Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] IRONWOOD - The ProStar Snowmobile Olympus ended before noon on Sunday due to repeated reports of "snow dust" on the track at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds in Ironwood. "It was snowing hard earlier, and then it stopped, but it's sure to start again," said local race director Greg Basom after the closure. Basom said race workers cleared the track several times during the morning, but added regarding racers that "once it gets bad enough that the ones in the...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] ERWIN TOWNSHIP - Kids in Gogebic and Iron counties had a chance to try out cross-country skiing as the Sisu Endurance Team kicked off its third season of skiing Sunday with a try-it-out day at ABR Trails in Erwin Township. "A lot of kids showed up, a lot of parents were in here asking questions and interested. I thought it went awesome," Iron County 4-H Youth Development Educator Neil Klemme said. The roughly 22 kids who participated Sunday had the...
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] EWEN — Personnel issues were on the agenda at the recent Ewen-Trout Creek school board meeting. The district hired a new physical education/health teacher Tyler Thomas, of Negaunee. Thomas is a recent graduate of Northern Michigan University. The board also accepted the resignation of first-grade teacher Kayla Peterson, who has accepted a position with the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District. The board thanked Peterson for her service. E-TC Business Manager Tammy Gibson advised the board of a new h...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] With nearly 100 inches of snow having fallen as of Friday, the weather is an ongoing concern for both area residents and any employee whose job it is to clear pathways or maneuver through them. Wakefield City Manager Rob Brown said Friday that his employees have been busy clearing excess snow from streets on days with no precipitation. "They try to haul snow at night," he said in relation to the ease of working during lower traffic times. Both Brown and Be...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - It may be the middle of winter and there's lots of snow on the ground across the Gogebic Range, but there were plenty of activities in Ironwood Friday during the city's monthly First Friday event, including a screening of "Caddyshack" at the Historic Ironwood Theatre. So - to paraphrase Bill Murray's groundskeeper character, Carl Spackler - locals had that going for them, which was nice. January's First Friday also featured a bonfire and...
By JAN TUCKER news@yourdailyglobe,com SILVER CITY — The recent snow storm dumped 12 inches of new snow on the Porcupine Mountain Ski Hill and mountain manager Bill Perrin said that has helped the skiing with all runs open and covered. Perrin added it will be a busy few months with some major events slated in the next couple of months. One of the newer events will be the guided Snow Shoe Hike on Jan. 11, 18, 25, and Feb. 1, 15 and 22. Hikers will take a free chairlift ride to the top of the hill and then snowshoe down. Perrin said the hike is a...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - More than 200 of the best snowmobile racers in North America will be in Ironwood this weekend to show just how fast the stock and modified machines can go around the ice-covered oval track at the Gogebic County Fair Grounds. The Ironwood Snowmobile Olympus will be held Jan. 4-5, 2020 at the fairgrounds racetrack, 648 West Cloverland Drive. The event is one of six annual competitions that are sanctioned by the United States Snowmobile...
MERCER, Wis. — As the United Kingdom faces Brexit — an exit from the European Union — Fe University’s next course offering will explore nearly three quarters of a millenium of history of the British Isles. “The Making — and Unmaking — of the United Kingdom: 1283-present” will be taught by historian Mary Magray on three consecutive Wednesday mornings from Jan. 29 to Feb. 12 at the Mercer Community Center. “The United Kingdom is much in the news today because of the ongoing political crisis caused by Brexit — its 2016 vote to leave the European...
MINOCQUA, Wis. — The town of Minocqua announced temporary snowmobile routes Monday to allow riders to avoid unsafe ice conditions on area lakes. The routes are designed to allow visitors staying within town limits to access the snowmobile trails. Visitors staying at the Aqua Aire Motel, AmericInn and Best Western Plus Concord Inn can reach the Bearskin Trail by using Torpy Park and Lakeshore Drive. Once on the trail, riders can either go south on the Bearskin Trail or north to Doctor Pink Drive to access the trails on 70 West. Visitors s...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - The fireworks were vivid under star-filled skies and snow covered ski hills and the sounds crackled sharply in the cold air to give crowds of patrons and community a memorial New Year's Eve celebration. It was convenient for people wanting to see more than one display. The torchlight parade and fireworks got underway just before 8 p.m. at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort. That left enough time to drive over to enjoy another...
HURLEY — Registration is currently open for those interested in participating in this year’s Sisu Endurance Team cross-country ski program, with a free try-it-out day Sunday for those considering joining the team. The try-it-out day is scheduled from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday at ABR Ski Trails in Erwin Township. The program has been extended to kindergarteners and first graders this year, according to a team spokesperson, meaning kids K-12 can join the team. It is open to students in both Gogebic and Iron counties. “This is a great opportunity for a...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - With temperatures hovering around freezing and a cold drizzle coming down, people still showed up for the annual fundraising event Saturday evening at Miners Memorial Heritage Park. The annual Candlelight Snowshoe and Ski fundraiser is meant to have families navigate a one-mile course through the park that is lighted by candlelit bags. With the cold drizzle coming down it didn't look promising for a crowd but groups of people were still s...
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] IRONWOOD - Nearly a dozen kids braved Monday's snow to create a snowstorm of their own as part of the Ironwood Carnegie Library's monthly arts and crafts hour. Local artist Arlene Schneller had the young artists create copper snowflakes. She and a band of volunteers guided the children through the process of making their own copper snowflakes with a technique called "repousse." The kids gathered around tables and used tools called styluses to leave...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - The snowstorm that struck the region on Monday afternoon came a bit later than predicted with heavy snow falling in the evening instead. Jacob Horton, a meteorologist with the Weather Service, said there was heavy snow falling as forecasted but that reported measurements were falling short of what was expected by mid-afternoon Monday. The 4 p.m. public report from Ironwood measured 4.3 inches with snow expected to continue in the evening...
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ONTONAGON — The Village of Ontonagon has reached a tentative agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal employees union for a collective bargaining agreement starting Jan. 1. The sides tentatively agreed to a three year contract which: —Kept the current plan. —Added steps to longevity with 25 years at $0.30 and 30 years $0.35 —And increase of 2% in wages for the three year term of the contract. The contract also eliminates post-employment health insurance by 2025 and establi...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — The race must go on might have been the motto among dozens of enthusiastic vintage snowmobile racers eager to get the first competition of the year under their belt. The temperatures were slightly above freezing, making the precipitation coming down a freezing drizzle rather than light snow for the Pro Vintage Race of the Ironwood Snowmobile Olympus on Saturday. The ice was groomed between every few races to keep the surface as good as could be expected. Bruce Kassens, race director f...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — Chamber music will become a regular thing at the Historic Ironwood Theatre. Following their fourth performance at HIT on Sunday, the Garland City Chamber Players have agreed to perform here on the last Sunday of each month going forward, said Zona Wick, president of the HIT board. The free afternoon performances will continue on Jan. 26, to include refreshments and a chance to mingle with the artists and community following the p...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Temperatures near 40 degrees brought steady traffic to the slopes at Big Snow Resort's Indianhead location on Sunday. The impending New Year's holiday attracted numerous folks from other states to enjoy the snow that apparently is in short supply elsewhere. The Daily Globe talked to people from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, North Dakota and Vermont. "The snow starts about Wausau and progressively gets better and better," said Thomas...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - It was his life's ambition to join the military and Sgt. Steven Nelson will now share that passion with others as a U.S. Army recruiter in Ironwood. "Growing up, I always wanted to be in the military, it didn't matter what branch," Nelson said. As he got older Nelson started researching the special units including the U.S. Army Rangers and Special Forces and the U.S. Navy Seals. "The Rangers, and snipers," Nelson said. "I thought, that's...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Winter fun in Gogebic County does not necessarily require tickets or expensive equipment, as several local residents proved here on Friday. Although the Wakefield ice rink is not yet ready for skating, a group of Bessemer residents used only their boots and a good deal of gusto to maneuver around the ice, occasionally falling, but getting right back up for more. "We just moved here a few days ago," said Joseph Miller, who was also referring to...
HURLEY, Wis. — Iron County Trail Safety Committee is working to improve safety awareness and preparedness along Iron County Trails, according to a recent announcement. An initial purchase of 10 first aid kits to be placed at establishments along the trail system was funded by the committee and Greater Northwoods Tavern League, according to the announcement. Each kit is designed for injuries commonly seen on the trails, including a trauma kit to stop bleeding and Mylar blankets to help keep an injured person warm until first responders a...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Ironwood Snowmobile Olympus will be held over the next two weekends with the oval ice racing at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds, 648 West Cloverland Drive. The Pro Vintage Racing will be held this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are 39 vintage class races that run the gamut of super stock, super modified, IFS single track suspension and other categories for older machines. The snowmobiles are pre-1985 but many will run over 100 mp...
By LARRY HOLCOMBE [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Superior Snowshoe Walkers are preparing for another season of weekly excursions on local trails. “With all the snow we’ve had, we’ve been out already a few times,” said Sam Davey, a spokesman for the group. “We did a little work, checking the Michigan Welcome Center trail the other day. There’s no shortage of snow.” As in past years, the group’s first event will be the Mark Fitting Annual Memorial Walk on Jan. 8, starting at Michigan Welcome Center on Cloverland Drive in Ironwood...
