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Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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ESCANABA, Mich. - Robert Lee "Minnow" Morzenti, 80, of Montreal, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at the OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Robert was born on Dec. 9, 1943, to Albert C. and Pauline (Cornetto) Morzenti in Ironwood. He was a graduate of the J.E. Murphy High School in 1961 before attending Gogebic Community College. After finishing school, he followed in his brothers' footsteps by serving his country. He joined the...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Sept. 19 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. 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....
By JASON JUNO [email protected] HURLEY — Hurley’s offense has looked strikingly different the last two weeks than the lethal rushing attack its 26-year playoff streak was built on. In Friday night’s 26-12 win over Flambeau, the Northstars threw for 267 yards, which was more than the 238 yards they passed for in the last two seasons — combined. And so far, it’s helped them win games. When Prentice loaded up against the run last week, Hurley went to the air and discovered their passing game looked pretty dynamic in the new-to-them 8-playe...
FRIDLEY, Minn. - Louis Francis Pretti, 92, of Montreal, Wisconsin, died peacefully Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at The Harbors Senior Living in Fridley, Minnesosta. Louis was born July 13, 1932, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of the late Louis A. and Helen (Koshnik) Pretti. Louis attended Roosevelt Grade School, and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley, Wisconsin, in 1950. He then received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Wisconsin State College in Superior in 1954 and...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Catherine Marie "Katie" Pertile, 95, of Bessemer, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. Katie was born on Aug. 31, 1929, to Alice and Albino Zanella of Cary location. She attended Hurley High School and was married to Joseph V. Pertile on Sept. 4, 1948. She worked for many years serving Friday night fish fry for her dear friends, Jessie and Cha Eppolite, at their Yale location tavern. Katie was active in the St. Sebastian Ladies Guild and employed in th...
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] HURLEY - Members of the Iron County Board of Supervisors engaged in several votes on Aug. 27 to to reduce a still lingering budget deficit. Some of the votes resulted as more controversial than others with some members voicing vehement disapproval. One example was a vote to save $100,000 by no longer subsidizing the position of Kelly Klein, coordinator of the Iron County Economic Development Zone. "Kelly did a hell of a job for this county for 22...
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] HURLEY — The Hurley City Council may be ushering in a new hotel if steps continue to proceed forward in relation to a Monday evening discussion. Mark Guttater, a representative of the Cobblestone Inn chain, pitched a plan to establish a hotel within the city, and council members were highly receptive to the idea. “We like the area,” said Guttater of himself and his colleagues. “We like the potential for what we see here moving forward.” Guttater said that he was aiming for a four-story structure...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Sept. 12 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. 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....
By JASON JUNO [email protected] PRENTICE, Wis. — Prentice sold out on stopping Hurley’s vaunted rushing attack. So the Northstars went to the air and passed for almost as many yards as they ran for in a 36-8 victory Saturday afternoon. After Devin Soltis ran 55 yards for a touchdown on Hurley’s first offensive play, the Northstars had to vary their attack to move the football and it worked. They ended with three passing touchdowns and 144 yards through the air compared to 154 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. It gives Hurle...
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] BESSEMER — The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 28 approved holding the 2025 county fair at the fairgrounds during the dates of Aug. 7-10. The unanimous vote followed a request for that action by Fair Board Vice Chairman Tom Hampston. The vote was unanimous with no further discussion. Because of demolition and an unexpected fire in 2023, the county board had voted not to allow the fair or any other major activities to occur on the fairgrounds during this year. As explained by board c...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Dawn Carole Mylly, 67, of Ironwood, passed away at home surrounded by her family, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. She was reunited with the love of her life, James (Jim) Mylly, who passed away in 2021. Dawn was born Sept. 25, 1956, to Kenneth and Oddny Anderson. She grew up in North Ironwood and received her GED from Luther L. Wright High School. She had numerous jobs throughout her life as a certified nursing assistant, but enjoyed over-the-road truck driving with her husband the...
HURLEY, Wis. — Joy K. Paquin, 88, of Ironwood, Michigan, died peacefully Monday, July 22, 2024, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, following a four-year battle with dementia. A memorial service celebrating Joy’s life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m.,preceded by visitation at 9 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in Ironwood, with Pastor Nicole Hanson-Lynn officiating. A luncheon will follow at Don and GG’s restaurant on U.S. 2 in Ironwood. Rite of Committal and private interment will be at Riverside Cemet...
HURLEY, Wis. – Bonnie Raye Trombley, 77, of Hurley, formerly of Ironwood, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Hurley. Bonnie was born on Sept. 14, 1946, in Ashland, a daughter of Raymond and Lorraine (Oie) Trombley. She attended St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood, Michigan, and graduated in 1964. Bonnie continued her education in nursing. She was a licensed practical nurse and then earned her RN degree. She was a dedicated registered nurse for 50 years. Bonnie worked at the University of Michigan, lived and worked in Los Angeles, and c...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Sept. 5 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. 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....
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] IRON BELT, Wis. — When a loved one passes away, it is sometimes difficult to reconcile the loss. But it’s possible, sometimes, to find genuine comfort in deciding upon a meaningful commemoration. Donna Wiita of Hurley did just that — eventually — when she lost her husband, Edward C. John Wiita, just before Christmas in 2022. They had been married for 63 years when he died on Dec. 17, nearly two years ago at the age of 88. Over the many decades, they had shared good times and bad, including the loss...
By JASON JUNO [email protected] HURLEY — Lake Linden-Hubbell hasn’t been playing 8-player football for years and years, but the Lakes and coach Brett Gervais have found plenty of success in those four seasons, which was capped by reaching the state semifinal last year. So when Gervais complimented Hurley’s 8-player offense after the Northstars’ first game in this format, that means something. Hurley beat his Lakes 36-20 Thursday and it appears the Northstars are going to be a strong 8-player team after being so good in the 11-play...
DULUTH, Minn. - Darren James Siirila, 57, of Hurley, Wisconsin, passed away on July 5, 2024, at Saint Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. Darren was born April 28, 1967, the son of Yvonne (Peltonen) Morzenti and James Siirila. He graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1985. Darren enjoyed living in different cities throughout Wisconsin and excelled in many business ventures throughout his life. His most recent was Doogie's Dugout in Hurley. Darren also enjoyed spoiling his two...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, August 29 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. 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....
By JASON JUNO [email protected] HURLEY — There’s no doubt Hurley’s going to look a little different this fall in their first season as an 8-player team. They switched to an option offense. They’re adjusting to a narrower field. And scoring’s probably going to go up a little bit. But 8-player football is still football. The Northstars still expect to run the ball the vast majority of the team. Defense still counts. And Hurley still expects to have a good shot to win every game they play in. “This was done out of necessity,...
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] HURLEY — Members of the Hurley Board of Education met on Monday for their regular monthly meeting and discussed the current state of itle IX policy changes at the federal level. They also heard a presentation from Hurley Education Foundation President Gary Pelkola about the accomplishments the group has performed over the last year. On Friday, the New York Times reported that the Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Education Department ruling regarding the changes to Title IX due to over 20 state...
By JASON JUNO [email protected] MERCER, Wis. --- In a lot of schools, the start of football or basketball ranks as one of the most anticipated days on the sports calendar. In Mercer, it's the beginning of volleyball season. The Tigers began their quest for a ninth straight WIAA regional championship Monday with an evening practice. They played some over the summer, but that ended 2.5 weeks ago and there was already a bit of rust to get rid of, coach Robyn Schoeneman said. The first...
DULUTH, Minn. - John J. Oberto of Iron Belt, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth while being held by his loving family. He was born in Ramsay, Michigan, to John A. and Helen (Juno) Oberto. He attended grade school in Iron Belt and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School with the class of 1966. He then attended Stout State University, graduating with a degree in industrial arts. While at Stout, he played with a traveling rock and roll band and desc...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, August 22 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. 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....
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] HURLEY — The Hurley City Council on Monday evening amended the city ordinance to acknowledge that pit bull terriers used as service animals are exempt from the city’s ban on that breed. “Obviously, we’ve been dealing with this for awhile,” said Police Chief Chris Colassaco. Colassaco said the issue will be “very tough moving forward” to address because owners of pit bull terriers could simply claim that their pet is a service animal. “It’s not an easy battle for us,” said the chief. City Attorne...
