Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WATERSMEET, Mich. - James Edward Revoyr, 85, of Watersmeet, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Jim was born on Aug. 14, 1939, to Coy and Julia (Cady) Revoyr in Ironwood. He was a 1957 graduate of Watersmeet High School, he then went on to attend Gogebic Community College and graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1969. He retired in 1995 as a teacher, Jim worked in Phelps, Wisconsin, and in Wat... Full story
By MEGAN HUGHES news@yourdailyglobe.com IRONWOOD - State-level representatives from the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion visited American Legion Post 5 in Ironwood on Monday for a tour of the historic Ironwood Memorial Building and a meal with post members. The representatives included American Legion State Commander Dan Cooper; American Legion Auxiliary President Julie Becker; and Todd VanDam, commander of the Sons of American Legion Attachment....
By PAMELA JANSSON pjansson@yourdailyglobe.com IRONWOOD — Curry Park Campground in Ironwood is continuing to undergo a number of upgrades at its U.S. 2 site that borders the Gogebic County Fairgrounds. At a Monday evening meeting of the Ironwood City Commission, city manager Paul Anderson said that Northland Electric of White Pine completed electrical project work at the park last week. He added that Ironwood contractor Nathan Hobbs also is expected to remodel shower walls and floor drains in the campground’s bathroom building, where he als...
IRONWOOD — Members of the Ironwood City Commission learned at their Monday meeting that the city is “leaps and bounds ahead of the majority of Michigan communities on lead service line work.” Those were the words of Ironwood City Manager Paul Anderson. In a series of grants resulting from state and federal sources, the city has received millions of dollars to address water service lines. “We’ve done a really great job in going after these grants,” said Anderson. “It’s really something to be proud of. Kudos to everybody involved.” He s...
By MEGAN HUGHES news@yourdailyglobe.com IRONWOOD — The Board of Directors for the Gogebic-Iron County Airport requested at its regular Monday meeting that Logan Olkonen, the Denver Air station manager, gather information regarding a proposed garage that airport officials had researched and placed for bids earlier this year. According to board member Jim Lorenson, the board had been informed to hold off on any construction efforts by Denver Air officials until more information about flight changes happening around that time had been solidified....
Email calendar items and community news to news@yourdailyglobe.com. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Oct. 17 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland, Lake Gogebic Senior Center, 9:25-9:40 a.m. EDT; White Pine, Carp Lake Township Hall, 10-10:15 a.m. EDT; Ontonagon, Holy Family Catholic Church, 11-11:30 a.m. EDT; Mass City Resource Center, 12:30-1 p.m. EDT. Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St.... Full story
By PAMELA JANSSON pjansson@yourdailyglobe.com BESSEMER — At an Oct. 11 meeting of the Economic Development and Capital Improvements Committee of the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners, members voted to award a $23,400 bid to Kitto’s Property Management of Ironwood. Owner Brycen Kitto and Andrew Knaack were present and agreed to the company’s responsibility to facilitate the preparation of a base for new, portable grandstands. Terms of the bid include remove existing concrete and debris; hauling material to set the grade height to road level;...
By JASON JUNO sports@yourdailyglobe.com BESSEMER — The Gogebic Miners dispatched Lake Linden-Hubbell for the first time as an 8-player team, 29-12 Friday night. Gogebic last beat the Lakes in 2012, in a 39-12 win when both teams were 11-player teams. “It’s been a minute since Bessemer, Wakefield has beat Lake Linden, so definitely a big win for us,” Gogebic coach Nick Heikkila said. Miners’ quarterback Bode Lynott accounted for four touchdowns. He threw two long passes to Patrick Perron, a 67-yard pass to start the scoring midway through t...
By JASON JUNO sports@yourdailyglobe.com IRONWOOD — Ironwood lost to the top-ranked team in the Upper Peninsula, Crystal Falls Forest Park, 58-8, Friday night. They’re back home this week with Lake Linden-Hubbell coming to town for a 6 p.m. game Friday night. The Red Devils are hoping to have Nick Miskovich back from injury that has kept him out for much of the season. Forest Park proved to be as formidable foe as they’ve faced this year, worthy of their top ranking. “Very tough, quick team off the ball and then getting into space makes it very...
By JASON JUNO sports@yourdailyglobe.com IRONWOOD — Four Ewen-Trout Creek girls placed in the top 10 at the final Copper Mountain Conference meet of the season Thursday at Gogebic Country Club in Ironwood, giving them their sixth straight meet victory of the season. Their success throughout the season earned them the league’s Team of the Year award. Ironwood’s Aubrey Smith has been the best individual runner throughout the season; she won her home meet Thursday and earned the league’s Most Valuable Runner award. The Panthers are hoping to wrap...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Herbert LeRoy Johnson, 86, loving husband, father and grandfather, returned to his heavenly home on Oct. 3, 2024, surrounded by family. Herb was born to Herbert and Dorothy (Bullen) Johnson on April 29, 1938, in Bessemer Township. He graduated from high school in 1956 and studied electrical engineering at Michigan Technological University. He then joined the U.S. Army on Feb. 15, 1961, and became a sergeant, serving during the Vietnam War. Herb received the AFEM, MUC and g... Full story
ASHLAND, Wis. - Dennis James Johnson, 74, of Ashland, formerly of Bessemer, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota, after a brief illness. Dennis was born on Jan. 6, 1950, in Ironwood, Michigan, the youngest of three sons to Eanar and Melissa (Proctor) Johnson. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School, Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University. He received a bachelor's degree in accounting/business,... Full story
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. - Elaine M. Nessmith, 79, of Altenburg, Missouri, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Ste. Genevieve Care Center in Ste. Genevieve. She was born Feb. 27, 1945, in Watersmeet, Michigan. Elaine is survived by her three daughters, Julie Voelker of Saint Mary, Caryn (Jerry) Kambitsis of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, and Laurie (Rod) Greenfield of Stevensville, Maryland; son, Eric (Amy) Christiansen of Aurora, Illinois; sister, Sherry Timan of Hurley, Wisconsin; grandchildren,... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - William "Bill" Olson, 70, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on March 9, 1954, in Wakefield, to the late Vernon and Luella "Lolly" Olson. Bill graduated from Wakefield High School with the class of 1972. He continued his education and graduated from Gogebic Community College. Bill worked for the city of Wakefield in the water department for 35... Full story
By MEGAN HUGHES news@yourdailyglobe.com IRONWOOD - Ironwood celebrated Plaidurday on Friday. Now an annual tradition, the celebration saw hundreds of people gather in downtown Ironwood, on Aurora Street, for a drone photo, vendor fair and other fun. This year, the celebration began at 10 a.m., with people gathering downtown to participate in a scavenger hunt. The vendor fair was held at the Ironwood Downtown City Square, beginning at 3:30 p.m., with artisans and farmers gathering to sell their...
By JASON JUNO sports@yourdailyglobe.com IRONWOOD — Ontonagon got back on track, ending a two-game skid with a 32-20 victory over Ironwood Friday night. “That was a must-win for us there,” Ontonagon coach Kadin Mustafa said. “We’ve got a tough schedule the rest of the way and this was a pretty good team.” It proved to be a frustrating loss for the shorthanded Red Devils, who kept Ontonagon’s big-play offense from putting up crazy numbers but also committing costly penalties and giving up a key fumble. “It stings looking back, for sure,” Iron...
KIMBALL, Wis. - Larry Michael Hopkins passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at his home due to prostate cancer. Larry was born on June 2, 1941, at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Mildred Elvira Nyman and Roy Hargraves Hopkins. Not long after, he and his mother moved to Ashland to live with his aunt and grandfather while his father commanded a company of army engineers in the South Pacific. After World War II, he and his parents resided for three years in Jones, Michigan... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Nancy Jane Sertic, 89, of Ironwood Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Nancy was born the baby of eight siblings on July 10, 1935, to Oscar and Ida (Berg) Holst in Ironwood, Michigan. She attended Norrie Elementary School and was a 1953 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. On Aug. 24, 1955, she was united in marriage to Robert "Cheetah" Sertic at Holy Trinity Church in... Full story
INDIAN RIVER, Mich. - Phoebe Katherine (Tassava) Ordway, 91, passed away in her sleep Aug. 11, 2024, with family at her side. Phoebe was born to Abel and Lempi (Niemi) Tassava in Ironwood on Oct. 7, 1932. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1949. She completed cosmetology school in Lansing and owned and operated her own salon from 1957 to 1998. In 1953 Phoebe married Harold K. Ordway. Never a day passed without love and devotion to one another being evident. Phoebe's... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ann Marie Danielson, 65, of Ironwood, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family after battling cancer for the past 11 months. She was so brave, strong, and fought so hard while remaining optimistic throughout her entire sickness. Ann was born on Jan. 15, 1959, in Ironwood, a daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Selves) Uremovich. She attended Ironwood schools. Ann worked at The Liberty Bell Chalet in downtown Hurley, Wisconsin, for more... Full story
ERWIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Jane Denise Pawlak, age 72, of Erwin Township, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 30, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends. Jane was born on Sept. 1, 1952, at the Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield to Dominic "Dava" and Bernice (Grambow) Valesano. She graduated from high school in Wakefield and continued her education at Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University. Jane retired as a special education teacher for the Gogebic Intermediate School... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Norma June Oman, 87, a long-time Ironwood resident, passed away peacefully on Sept. 27, 2024, with her husband by her side, at a Twin Cities assisted living center. Norma began her life in Saxon, Wisconsin, as the youngest of five children born to John and Bessie Nordberg. After graduating from Saxon High School, Norma married Eric Oman on July 30, 1955, and they built their life together in one of the prettiest spots on Lake Superior, Little Girl's Point. Norma was a gifted ar... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to news@yourdailyglobe.com. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Oct. 10 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.... Full story
