Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By JAN TUCKER jantuck@jamadots.com ONTONAGON — Bob Graham, the Ontonagon Area School District’s head mechanic, stressed to the school board Monday the importance of passing the bus millage vote November 8. Graham was replying to a question from board members on the cost of recent expenses for bus repairs. The mechanic said the fleet is plagued with badly rusted undersides on the old fleet and added that inspectors have already failed the 2002 bus, preventing its use. He added the 2006 bus has 176,000 mileage, 2005-190,000; 2004- 200,000 and...
By RALPH ANSAMI ransami@yourdailyglobe.com HURLEY — It’s possible the case of a 52-year-old Hurley woman who is charged with six counts of theft from Iron County may be settled in a month. The attorney for Mary Peterson Tijan, of 112 Germania St., told Iron County Judge Patrick Madden Wednesday that negotiations with special prosecutor Fritz Schellgell are continuing. At a pre-trial hearing, Joseph Rafferty Jr. told Madden, “I assure the court that there’s a cauldron (of activity) bubbling underneath,” referring to the talks. Madden told Raff...
By RALPH ANSAMI ransami@yourdailyglobe.com HURLEY - A 47-year-old Ironwood woman waived her right to a preliminary hearing and was bound over for trial Tuesday morning in Iron County Court on 26 counts of identity theft. Wendy Wuorinen is alleged to have withdrawn around $7,613 from the Iron County Community Credit Union in Kimball from a customer's account without authorization. The withdrawals occurred from November 2014 to December 2015 while she was employed there, according to the criminal...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Don Lee Bennetts, 72, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, Oct. 3, 2016, at his home. Don was born on July 4, 1944, in Bessemer, a son of Walter and Vivian (Tobin) Bennetts. He attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1962. Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, aboard the USS Eldorado in the Bay of Tonkin during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged on Aug. 30, 1966, as a Boatswains Mate Third Class Petty O... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS rjenkins@yourdailyglobe.com BESSEMER — A plea agreement was reached in the two cases against a man authorities say is a key figure in the Gogebic Range drug trade which will see him serve at least eight years in prison. In Gogebic County Circuit Court Friday, Adam Lee Stone, 36, of Ironwood, pleaded guilty to a total of four felonies — two in each of the cases against him. Gogebic County Prosecutor Nick Jacobs said he pushed for the sentence due to Stone’s importance in the area’s illegal drug trade. “After processing these r...
By JAN TUCKER jantuck@jamadots.com ONTONAGON — The Ontonagon County Board Tuesday joined the growing chorus of those objecting to the decision of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) to cancel the services of the White Pine Electric Plant. In a letter to the governor, the Michigan Agency for Energy and MISO; the board stated it understands MISO plans to replace "this critical generating resource (White Pine) with a 1998 operating protocol called radial reconfiguration that will provide the same level, or assurance, of r...
WHITE PINE, Mich. - Roland "Rocky" Antoine Jr., 60, of White Pine, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 16, 2016, surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. Rocky was born on May 30, 1956, in Wakefield, a son of Elaine (Powell) and Roland Antoine Sr. He grew up in Ramsay. In 1972, his family moved to White Pine, and he attended White Pine High School and graduated in 1974. For two years, Rocky proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a military police officer. Following his honorable d... Full story
HURLEY — A preliminary examination date has been set in the case of an Iron County woman accused of identity theft. A preliminary exam will be held Oct. 4 in the case of Wendy Sue Wuorinen, 47, of Ironwood Township. Wuorinen is facing 26 felony counts of identity theft. Each count carries a potential maximum sentence of six years in prison and/or a fine of $10,000. According to a Hurley Police Department report, Wuorinen is alleged to have used her job at the Iron County Community Credit Union to withdraw approximately $7,613 from a c...
WAKEFIELD — The Michigan State Police Wakefield Post reminds parents to talk to their children about bus safety. “To reduce the chance of transportation-related injuries, we encourage parents to teach their children about proper behavior around a bus,” said trooper Jerry Mazurek. He said parents should talk to children about “school bus danger zones” that extend 10 feet from the bus in all directions. When leaving the bus, Mazurek said children should walk 10 feet away before turning. He said children crossing in front of a bus should mo... Full story
ONTONAGON - Huge crowds and great weather ushered in the 60th anniversary of the Ontonagon Labor Day Festival in Ontonagon over the weekend. It was estimated that 5,000 people lined the streets for the large Festival Parade on Sunday as floats and bands made their way down River Street. Competition for float prizes was stiff and the Norwich Country Club with its "Dukes of Hazard 39 years later," float scored first place in the open division. All the Dukes of Hazard characters were there. Boss...
ASHLAND, Wis. - James "Dewey" Morzenti, 69, of Ashland, passed away in Ironwood, Mich., on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, in the home of his best friend and caregiver Faye Korpi and under the care of hospice. "I am walking point for the rest of my family." He was born in Ironwood to Albert and Pauline (Cornetto) Morzenti on Sept. 7, 1946. Dewey graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in 1965 and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. After graduating from the Air Police Academy in Texas, he served... Full story
BESSEMER - A small group of area residents gathered at Saint Sebastian School Tuesday for the second week of the Michigan State Police's citizens academy. The academy is an eight-week course designed to expose citizens to the various capabilities of the MSP. "Basically, it's to give more information to the general public on who we are in the state police - all the different services we provide," said Jerry Mazurek, the community service trooper with the MSP's Wakefield post. "It's education,...
HARLINGENG, Texas - Charles D. Sikonia, 88, passed away peacefully on Aug. 23, 2016, at an assisted living facility in Harlingeng. He was born in Ironwood, on Dec. 30, 1927, son of the late Carl and Mary Sikonia of Erwin Township. Lived in Erwin Township, attended Erwin Central School and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1945. Charles, known as Chuck, is survived by his wife Marilyn (Brennan) of 14 years; brother, William (Susanne), of Ironwood; nephews, Bill S... Full story
BLACK RIVER HARBOR - The body of a 32-year-old Negaunee man who slipped into Black River near Sandstone Falls was found Monday afternoon. Gogebic County Sheriff Pete Matonich said the body was located around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, but was not recovered until around 4:30 p.m. "Recovery efforts were hampered due to the dangerous water and difficult terrain," Matonich said. The river was running high from around 3 inches of rain that fell over the weekend. The man and a friend were taking photos...
IRONWOOD - The Ironwood Public Safety Department responded to a 1:40 p.m. Tuesday afternoon fire in a house that followed a domestic disturbance. IPSD Director Andrew DiGiorgio, at the scene around 2 p.m., said the fire at 246 W. Ash St. was intentionally set and criminal charges were pending. He said a man had barricaded himself inside the house after a domestic dispute with a woman. IPSD officers were then able to gain entry to the residence and remove the suspect. At that point, DiGiorgio...
HURLEY — A 52-year-old Hurley woman who worked for the Iron County Department of Human Services has been charged with five counts of theft from a business setting. A criminal complaint filed Tuesday in Iron County Court against Mary Peterson Tijan, of 112 Germania St., charges that unauthorized checks, expense requests and charges from her against the DHS total $185,388. The complaint was authorized by acting Iron County District Attorney Fritz Schellgell. Hurley Police Chief Chris Colassaco, who was first notified of the alleged financial i...
HURLEY - Hundreds lined Silver Street in downtown Hurley for the annual Iron County Heritage Parade on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Beginning with the "Star Spangled Banner," sung by Hurley High School class of 2016 member Reggie Kelly; floats, vehicles and people made their way up and down Silver Street to celebrate Iron County. The parade marshals were recently retired Hurley police chief Dan Erspamer, his father and retired Ironwood police chief Ted Erspamer, the new Hurley police chief Chris...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Erma I. Sgaggio, 95, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, July 27, 2016. Her two sons were at her side. Erma was born on Jan. 18, 1921, in Ironwood, the daughter of Dominic and Elizabeth (Valente) Rigoni. She attended St. Ambrose High School and graduated in 1939. On Sept. 28, 1955, Erma was united in marriage to Tony C. Sgaggio. Erma started her business career as a linotype operator at the Ironwood Daily Globe followed by several... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — Monday’s Ironwood Township Board of Trustees meeting began with the addition of Treasurer Jyl Renee Olson-DeRosso’s resignation to the meeting agenda. Following a closed session to discuss personnel issues, the board accepted Olson-DeRosso’s resignation, effective Aug. 22. In addition to accepting the resignation, the board also voted to ask the Michigan State Police to begin an investigation in order to “assist (the township) in resolving discrepancies in the audit that the we could not resolve ourselves,” according t...
LITTLE GIRL'S POINT - State Sen. Tom Casperson, R-Escanaba, toured part of Little Girl's Point to see first hand the damage to Lake Road resulting from the heavy rains and flooding following a July 11 storm. Casperson began his trip at the Michigan State Police post in Wakefield before traveling to the Point via Lake Road. The tour took roughly four hours, with Casperson stopping to look at the damage caused by the flooding, including several of the washouts on Lake Road, and talking to...
BESSEMER — The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners would like Gov. Rick Snyder to follow Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s lead and view damage caused by Monday’s violent thunderstorm and tornado. County board members unanimously agreed Wednesday to send a letter to Snyder, inviting him to tour the damage, including the devastated Little Girl’s Point area and the damage in Wakefield. “It’s all the same storm,” Gogebic County Road Commission Engineer Darren Pionk told the county board, referring to the damage in neighboring Iron County, Wis....
The Gogebic County Emergency Management Agency and other local officials declared an emergency Tuesday morning because of the severe storm that began Monday evening. Reports of damage began around 9 p.m. in Gogebic County. Heavy rain and strong winds caused flash flooding and knocked down trees in Bessemer Township, Ironwood Township and the city of Wakefield. The Gogebic County Sheriff's Department said Wakefield, Little Girl's Point and Black River Harbor were heavily affected by the storm....
By Tom Stankard BESSEMER - "Bombs" bursted in air over Massie Field during the breathtaking "Thunder on the Mountain" fireworks display Monday evening to complete a week-long "Bessemer Blast" Fourth of July celebration. Sitting on lawn chairs and blankets, hundreds, if not thousands, came to Massie Field to watch. Before the show, Marty's Goldenaires Drum and Bugle Corps performed a variety of patriotic songs to entertain the crowd. The audience oohed and awed as fireworks bursted into the...
ASHLAND, Wis. - Aaro A. Maki, 92, of Oma, died Thursday, June 30, 2016, in Ashland. He was born June 28, 1924, in Worcester, Mass., son of the late Matti and Saima (Niemela) Maki. Aaro attended Worcester schools and graduated from the Worcester High School. From May 5, 1943, until Jan. 7, 1946, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 135th Military Police Company. He served in the battles and campaigns of Naples-Foggia, North Apennines, Rome-Arno and the Western Pacific Antisubmari... Full story
HURLEY — A $250,000 grant to help bring a grocery store to Hurley will be announced at a Friday ceremony. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will join Hurley Mayor Joseph Pinardi and community and business leaders at the 10:30 a.m. ceremony at the former Super One site, off Tenth Avenue. State officials will also be on hand. “It’s been a long time coming,” Pinardi told the city council Tuesday, referring to the two-year struggle to get a grocery store to locate in the city. Great Lakes Foods bought the former grocery store buildin...
