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Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD — The city of Ironwood was awarded grant funds to help investigate residential water service lines to determine which contain lead or galvanized steel, according to a Tuesday announcement from state Rep. Greg Markkanen, R-Hancock. The nearly $215,000 Drinking Water Asset Management grant was awarded by the state Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy and funded through the Michigan Clean Water Plan. The Ironwood portion is part of a $500 million investment for infrastructure upgrades, such as replacing water service l...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ironwood Planning Commission expects to complete the site plan and conditional review process for the adult-use marijuana establishment license applications within a month. At its Thursday meeting the commission 5-0 accepted updated site plans and conditional use permits for CultivateD, LLC, an Ironwood company with plans for a retail location at 326 W. McLeod Ave., and a class C grower and processor marijuana establishment at 1700 Iron King Road. Commissioner Stephanie Hollaoway, a...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WATERSMEET - Ten graduates of the Watersmeet K-12 School proudly received their diplomas on Tuesday morning in the Watersmeet Pavilion. The kindergarten ceremony was every bit as solemn and dignified as that of high school graduates, who already had their own ceremony on May 28. "It was a really strange year," began Charly Sartori, the kindergarten teacher, who noted the COVID-19 pandemic that has been in play for more than a year. Sartori told parents,...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - A warm, sunny evening and the promise of an entertaining and educational experience drew a few hundred people to the Ironwood Downtown City Square for First Friday. The roar of applause showed the crowd was indeed pleased with the dance and story presentation of Woodland Sky Native American Dance Company. Heather Nyman, of Bessemer, said she enjoyed watching the event with her children, Bryce and Keira Martin. "The dress was pretty...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] With temperatures hovering around 90 degrees across the reagion on Saturday, it was not uncommon to see motorbikes, convertibles and kids running through sprinklers. Adding to the activity was what the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources called a “Free Fun Weekend” in relation to trails, parks and waterways. On both Saturday and Sunday, park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail fees were not required in any of the state’s 49 state parks, 15 state forests, numerous waterways or 44 state trail...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] BESSEMER — The Bessemer Area School District on Thursday approved the use of Massie Field for the annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration. The board’s 4-1 decision followed discussion regarding concerns about trash, certain fireworks that litter the field with casings, preventing the consumption of alcohol and use of tobacco on school property, and planning the flow of crowds in and out of the stadium. The approval stipulated that the Fourth of July Committee assume responsibility for fie...
WATERSMEET — The last day of school in Watersmeet isn’t until Friday, but district officials are gearing up for a busy summer of more education. The district is planning an eight-week Summer Skills Camp. The summer school for all grade levels of kids who live in the district will meet Monday through Thursday. The day will begin with breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by class from 9 to noon, and lunch from noon to 1 p.m. “We are very excited about the opportunity to provide the Summer Skills Camp and these two meals throughout this program as well...
IRONWOOD — The Memorial Day weekend offered a glimpse of a city emerging from a pandemic and excited to be open again in time for the summer, according to members of the Ironwood Economic Development Corporation at their Thursday meeting. John Wyssling, EDC chair, said Memorial Day weekend was interesting with new and existing businesses opening downtown. He was providing a tour for a group from Chicago and said they were impressed. “They enjoyed the new park (downtown city square) and seeing the businesses open and the new places,” Wyssl...
BESSEMER - There was a senior among seniors at the A.D. Johnston High School commencement exercise this past Friday in Bessemer. Bessemer Area School District presented an honorary diploma to Charles Tirpik, a Bessemer resident who forwent the remainder of his senior year of high school in 1967 to enlist in the U.S. Army. This is the second consecutive year that Bessemer Area Schools has honored a veteran who left high school before they were able to get their diploma, said Daniel Niemi, superin...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] Area residents in need of groceries can find both relief and support in two federal programs aimed at helping persons who meet requirements relating to income, age and location. According to Linda Cossi of the Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency in Bessemer, the Food and Nutrition Service - an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - offers both of the following programs: 1. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program is a monthly program aimed at...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — Live entertainment returns to First Fridays starting with the Woodland Sky Native American Dance Company. Woodland Sky, a theatrical, authentic performance group of Ojibwe, Menominee, Potawatomi, Lakota and Apache nation dancers, will perform at 6 p.m. Friday at the Ironwood Downtown City Square on the corner of Aurora and Lowell Streets. The members share stories from their heritage using traditional songs and dances, according to the group. “I am just excited to be adding more var...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] BESSEMER — One silver lining from the pandemic might be improved access to Michigan State University Extension programming, according to the district director who addressed the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners at a recent meeting. Paul Putnam, MSU district director of virtual programs and online resources, responded to concerns that outside of preschool through high school programming the adult participation in agriculture, business, health, nutrition and environment programming has been lower...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission held its last of several budget workshops in the past few months as members will consider approval of a proposed 2021-22 fiscal year budget on June 14. There is $3,660,000 in total general fund revenues, which is a 23% decrease from the $4,752,000 in 2020-2021. At the same time the city’s overall fund balance is a 5% increase of $14,308 over the previous year, said Paul Lind, city treasurer and finance officer. There will be a 3% decrease in general governmen...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - A Memorial Day service at Lakeside Cemetery in Wakefield began with a parade of colors by the combined Honor Guard of American Legion Post 11 and VFW Post 9084. VFW Commander Chad Carlson introduced the main participants and led the "Pledge of Allegiance," and the Wakefield-Marenisco junior-senior high school band played the national anthem. Carlson and Legion Commander Russ Korpi Jr. were the Officers of the Day. Legion Chaplain Mike Salli...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - The skies were bright and sunny for the Ironwood Memorial Day services that included a parade and ceremonies at the Veterans monument at Historic Depot Park and at Riverside Cemetery. The event included veterans, auxiliary and other support from American Veterans (AMVETS), Disabled American Veterans, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post 5. "On this solemn occasion we are here to honor our veterans and...
OMA, Wis. — A Hazelhurst man died as a result of injuries from an all-terrain vehicle crash in Oma on Saturday, according to a press release from the Iron County Sheriff’s Office. County emergency dispatch received a 911 call at approximately 7:55 p.m., reporting an ATV crash on Trail 17 at Riverside Drive, in the Town of Oma, according to Sheriff Paul Samardich. The 36 year old ATV operator was traveling north and appeared to have struck an object and was ejected from his machine and struck a tree. The rider was traveling in a group but the...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Temperatures in the 40s did not lessen the enthusiasm of a Thursday evening drive-by tribute to seniors that were set to graduate from Wakefield-Marenisco K-12 School the following night. The event took place on M-28, next to Sunday Lake, where lantern poles along the paved walking path feature banners with pictures of each pending graduate. The departing students stood next to their respective banners as a casual parade of vehicles drove...
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] ERWIN TOWNSHIP - The East End Schoolhouse, a one room school that was built in 1915, will soon have a new spot and purpose. The Erwin Township Historical Society purchased the school last fall for $10,000 and plans to move and restore the structure, and use it as a museum at their new Erwin Heritage Park. The society ceremony broke ground Thursday at the site of the future heritage park. "For the long term viability of the historical society and to...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] BESSEMER — The Gogebic County Forestry and Parks Commission will have improved access to interior areas of Little Girls Point area properties, following a land swap agreement that was approved by the County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday. The board approved a resolution for the Gogebic County Forestry and Parks Commission to enter a land exchange agreement with Joseph Hilborn, or Wakefield. The county will provide Hilborn with 30 acres of county owned land in Wakefield Township, in exchange fo...
LANSING — A former Catholic priest will serve from eight to 15 years in prison following a sentencing hearing on Wednesday in Ontonagon County Court, according to a Thursday announcement from the office of the Michigan Attorney General. Gary Jacobs, 75, a former priest in Upper Peninsula parishes in Ontonagon and Dickinson counties, was sentenced following guilty pleas on three counts of criminal sexual conduct first degree and one count of criminal sexual conduct second degree. The charges stem from the time Jacobs was a clergyman in the c...
WAKEFIELD - After a school shutdown in March of 2020, followed by fluctuating restrictions ever since, students at Wakefield-Marenisco K-12 School have just begun enjoying their regular activities in recent months. As the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be winding down, one of those activities is the freedom to play disc golf, which enthusiasts describe as a cross between regular golf and tossing a Frisbee back and forth. Persons driving past the school might notice the bright yellow disc...
