Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] BESSEMER — The Ambulance Committee of the Gogebic County Board will conduct outreach in October for the purpose of explaining the ambulance millage renewal that voters will consider in the Nov. 2 general election. According to information at the county board meeting on Thursday, committee members are planning to schedule two presentations for government leaders in early October. The presentations would be adapted to the needs of each municipality. The committee also plans to hold public events star...
WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP — Members of the Wakefield Township Board of Trustees voted on Tuesday evening to refuse an offer to take over the Indianhead Mountain water system. “My thoughts are that we don’t have a water operator,” said Supervisor Mandy Lake. Moreover, she added, “Billing — we’re not set up for that.” In short, she stated, “We are not in a position to take it over right now.” Treasurer Denise Laessig and Trustee Michael Heikkila voiced support for Lake’s views before the unanimous vote was taken. While summarizing an Aug. 12 meeting of...
IRONWOOD — The 10th annual Hound Dog Hike will be held at the Miners Memorial Heritage Park in Ironwood on Sunday morning. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the hiking begins at 9 from the Iron King Dog Park, on the corner of Ayer Street and Bonnie Road. The dog park is located in the northeast corner of the MMHP. The event continues through noon. Proceeds from the event will benefit the dog park, which is a collaboration of HOPE Animal Shelter, the Friends of the MMHP and the city of Ironwood. “Walkers don’t have to start at 9. It’s me...
By ZACHARY MARANO [email protected] IRONWOOD - As the world's first mass-produced automobile, the Ford Model T was built to be durable. The passage of time has made Model Ts that are still in working condition an unusual sight but Etrayu FitzGerald, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, enjoys keeping his Model T on the road as part of an ongoing family tradition. FitzGerald and his friend Bo Jacison, of Minneapolis, who is originally from Ironwood, rolled into the area this week for an annual...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] HURLEY — The Hurley Finance Committee on Monday will consider the cost of an environmental study to supplement future project proposals to improve Range View Drive. The study proposal was introduced to the Hurley Public Works Committee on Wednesday by public works director Scott Santini. The study would be submitted with a grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, he said. Public works committee chair Robert Lanctoe and members Jamey Francis and Tom Conhartoski deferred t...
IRONWOOD — A strong epoxy smell will prevent people from performing other work at the Pat O’Donnell Civic Center for the duration of ice rink floor painting. In her report to the Civic Center board on Wednesday, manager Michelle Rigoni-Sivula said a company specializing in painting rink floors has completed the initial three coats. There is some paint separation in a few areas that will need to be redone prior to the painting of the lines and circles of the hockey rink. “It has to cure for a week,” she said. The goal is to be completed for a g...
BESSEMER — A policy to reimburse residents some of the cost for freezing water lines was enacted, and an ordinance dealing with the same issues was repealed, following a public hearing during Tuesday’s Bessemer City Council meeting. The new policy will reimburse residents for 50% of their expenses to thaw frozen water lines, up to $100. In order to qualify for the reimbursement, the property owner must have observed any let-run directives, have a structure that is heated and regularly inspected, and left snow above the water line. The pol...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] HURLEY - The Hurley K-12 Science Lab may be ready a few months sooner than anticipated after an equipment supplier said that back orders are expected to arrive in December rather than the anticipated April 2022 delivery. The science furniture is scheduled to be shipped on Dec. 6, and should be installed over the winter break, said Kevin Genisot, school district administrator. The initial phase of the science lab should be ready for staff and...
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] WAKEFIELD — Gogebic County Community Mental Health will aim to end the stigma associated with mental health issues as it hosts the ninth annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes rally on Sept. 15 at the Wakefield VFW Post 9084. “They main goal is to raise awareness (for mental health)” said Angel Robles, GCCMH quality improvement coordinator and community liason. Robles said they want to educate the public and legislators as to why mental health matters, end stigma related to mental illness and intellectual/deve...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] HURLEY - Saturday's Festival Italiano filled Hurley with activity as people relished a return after last year's cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Great weather helped Silver Street to hop with visitors who roamed around open-shopping options and filled up on a variety of food and spirits. It wasn't just any food, as the festival included tradtional Italian fare such as pasta-covered meatballs, as evident in the Banca Club stall, where Shane...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] ONTONAGON — Despite a sprinkling of rain during a Sunday parade, the Ontonagon Labor Day Festival was a huge success, with viewers briefly using umbrellas as the show proceeded without a hitch. The 65th annual event drew a happy, hardy crowd to the third and busiest day of the activities. After being canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival was back in full force with a long and lively parade along River Street. People came from near and far to watch this year’s parade, including She...
MERCER, Wis. — The Mercer Board of Supervisors discussed the federal stimulus bill, essential worker compensation and a bond for broadband services in the county on Thursday. Chairman John Sendra said the town recently received $72,272 in funds from the federal government as part of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act. They will receive the same amount again in a second installment of the stimulus bill in June 2022 for a total of $144,545. The town was also provided money from the state of Wisconsin to compensate essential workers who...
BESSEMER — The Bessemer Recreation Commission discussed ongoing plans for a new trailhead for the Iron Belle Trail behind city hall on Thursday evening. The commission heard from city manager Charly Loper that the Bessemer Area Historical Society and Tom Kangas, a resident historian, had agreed to help draft a letter of the historical significance of the railway to the area and the importance of preserving it with the trailhead. The letter will be used as part of a Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund application. “We just need a let...
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] IRONWOOD - Low income Ironwood residents are receiving fresh produce this year thanks to the efforts of the Norrie Park Community Gardeners. The gardeners decided to use four plots in the garden to grow produce to give to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Ironwood. "Every week we take in five gallon pails (of produce) and they are just so happy to get it," said NPCG board member Helen Slining. Bernie Smith, a board member who manages the garden,...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — After three years of work the city of Ironwood plans to have its revised zoning ordinance ready for approval by the end of the year and after various commissions and boards review the document. In his reports to the Ironwood Economic Development Commission on Wednesday, Tom Bergman, director of city community development, said consultants are creating hyperlinks to assist users in navigating the online zoning ordinance to relevant sections. Once that is complete the role of the EDC w...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] HURLEY — The Iron County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a resolution required to consider a broadband initiative to be decided following a public hearing and special meeting in October. The county board 14-0 approved an initial resolution to consider revenue bond financing in support of a broadband infrastructure proposal from Bugtussel Wireless LLC. Board member Jamey Francis was not present. The approval during the regular meeting followed a public hearing on the broadband bond topic. T...
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Gogebic Community College board focused on staffing during its regular meeting on Tuesday. The board accepted the resignation of Dave Erickson, head of the maintenance and custodial department. He will be retiring Sept. 30. He has worked for the college for 16 and a half years, and led the department for the last four and a half years. “His work ethic and attention to detail are a model to be replicated,” said Erik Guenard, vice president of business services. “During his time at Goge...
By ZACHARY MARANO [email protected] HURLEY, Wis. — The Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Festival Italiano event starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday. This year’s celebration of Italian heritage will include a craft show, games for kids and live music. The festival is returning after it was canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chamber of Commerce Director Rita Franzoi said the festival will be “a day of people getting out and enjoying the last hurrah of summer.” The festival will feature live music startin...
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] IRONWOOD - The fall semester at Gogebic Community Campus started last week. The college marked the occasion with a week of complimentary lunches at the Ironwood campus. "Week One Eats," as it was marketed kicked off with a pizza lunch with college president George McNulty on Monday, Aug. 23. "What a great day on campus!" the college posted on Facebook last week. "We all welcome the energy and excitement brought by our students. We are so lucky."...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] GILE - There was some rain, but not enough to stop a successful 11th annual Danny B Jack and Jill softball tournament this past weekend in Gile. Nathan Fechter, tournament managing director, said it would be a couple of weeks to know how much the tournament raised in support of the Range Suicide Prevention Council this year. It will take some time for all the team and sponsorship money, along with silent auction and raffle funds, to come in before a...
ONTONAGON — The 65th annual Labor Day Festival returns in full this year with parades, the Maxwell Street sale, music and a race. The festival will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with most of the activity on River Street. The festival opens Friday with a community picnic at 5 p.m. at Marina Park featuring free hot dogs, pop and chips. There will be a display of rescue vehicles, Michigan State Police and Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Office vehicles, and the Aspirus helicopter if weather permits. Maxwell Street opens with a bang at 10 a.m...
