Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS rjenkins@yourdailyglobe.com HURLEY — Iron County is receiving over $92,000 in grant funding to pay for upgrades to the county's 911 system. The county was one of 24 projects the state’s Office of Emergency Communications selected to receive a share of $2.1 million in federal funds for 911 upgrades. Iron County's $92,967 grant will go towards a pair of projects, according to Stacy Ofstad, the county's emergency management director and 911 coordinator. “Our current system is roughly five years old and it runs off Windows 7. We...
WAKEFIELD — A COVID-19 drive thru test site will be available that will allow the community to be tested from the convenience of their own vehicle, according to a Michigan State Police Wakefield Post press release on Wednesday. The Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center and the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department have coordinated efforts to provide the drive-thru testing from 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (CDT) on Tuesday, June 23 at the MSP Wakefield Post, 100 Sunday Lake St. Drive-thru testing will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served b...
MARENISCO — At a Monday evening meeting of the Marenisco Board of Trustees, Supervisor Richard Bouvette announced that the pending retirement of Police Chief Bruce Mahler begs the question of whether to replace him. “Yeah!” answered Trustee Kelly Dunbar without hesitation. “Maybe,” said Trustee Dave Hagen, who added later that he would prefer the position to be part time. “What other options do we have?” asked Treasurer Diane Dean. Bouvette, who also chairs the board, said members can hire a replacement for Mahler or can contract services thro... Full story
ONTONAGON — The head of the union for the Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Department told the Ontonagon County Board Tuesday that union members have “serious concerns regarding the safety of our officers and inmates.” Ken Waldrop, union president, said the board at its last meeting voted to rescind the approval of hiring a correctional officer due to financial issues. Waldrop outlined the previous decision of the board to send two desk deputies to the academy for training and certification. He said, that while they were in training the board w...
By TOM LAVENTURE tlaventure@yourdailyglobe.com BESSEMER — The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved the rate request for the biannual property tax levy for municipalities, school districts and other taxing units. The board action allows local units to start billing for the summer property tax levy for the cities and school districts, while the townships have the property tax levy in the winter, said Kathy Jo Koval, director of the Gogebic County Equalization Department. Koval said Tuesday that the normal county o...
BESSEMER - One person is dead following a house fire in Bessemer on Tuesday evening, according to the Michigan State Police. Troopers from the Wakefield Post were dispatched to a structure fire at 213 Sellar St. in the city of Bessemer at approximately 9 p.m., according to an MSP press release. Upon arrival the house was fully engulfed in flames. Troopers attempted to enter the residence to locate anyone inside but were unable to due to the intense flames and smoke, according to the press... Full story
HURLEY — The Hurley City Council on Monday unanimously approved a resolution for its wastewater treatment report that received a perfect score. The resolution accepted the compliance maintenance annual report for the city’s wastewater collection system and will accompany the results to be reviewed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the permitting entity, said Gary Laguna, city water manager. After a two month review the WDNR will respond to the report and the resolution. The city received a “Grade A” for both the financi...
By TOM LAVENTURE tlaventure@yourdailyglobe.com IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission on Monday approved its fiscal budget and property tax levy for 2020-2011. The commission 4-1 adopted a resolution to approve millage rates for city services and to authorize the collection of a 1% tax administration fee and fee schedule. Commissioner Joseph Cayer went against the action with concern over a 2.5% water and sewer rate increase. Cayer questioned the commission’s decision to include the Consumer Price Index adjustment to keep up with costs for... Full story
IRONWOOD - Protests continue to be held in front of the Memorial Building in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and for an end to police brutality. Bill and Jodi Buergey said they have attended protests for more than 50 years for various issues. They came Sunday to support anti-racism and call for an end to systemic racism. They were compelled again by the state of the nation since the killing of George Floyd, an African-American man who died while handcuffed and laying on the ground wit...
By CHARITY SMITH csmith@yourdailyglobe.com HURLEY - Many area Catholics were able to attend church services for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as public Mass services resumed this past weekend at St. Mary of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Hurley. "It is good to be back," one woman was overheard exclaiming as she entered the church. "It was heartbreaking not to be able to come to church." Attendance was limited to 25% of the church's total occupancy, which limited...
TOM LAVENTURE tlaventure@yourdailyglobe.com IRONWOOD — Downtown Ironwood bars and restaurants may soon use more outdoor room for customers amidst the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. During its virtual meeting Thursday the city of Ironwood Planning Commission 5-0 recommended that the city commission approve an outdoor seating policy for businesses. Members Nancy Korpela and Mark Silver were not present. City commissioner Joseph Cayer was present as a non-voting ex-officio member. “As businesses open up again we are trying to create some flexibili... Full story
IRONWOOD - Area community members who attended a Tuesday protest at the Memorial Building said they were compelled to add their voices to the worldwide outrage against racism and brutality in police departments. After watching the social media video of George Floyd, an African-American man who died while handcuffed and laying on the ground with the knee of a white Minneapolis police officer on his neck on May 25, Heidi Amsley said she was moved to attend the Ironwood event. "It was a really visc... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to news@yourdailyglobe.com. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, June 3 Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, Bessemer. area74.org. Government Ironwood Economic Development Corporation, 10 a.m., meeting, Conference Room 1, second floor, Memorial Building, Ironwood. Hurley Public Works Committee, 3:30 p.m., city ha... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON news@yourdailyglobe.com MARENISCO - After nearly a quarter century on the job, Marenisco Township Supervisor Richard Bouvette has announced he will retire after the coming November election. Bouvette has made that decision clear in recent months, but it wasn't until this spring that only one person applied to take over the job. He is Marenisco Police Chief Bruce Mahler, who will retire from law enforcement in August after more than 16 years on his largely one-man job. Both men, w...
By P.J. GLISSON news@yourdailyglobe.com MARENISCO — In the wake of continuing concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the Marenisco Township Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday evening to allow the Fourth of July Committee to use township property for a scaled-down celebration of this year’s holiday. “We figure this is the United States of America, and people have the right to gather,” said Supervisor Richard Bouvette. He added that the celebration could include a parade as long as units wish to participate and are willing to meet the require...
ERWIN TOWNSHIP — A child who had been reported missing from a campsite near McDonald Dam Tuesday was located later that same day. The Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a missing 4-year-old at approximately 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to Sheriff Pete Matonich. Matonich said the child’s mother had reported her son was playing with other children near the campsite and had possibly wandered off. GCSD deputies, along with troopers from the Michigan State Police’s Wakefield Post and members of Gogebic County Search and Rescue,...
By P.J. GLISSON news@yourdailyglobe.com WAKEFIELD — Fourth of July organizers in Wakefield confirmed Friday that the city’s hometown picnic, 50/50 fundraising and highly celebrated “Lightning on the Lake” fireworks have been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. “It was a very tough decision — something that I don’t think anyone was happy to do,” said Mayor Dale White while speaking for the Fireworks Committee, which sponsors those events. According to Ann Marie Cooney, who heads the town’s separate Fourth of July Committee, the fate of Wakef...
By TOM LAVENTURE tlaventure@yourdailyglobe.com HURLEY — The Hurley K-12 school staff, parents and first responders are offering curbside congratulations to graduating seniors in lieu of traditional end-of-year events due to the coronavirus pandemic closing the school. Staff and parents planned to join the Hurley Fire Department, Hurley Police Department and Iron County Sheriff’s Office in a parade of vehicles visiting each Hurley student in front of their home on Wednesday. The “parade” will start again tonight around 5 p.m. when the group v...
By P.J. GLISSON news@yourdailyglobe.com WAKEFIELD - Members of the state's Air National Guard were in force Tuesday to collect COVID-19 test samples at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. "We know that we have such a vulnerable population," said Georgia Weber, GMCF administrator, who said the tests were being conducted as part of the nursing home's ongoing infection control processes. "We're under the direction of the Army," said Willie Hutchinson, NCOIC, who was heading up the operation...
By TOM LAVENTURE tlaventure@yourdailyglobe.com HURLEY - The Hurley School Board was unanimous in maintaining the planned virtual high school graduation ceremony at a special meeting Tuesday for the purpose of setting dates so staff can start formalizing a program. The decision included a board commitment to revisit a student-proposed plan for a second in-person ceremony at its June meeting. At that time the board anticipates the outlook for summer in terms of pandemic shutdown orders and bans...
Email calendar items and community news to news@yourdailyglobe.com. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, May 6 Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, Bessemer. area74.org. Government Ironwood Economic Development Corporation, 10 a.m., meeting, Conference Room 1, second floor, Memorial Building, Ironwood. Hurley Public Works Committee, 3:30 p.m., Hurley... Full story
Tuesday, May 5 Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Ironwood. area74.org. Government Civic Center Board, 3:30 p.m., Memorial Building, Ironwood. Wakefield Township Board, 5:30 p.m., township hall. Bessemer Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, city hall, Bessemer. Wednesday, May 6 Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood.... Full story
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. - Harold "Beans" Hallberg, 73, a longtime resident of Lake Gogebic, passed away Tuesday April, 21, 2020, at his home. Beans was born on Sept. 19, 1946, in Bessemer Township, son of the late Harold and Mary (DeCur) Hallberg. He graduated in 1964 from Wakefield High School. On Nov. 8, 1969, Beans married Judith A. Janov at Christ the King Catholic Church in Ramsay. Beans is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Judy; their children, Michele "Mickey" (Phil) Hallberg,... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — Members of the Gogebic Iron Area Narcotics Team and Michigan State Police arrested a Minneapolis, Minnesota man Tuesday they say was involved with distributing illegal narcotics in Michigan and Wisconsin. Jay Saarela, 33, was arrested during a traffic stop in Ironwood Township that was part of an investigation that began earlier this month, according to a GIANT spokesman. The spokesman said officers also allegedly seized methamphetamine, heroin, prescription narcotics, a revolver and other weapons, and over $2,000 in U.S. c...
By CHARITY SMITH csmith@yourdailyglobe.com The Ironwood Public Safety Department teamed up with the Hurley Police Department Tuesday to pick up food donations from residents for area food banks, which have seen a heightened need as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. "We really wanted to encourage people to stay home and not travel to the food bank to make a donation," said Andrew DiGiorgio, director of Ironwood Public Safety, who organized the effort. Ironwood Public Safety picked up 14 boxes...
