Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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DETROIT (AP) — Once the very symbol of American industrial might, Detroit became the biggest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy Thursday, its finances ravaged and its neighborhoods hollowed out by a long, slow decline in population and auto manufacturing. The filing, which had been feared for months, put the city on an uncertain course that could mean laying off municipal employees, selling off assets, raising fees and scaling back basic services such as trash collection and snow plowing, which h... Full story
IRONWOOD — The cause of a Tuesday night fire that destroyed an unoccupied house in Ironwood is under investigation. Ironwood Public Safety Department fire officer Brandon Snyder is in charge of the investigation of the fire on Scott Street, near the Montreal River, about two blocks from the Knights of Columbus hall. Around 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, a neighbor, Keith Lehto, reported seeing sparks coming from the house next to his. According to an IPSD report, no one was living in the house that is a... Full story
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — “Glee” actor Cory Monteith died of an overdose of heroin and alcohol, the British Columbia coroner’s office said Tuesday. “There is no evidence to suggest Mr. Monteith’s death was anything other than a most tragic accident,” the office said in a statement. The 31-year-old was found dead in his Vancouver, British Columbia, hotel room on Saturday, after he didn’t check out on time. He was believed to be alone when he died. Police said Monteith had been out wi... Full story
UPSON, Wis. — Local Wisconsin politicians sent a letter to Gogebic Taconite president Bill Williams, asking him to immediately remove the “heavily-armed, masked commando security forces” currently hired to protect the company’s property, the site of a proposed iron mine near Upson. Sen. Bob Jauch (D-Poplar) and Rep. Janet Bewley (D-Ashland) sent the joint letter, called the hiring “horrifying” and “appalling.” “These kind of security forces are common in third world countries, but they don’t be... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING – Spirits were high Sunday as local Independence Day celebrations concluded with a full day of activities in Bruce Crossing. Events began at 8 a.m. with a communitywide church service lead by the Rev. Ted Trudgeon, of Ewen. Other morning events included a breakfast at VFW Post 9345 in Bruce Crossing, a pie contest, the start of a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, a fun walk/run and tot run and a performance by Marty’s Goldenaires at Bruce Crossing Township Park. Spectators turned out... Full story
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Post of the Michigan State Police celebrated 95 years serving Michigan Wednesday with an open house for citizens to meet personnel and find out more about what state troopers do. Jay Peterson was on hand from the state crime lab in Marquette, which has a brand new facility with state-of-the-art equipment. The lab not only processes fingerprints there, but also handles polygraphs and drug analyses. One of seven crime labs in the state, the Marquette lab handles the e... Full story
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (AP) — Republican Gov. Scott Walker signed a $70 billion, two-year state budget Sunday that he said invests in state education, residents and infrastructure, but that Democrats complained will mostly help the wealthy. The budget approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature includes all of Walker's priorities, including a $650 million income tax cut, expansion of private school vouchers and changes to the state's Medicaid and food stamp programs. Walker signed the b... Full story
KIMBALL, Wis. — Two Philadelphia men were injured in the two-car collision on U.S. 2, near Valley Road, in Kimball Thursday at 10:31 p.m., according to an Iron County Sheriff's Department release. The two brothers, 22 and 29, were traveling east on U.S. 2 when they swerved to avoid hitting a deer. There was an unconfirmed report that a deer horn was found at the scene. Their vehicle struck a westbound truck driven by a 58-year-old Ontario man. All three men were transported by Beacon Ambulance to Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. Because... Full story
HURLEY — A Hurley businessman pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to deliver narcotics as part of a plea agreement Thursday in Iron County Court and he'll be on probation for two years. Daniel F. Rossi, 52, owner and operator of Rossi Wear on Silver Street, and his attorney, Anthony Stella, reached a plea agreement with special prosecuting attorney Susan Sommer, of Phelps, Wis. Originally, Rossi had also been charged with one count of manufacture or deliver of schedule I and II narcotics and one count of possession with i... Full story
HURLEY — A felony robbery count and three misdemeanor charges were filed in Iron County Court Friday against a Stevens Point woman in a June 11 heated confrontation at the site of a proposed iron mine. Katie Kloth, 26, is alleged to have committed the crimes near the site of the mine in the town of Anderson, near Upson, during a protest demonstration. The criminal complaint filed by Iron County District Attorney Marty Lipske charges that Kloth used force to grab and destroy a camera, wrestling it away from a Gogebic-Taconite employee, who s... Full story
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — Vilas County Sheriff Frank Tomlanovich, 61, died Wednesday at his home following a short illness. A news release from the Vilas County Sheriff’s Department said Tomlanovich’s family was by his side. Funeral services are pending. Tomlanovich was employed with Vilas County for 34 years, beginning in 1979 after working for the Eagle River Police Department. He was a sheriff’s department patrol deputy for about 15 years and was promoted to the detective sergeant’s position in 1994, serving in that capacity for 16 years, ac... Full story
IRONWOOD — Grab a leash and some walking shoes because the third annual Hound Dog Hike is set for Saturday at Camp K-Nine in Ironwood. The event kicks off with a walking parade at 9 a.m. and runs through 1 p.m. All proceeds from the event benefit the HOPE Animal Shelter in Ironwood. The goal is to raise $2,500 for the shelter, and according to Donna Matusewic from Camp K-Nine, the goal has been met each year. “It’s really worthwhile to know that the animals are taken care of, and that we have... Full story
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has denied an appeal from the Bad River Band to stop exploratory drilling near Upson. Late last week, DNR waste management director Ann Coakley said the drilling will continue. The Bad River Band of Indians contended the impact of drilling was not fully considered during the 10 days the DNR had to decide on whether or not to allow Gogebic Taconite to drill. Coakley said G-TAc met all of the requirements of the law for exploration and there was nothing in the letter from the tribe to... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — The Wakefield News publisher emeritus Henry R. “Hank” Backman, 82, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died peacefully Friday, June 14, 2013, at his home, with his loving family by his side. Hank was born on Aug. 4, 1930, in Ramsay, the son of Henry G. and Helia Hilda (Hakala) Backman. He attended Ramsay School and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1949. Hank also attended the University of Wichita, Wichita, Kan.; the College of San Mateo, San Mateo, Calif.; and the Unive... Full story
ONTONAGON — For forty years John Gravier has run the football fields, basketball courts and tracks across the Western Upper Peninsula. He is affectionately known as a zebra by many and occasionally there may have been some cheers and boos. Gravier is a referee. This winter he was honored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association for 40 years as a referee. Although John could not attend the dinner honoring long time referees, the Association presented him with a trophy in which is e... Full story
HURLEY — Elementary and middle school students from the Hurley K-12 School took a different route to school Tuesday, participating in the school’s first Walk to School Day. Students, parents, teachers and staff members lined up at Super One parking lot in Hurley and walked west on Center Drive, dressed in Hawaiian shirts, leis and other tropical garb. There was music and officers from the Iron County Sheriff’s Department and Hurley Police Department escorted the walkers along the route. “Ever... Full story
IRONWOOD — “The Porkies is a place full of wonder and legend. It’s a wonderful place for imaginary crimes,” Henry Kisor, mystery writer, told a crowd of about 20 Saturday morning at Ironwood’s Carnegie Library. Kisor discussed his fourth Steve Martinez mystery, Hang Fire. Martinez is the fictional police officer in Kisor’s novels who keeps finding another mystery to solve in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Hang Fire is a term which refers to the misfire of a muzzle loader, said Kisor. The book is ab... Full story
HURLEY — Third grade students from the Hurley K-12 School helped beautify the downtown by planting flowers along Silver Street Monday. Students, paired with adult volunteers, placed flowers and plants in planters located on the sidewalks. Joy Schelble, nutrition educator coordinator for the Iron County University of Wisconsin-Extension office, coordinated the event, along with the Master Gardeners and the city of Hurley. Schelble has been working with the school district’s school garden, and... Full story
LAKE GOGEBIC, Mich. — Paul H. Uerling, 85, of Lake Gogebic, entered eternal life on Sunday, May 12, 2013. Paul, a baptized child of God, was born on June 7, 1927, in Colby, Wis., the son of Theodore P. and Naomi (Fulton) Uerling. He graduated from Marenisco High School in 1945. Paul enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Jan. 29, 1945, and served in NTC, Great Lakes, Ill., NATechTRACEN in Jacksonville, Fla., and the U.S. Naval Operating Base in Guam, Mariana Islands. He was honorably discharged on M... Full story
CLEVELAND (AP) — Prosecutors said Thursday they may seek the death penalty against Ariel Castro, the man accused of imprisoning three women at his home for a decade, as police charged that he impregnated one of his captives at least five times and made her miscarry by starving her and punching her in the belly. The horrific allegations were contained in a police report that also said another one of the women, Amanda Berry, was forced to give birth in a plastic kiddie pool. Cuyahoga County p...
BESSEMER — During their closing arguments, prosecuting attorney Richard Adams and defense attorney Rudy Perhalla discussed a variety of options and theories for and against the conviction of Kenneth Wayne Peters, 50, of Bessemer. Peters is on trial for allegedly murdering his 79-year-old wife Ethel Grzena-Peters in August 2012. Prosecution Adams started his closing arguments by writing a list of things that were discussed in the trial; deceit, motive, opportunity, geography, topography, w...
BESSEMER — To have the cup, or not have the cup. That is the question. That was the theme of Monday’s trial against Kenneth Wayne Peters, 50, of Bessemer. Peters is on trial for allegedly murdering his 79-year-old wife Ethel Grzena-Peters in August 2012. Peters continued to be cross examined by prosecuting attorney Richard Adams about his actions leading up the his wife’s disappearance on Aug. 4, 2012. According to a previous testimony from Tiffany Youngberg, Peters was drinking gin from a pur...
ONTONAGON — What started out as a nice Sunday kayak ride for two Ontonagon men ended up a cold spill into icy waters and an even colder night in the woods for one of them. The Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Department reported the men set in to the Firesteel River early Sunday afternoon. Undersheriff Gerald Balcomb said the river was very fast with the spring run-off and one of the kayaks overturned and spilled its driver into the water. The second kayaker assisted the spilled man, helping him to shore. The second kayaker continued to the Fir...
To the Editor: I often see in my mind’s eye a picture of Lady Justice with her blindfold around her neck, scale broken beyond repair, dress ripped, being chased out of the White House by Eric Holder and President Barack Obama. This week a new picture came into my head: one of Lady Liberty with a suicide vest locked on with the torch replaced by a dead-man switch she dare not let go of. Are the terrorists winning? I watched as the people of Boston cheered law enforcement as they concluded a weeklong search for the surviving marathon bomber. G... Full story
