Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] BESSEMER — The Finance, Budgeting and Auditing Committee of the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners on Thursday considered a possible economic recovery opportunity. During the committee meeting prior to the full board meeting, the discussion focused on a recommendation of the Michigan Economic Development Council to hire a county economic recovery coordinator. The idea was one solution from meetings following the closure of the Ojibway Correctional Facility, said Juliane Giackino, county a...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - Christmas is a time when many friends and families gather from near and far, with many returning home for a visit. Traditions often arise - like attending worship, gathering for meals and even last minute shopping for gifts to be exchanged. Tuesday - Christmas Eve - was busy with last minute shoppers visiting local stores up until most of them closed earlier than usual to allow employees to spend time with families. Ron and Mary Ann...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield City Council voted Monday evening to refer the continuing status of the Split Rock Trail Association to the Planning Commission. At issue is a lease that City Manager Rob Brown drafted at the request of SRTA members. As Brown explained in a related communiqué to council members, the city so far has not engaged in any formal terms with SRTA, which officially formed as a nonprofit corporation in 2019 after several years of working to create about three miles of trails in the area f...
By JERRY EDDE Special to the Globe The tiny birds were perched on a limb hanging over Planter Creek Road and I could see the distinct dark "cheek patch" on the females. I wrote PUFI (purple finch) on my scratch pad, when suddenly, they all flew down on the road for some unknown "treat." Sure enough I could then see the deep purplish-red on the breast of the males thus confirming my identification. This was our 22nd Christmas Bird Count on Saturday and it was the first day of winter. It...
IRONWOOD — The ordinance regarding marihuana establishments will have a public workshop before revisions are considered in the new year, according to business of the Ironwood City Commission meeting on Monday. The commission 3-0 approved an amendment that changed the sunset date of Article I, Marihuana Establishments, Sec. 36-6 of the current Ordinance No. 521, Book 5 from Jan. 31 to March 31, 2020. City Commissioners Rick Semo and Joseph Cayer were not present with excused absences. The reason for the amendment is to allow for a workshop with...
ONTONAGON - A new season kicked off last Friday at the Porcupine Mountains Ski Area in Ontonagon, and skiers and snowboarders were more than ready. "So happy to have the hill open," said Sherrie McCabe of Ontonagon, who added on Saturday that she hits the slopes "every chance I get." McCabe's friend, Winnie Huron of Ontonagon, said she was on the hill all day Friday and then returned for more fun the next day. "It's lovely, especially in the gladed runs in the woods," she said. "There's just a...
IRONWOOD - A Saturday morning "Christmas for Kids" event at the Ironwood Township Hall featured a steady line of children waiting for the chance to tell Santa what they hope to receive for Christmas. The Ironwood Township Volunteer Fire Department sponsored the annual event, which included a gift for each child in attendance. "It makes people happy," said Fire Chief Scott Carlson with a big grin. Also available was a light lunch of hot dogs, chips, Christmas cookies and beverages. After time...
IRONWOOD - It would be hard to fit many more people inside the Contrast Coffee in downtown Ironwood Sunday night as a large crowd turned out to see members of the Ewen-Trout Creek acapella choir perform. The group of 13 students performed acapella renditions of a mix of Christmas and pop songs to the approximately 50 audience members in attendance. E-TC music teacher Brad Besonen said the district's choir has 27 members, but using 13 of the more experienced singers makes it easier for the group...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER - When Sandra Genisot accepted a position last year from the Bessemer Area School District, it was not a random decision. "I knew I was supposed to do this," said the Wisconsin native who was hired to start a choir program at the A.D. Johnston Junior and Senior High School in Bessemer. She also teaches vocal music to students in kindergarten and grades one through six at Bessemer's Washington Elementary School. When Genisot first assembled her hig...
Megan Hughes/Daily Globe The Ayer Street Voices perform “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” at their concert Friday night at the Historic Ironwood Theatre. The group, which consists of seventh and eighth grade students, performed a medley of songs that aimed to capture the spirit of the holiday....
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD — Christmas may have come early for the animals at the HOPE Animal Shelter as the Ironwood sixth graders collected goods to donate to the Ironwood animal shelter. Shelter staff and one of the shelter's dogs, Gus, visited the sixth graders Friday to thank them for the donations. “It will all be put to good use … it's stuff that we use on an everyday basis, so it's stuff that's needed,” said HOPE director Randy Kirchhoff. He said the shelter takes care of roughly 500 cats and dogs each ye...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] MERCER, Wis. — The Mercer Township Board of Supervisors on Thursday voted 4-0 to support a resolution for the Friends of the Mercer Public Library summer landscaping plans. The action was not required but the supervisors wanted public record to show support for the work to create an outdoor reading space, concrete patio and garden area. Town supervisor Eric Snow was not present. “The Friends of the Library are paying for the entire project and we are not asking for anything from the town,” said...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - Officials from four commercial air service companies were in Ironwood Wednesday to compete for the next two-year contract serving Gogebic-Iron County Airport. Gogebic-Iron County Airport operates with Essential Air Service (EAS) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The subsidies go to airlines that provide commercial passenger service to rural and small-community airports. The air services that outlined EAS service...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] LANSING — State Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan, recently introduced two bills designed to change how the Michigan Department of Corrections closes prisons, requiring the department to consider the potential economic fallout of the closures and holding a public hearing on the decisions. McBroom said the legislation came after the Senate Oversight Committee heard testimony earlier this year from the state’s Office of the Auditor General that the MDOC hadn’t retained sufficient documentation to support the...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — The city of Ironwood is awaiting final approval for funding of two projects that improve the Beltline Trail and Curry Park. The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund board recommended a $38,100 project to renovate campsites at Curry Park. The board also recommended $14,800 for acquisition of approximately 5 acres of railroad grade to extend the in-town Southern Beltline Trail route in Ironwood. The recommendations are now with the state legislature for review as part of the a...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] HURLEY, Wis. - The Hurley K-12 School auditorium was packed with parents and grandparents of kindergarten through fourth-grade students Wednesday for the annual Christmas concert. The kindergarten through second-grade performed first, with each grade singing a few holiday songs along with some cheerful dancing, jumping and festive props. The third and fourth-grade students followed an intermission with another round of songs and then all the upper...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — The Bessemer City Council voted Monday evening to adopt Ordinance No. 373, which will grant the planning commission greater flexibility in reviewing site plans for accessory structures, including garages, that have not met existing standards. City Manager Charly Loper reported the action to the Globe on Tuesday. In a written report to council members, Loper stated, “As we have a very old community, many of our existing garages are legally non-conforming.” She added that the ordinance will...
By LARRY HOLCOMBE [email protected] IRONWOOD — Joyful sounds of the Christmas season will continue at the Historic Ironwood Theatre this week. Coming off last weekend’s Community Christmas show and the Luther L. Wright High School band concert on Monday, the holiday hits just keep coming as LLW’s Accent! will perform on the HIT stage on Friday at 7 p.m., followed by the Blue Canvas Christmas show on Sunday at 4 p.m. The Blue Canvas Christmas features the eight-piece house band of the Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfi...
