Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] BESSEMER — The city of Bessemer will be applying for two grants to help cover the cost of a new trailhead for the Iron Belle Trail behind City Hall. City Manager Charly Loper told the city’s Recreation Committee on Dec. 16 that she felt it would be best to apply for both the grant from the Economic Development Authority and the one from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Loper said they would see which grant the city is approved for, or, if both, then decide which grant to accept. In ord...
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] BESSEMER — Officials from Republic Services were on hand Monday, Dec. 20, at the Bessemer City Council meeting to discuss issues the city has been having with the waste disposal company. City manager Charly Loper complimented Republic on the communication between its company representatives and the city, but said that the city had to do too much communicating with the residents on the garbage company’s behalf. Loper said there have been times with whole neighborhoods were being missed by garbage collec...
OMA, Wis. — Deputies from the Iron County Sheriff’s Office took a man into custody late Thursday evening after a report of a domestic disturbance at a Oma residence turned into an armed standoff with authorities. According to the release from Sheriff Paul Samardich, deputies were called to the scene of a domestic disturbance at 11:30 p.m., where the informant said both parties had been drinking. When deputies arrived, they found a “frantic” woman holding a toddler standing at the kitchen patio door. As the women let the deputies in, a man ent...
By ZACHARY MARANO [email protected] BESSEMER — The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners heard a court update from District Court Judge Michael Pope at their regular meeting on Wednesday. Pope said that the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission recently found that the state’s criminal defense system was not up to standard. As part of the state’s changes to improve the system, he said that public defenders are required to receive continuing education on how to represent their clients. He said that the state is also increasing what publi...
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Lori Modjewski, vice president of operations and human resources at the First National Bank in Wakefield retired on Wednesday after 43 and a half years of service. "Things are changing, so it's time. Trying to keep up with the technology is getting to be hard at times," Modjewski told the Daily Globe. "I'm just looking for a little bit more relaxing lifestyle. It's time for some of the younger ones to do some of the work." Modjewski grew up...
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] IRONWOOD - Gogebic Community College will soon have a fourth Zoom room. The board approved funding a biology Zoom room during its regular meeting on Tuesday night. "The addition of a Zoom room keeps a tested, common platform that is already in place on campus," said Steve Spets, director of Information Technology. According to college president George McNulty, the new Zoom room will not only update that area of the college, but it will "create a...
IRONWOOD — Effective Jan. 1, 2022, the Ottawa National Forest will resume permit requirements for personal-use firewood gathering, according to release from the U.S. Forest Service. Permits are available at district offices and cost $5 per ccf (100 cubic feet), with a minimum of 4 ccf — thus, the minimum fee for a permit is $20. The Ottawa Nation Forest has allowed for free personal-use firewood gathering since early 2020 to support households that rely on firewood for home heating and to limit the need for office visits during the COVID-19 pub...
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield-Marenisco school board reviewed a bid from Nasi Construction for the district’s window replacement project during its regular meeting on Monday. The bid for $1,164,719 was the only bid the district received and was over budget. The bid included $295,000 to replace the windows in the gymnasium. In order to reduce costs, the board decided not to replace the windows in the gym at this time, dropping the cost to $869,719. Superintendent Jason Gustafson said he will work with Nasi Construction to find cost saving mea...
IRONWOOD - The Friends of the Miners Memorial Heritage Park will host their 10th annual Candlelight Snowshoe on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. The event starts and ends at the Aurora Club at 101 Penokee Road, a change in location from previous years that will provide a comfortable place to gather before and after, according to spokesperson Mike Ivey. Participants of all ages are invited to hike, snowshoe or cross country ski along a one-mile section of candlelit trail in the Miners Park. There will be...
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] BESSEMER — Santa, Mrs. Claus, and several of their elves made an appearance at the Bessemer VFW Post 3673 on Saturday afternoon to hand out gifts to children for the VFW’s second annual Santa drive-thru event. “It went well,” said Donna Frello, post commander. “We distributed 150 gift bags.” Parents drove through the VFW parking lot and were given a gift bag for each child in the car. The gift bags contained a craft kit, cookies, candy, a Christmas plush toy and other holiday goodies. This was the sec...
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] IRONWOOD - Residents of the Westgate Nursing Home participated in a variety of crafts with the assistance of students in the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District's CNA program on Thursday. Students helped residents to make clothes pin reindeer, popsicle stick Christmas trees, and paint a picture of a snowman, Santa Claus, or Christmas Tree. "The resident's ability to participate determined the craft they would do with each resident," said Aman...
By ZACHARY MARANO [email protected] HANCOCK — An update from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department on Thursday said that there have been more than 200 new COVID-19 cases in Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties since Dec. 8. There were 68 new COVID-19 cases in Gogebic County, 13 new cases in Ontonagon, 26 new cases in Baraga, 106 new cases in Houghton and three new cases in Keweenaw, for a total of 216 new cases in seven days. There were also three deaths in Gogebic, three deaths in Houghton, one death i...
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] IRONWOOD — Gogebic Community College has had vacancies in key administrative roles for nearly a year. The college hired the Association of Community College Trustees to assist with its search to fill the vacancies of vice president of student services and athletics, and vice president of businesses services in October. The positions were formerly held by Erik Guenard, who resigned as vice president of business services in October; Jeanne Graham, who retired as vice president of student services in D...
By ZACHARY MARANO [email protected] HURLEY — The Iron County Comprehensive Planning/Land and Zoning Committee met on Tuesday to discuss bringing accessory buildings into compliance with county ordinances. Assistant Administrator Gerry Nasi said some residents have applied for permits for accessory buildings such as garages and converted them into living spaces after constructing them. He said that these buildings are not being taxed properly because their owners are still paying for accessory buildings rather than residential d...
ONTONAGON — The difficulty in finding substitute teachers on often short notice is a problem faced by many school districts. In an attempt to solve this problem in Ontonagon, the Ontonagon Area School Board this week decided to add to the staff a long-term substitute teacher. Superintendent Jim Bobula was authorized to hire a long-term sub who would assist with ninth grade and be available for other needs as they arise. Bobula said he or she would cover any class. Tuesday’s board meeting opened with the swearing in of a new member, Joshua Yak...
By ZACHARY MARANO [email protected] BESSEMER - Ross Solberg was appointed to be the next Gogebic County sheriff on Wednesday by Prosecutor Nick Jacobs and District Court Judge Anna Talaska, effective Jan. 1. The date of the swearing-in ceremony has not yet been determined. "(I) want nothing but the best for the sheriff's office and the citizens of the county," Solberg said. "I will work hard at maintaining a strong working criminal justice system. I will keep the sheriff's office up to...
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a resident to run a flower shop in her home at 3507 E. Pierce St. during its regular meeting on Tuesday. Ashley Radowski spoke with the board about her plans for the businesses and answered questions. She said her plans for the business have changed and she no longer plans to operate a general flower shop with a store front. Instead, she will focus on floral arrangements for weddings and private events. City manager R...
BESSEMER — Washington Elementary students will have an opportunity to get their COVID-19 vaccines on Friday. The school is hosting a vaccine clinic for its students to get their first dose from 9 a.m. to noon. The clinic is offered in conjunction with the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District and the Western U.P. Health Department, which will be on site to administer the vaccine to the students. Principal Mark Switzer said it is not required for anyone, but if they want to get vaccinated, they can with parental permission. “I’m not s...
IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission approved a special water rate for the Ironwood Snowmobile Olympus, a water and sewer infrastructure project and bids for a new portable generator at a lift station at its regular meeting on Monday. The city commission approved a request from the Friends of the Gogebic County Fair for a special water rate for their 2021-2022 Snowmobile Olympus being held at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds on Dec. 31 and Jan. 7-9. The town offers a 50% water rate to events that bring people to the community to help s...
By ZACHARY MARANO [email protected] MERCER, Wis. — The MECCA Trails system will be ready for its second annual Winterfest on Feb. 5, according to a release from organizers. This year’s events will be held in person on Feb. 5 with virtual options between Dec. 18 and Feb. 18. Cross-country skiers will have three races to choose from, including the Flowage 15K Freestyle, the Clair d’ Loon 5K and the Turtle River Pursuit. The Flowage 15K Freestyle showcases most of the MECCA Trails system and is rated moderate to advanced with numer...
