA Prevention Community Coalition, will feature one film a month through April. The first film, shown from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, follows the story of Jackie Nitschke — the first wife of a Green Bay Packers player to admit to struggling with alcohol addiction. “Through interviews with former NFL players, their wives and Jackie’s own fa... Full story
Tuesday, Jan. 5 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, Tacconelli’s. Lioness Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., Community Center, Mercer, Wis. 715-476-3511. Cribbage, 1 p.m., Mercer (Wis.) Public Library. 715-476-2366. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Ironwood. area74.org. Government Wakefield Township Board, 5:30 p.m., township hall. Wednesday, Jan. 6... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Anne Josephine Ojala, 93, of Hurley, died early Thursday morning, Dec. 31, 2015, at Sky View Nursing Center in Hurley. The former Anne Stimac was born Sept. 24, 1922, in Trimountain, Mich., daughter of the late John and Anna (Klarich) Stimac, attended Trimountain Grade School, and graduated from Jeffers High School in Painesdale, Mich., in 1939 as the youngest member of her class. She was united in marriage to Waino Ojala by Dr. Nikander of Hancock, Mich., and Father Stephen of... Full story
Even though it took a bit longer than last year for the trails to open, the recent snowfall meant snowmobilers could travel the Gogebic Range, with a parade of vintage snowmobiles traveling from Ironwood to Hurley Friday night to watch fireworks and kick off the weekend's Snowmobile Olympus races in Ironwood. The parade and fireworks were organized by the Hurley Chamber of Commerce, with the help of the White Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club. Beginning in Ironwood's Depot Park, the parade traveled... Full story
Thursday, Dec. 31 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 12-18; Lighthouse Faith Center, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Hurley.... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Carol "Becci" English, 77, died peacefully on Dec. 28, 2015, after battling cancer for three and one-half years. She was surrounded by devoted family and friends during this challenging time, including through her final days. She was born Carol Jeanne Bria in Hurley, graduated high school in Rice Lake, attended Northland College in Ashland, lived and work most of her life in the Tampa Bay area of Florida and ultimately retired to Hurley in 1991. She had amazing neighbors and a... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] HURLEY — The levels of contaminants in the city of Hurley’s drinking water have dropped to acceptable levels for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Letters have been sent out to city residents from water department lead operator Gary Laguna, who said tests on Dec. 8 showed the levels of Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic acids “... have fallen back into and will remain within safe and acceptable limits.” The city water department will continue to monitor the levels according to WDNR monitor... Full story
Wednesday, Dec. 30 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. Smea... Full story
Tuesday, Dec. 29 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, Tacconelli’s. Government Finance, Budgeting and Auditing Committee, 3:30 p.m., courthouse, Bessemer. Gogebic County Board, 5 p.m., county courthouse, Bessemer. Wednesday, Dec. 30 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, I... Full story
Monday, Dec. 28 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. Winter Nature Program, 1 p.m., Ironwood Carnegie Library. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EST, Ontonagon Village Housing, 100 Cane Court, Ontonagon. area74.org. Methamphetamine ETC, 8 p.m., support group, Woodland Church, Ironwood. 906-285-2813 or methetc.web.com. Government Gogebic County... Full story
DULUTH, Minn. - David Ray Neff, 82, of Superior, Wis., formerly of Ironwood, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015, in Duluth. He was born June 13, 1933 in Flat River, Missouri, son of the late John and Leone(House) Neff. David attended school in Missouri and graduated from the Esther High School with the class of 1951. From September 12, 1951 until September 1, 1972, he served in the U.S. Air Force. He enlisted in St. Louis and was trained in electronics at the Scott Air Force Base in... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — The Iron County Citizen’s Forum hosted an informational meeting last week to discuss an ongoing effort to establish a National Marine Sanctuary on Lake Superior. Driven so far primarily by advocates in the Bayfield and Ashland region, the Dec. 15 meeting at the Iron County Courthouse provided an opportunity to gauge support in the county for the project. While the exact parameters of the proposed sanctuary are far from established, discussions centered around a region between the Apo... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Elizabeth M. "Liz" Tiziani, 93, of Ironwood, Mich., died Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. The former Elizabeth Carli was born April 9, 1922, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Modesto and Catherine (Tessari) Carli, and graduated from St. Ambrose High School in 1939. She was married to Caesar Tiziani on July 19, 1941, at St. Ambrose Church in Ironwood. He preceded her in death on March 31, 1995. Elizabeth was a current member of Our L... Full story
Thursday, Dec. 24 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 12-18; Lighthouse Faith Center, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Hurley.... Full story
Wednesday, Dec. 23 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. 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 Paddlers, 3 to 6 p.m., Mercer School gym... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Theodore “Ted” Ramp, 80, of E-4424 Piilola Road, Ironwood Township, died on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at his home. He was born Dec. 22, 1934, in Egg Harbor City, N.J., the son of Theodore Robert and Marie (Vessella) Ramp. He attended Egg Harbor City High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1952 at age 17. On March 18, 1964, he married Bonita M. “Bonnie” Ripley. He remained in the Navy during the Korean and Vietnam Wars until retiring with 23 years of service. During that time, he served aboard the USS Hollis AP... Full story
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] HURLEY - In the spirit of the holidays, Hurley K-12 Spanish classes hosted the annual La Festival de Navidad on Monday. Throughout the day, elementary school children exited the classrooms to eat Latin American cuisine, make crafts and play games in the gymnasium. This year, Spanish teacher Natalie Patritto said there were more booths than ever. In keeping with the theme, high school students made food or hosted an activity representing a country of... Full story
Tuesday, Dec. 22 Hurley School Concert, 8:30 a.m., Tuesday/Thursday Pre-K, second and third grade. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Hurley School Concert, 10 a.m., grades 4-6. Breakfast For Your Brain, 10 a.m., Mercer (Wis.) Community Center. 715-561-2695. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Children’s Holiday Party, 1 p.m., Ironwood Carnegie Library, 906-932-0203. Woods and Blooms Garden Club, 6:30 p.m., Haines Civic Center, Merce... Full story
Monday, Dec. 21 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. Hurley School Concert, 1 p.m., Monday/Wednesday Pre-K, kindergarten and first grade. Iron County Historical Society, 2 p.m., Iron County Historical Society Museum, 303 Iron St., Hurley. Adult Poetry Group, 5:30 p.m., Ironwood Carnegie Library. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6... Full story
Saturday, Dec. 19 Children’s Story Hour, 10 a.m., Marenisco Public 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. Sunday, Dec. 20 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, Bessemer. area74.org. Monday, Dec. 21 Gogebic County Human Services Agency Board, 9 a.m., Gogebic County Medical Care Facility, Wakefield. Iron County Food Pantr... Full story
HURLEY — The Iron County Board of Supervisors Wednesday approved a deal allowing Lac du Flambeau inmates to be incarcerated in the Iron County Jail. “I’ve got room to house prisoners,” sheriff Tony Furyk told the board of supervisors’ finance committee in November when he first brought up the deal. “I certainly don’t want to refuse prisoners because it generates income here. I have an empty jail.” According to the information presented at the finance committee meeting, the program would be funded through a grant obtained by the tribe. The grant... Full story
