Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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...
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...
