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Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD — It’s been a year now since Jason Gustafson took on the role of superintendent for the Wakefield-Marenisco School District, and he’s pleased that board of education members have given him an overall rating of 4 out of 4, or “highly effective.” “I think the year went really well,” said the superintendent in an interview in his office this week. Board members evaluated Gustafson after a closed session on Monday evening, during which they rated an...
By BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] IRONWOOD - More than 100 children enjoyed a Wednesday lunch at Depot Park curtesy of Ironwood Area School's Meet up and Eat Up program. The program provides free meals at the park from 11 a.m., Monday through Friday, to those under the age of 18. Lori Rye, a cook along with her assistant Lori Grbavcich, aka, "Thelma and Louise," served chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, and choice of milk while offering unlimited helpings of fruits and vegetables....
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD — The conversation regarding the Ironwood Area Schools’ branding effort continued Tuesday as district officials held another meeting with various stakeholders. A group of approximately 20 parents, teachers, coaches and community members met at the school to continue the discussion about branding that was started with a meeting in September where the district selected the shade of red it wanted to make the district’s color going forward. Tuesday’s discussion centered on what version...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] BESSEMER — Northern Michigan has a perfent safety rating for busing kids to and from school, and continuing education has a lot to do with that, said organizers of a Wednesday training at A.D. Johnston Junior and Senior High School. There were 44 bus drivers attending the six-hour continuing education that is required every two years under the Pupil Transportation Act of Michigan, said Chris Bergquist, business manager and transportation s...
By BRYAN HELLIOS bhellios@yourdailyglobe IRONWOOD - Northern Michigan University sponsored an updated basic rider course hosted by The Motorcycle Safety Foundation at Gogebic Community College Saturday. According to MSF's website, the popularity of motorcycle riding is increasing all over the country. The rider course offers riders of all skill levels "some of the most comprehensive training available anywhere." All MSF instructors are certified RiderCoaches and are experienced avid riders. For...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] BESSEMER - A Wisconsin man was sentenced to prison in Gogebic County Circuit Court Tuesday for his role in a Marenisco Township home invasion last year. Todd Matthew Norton, 48, of New London, was sentenced to 15-30 years in prison for first-degree home invasion and 7-15 years for assault with intent to do great bodily harm. The two sentences will be served concurrently. He was also ordered, along with his co-defendants, to pay $68,580 in...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD — In their first meeting after school ended last week, the Wakefield-Marenisco district board of education voted Monday to pass its 2019-20 fiscal budget, which includes just over $3 million for both revenue and appropriations in the general fund. The vote followed a budget presentation in a prior budget hearing led by Tina Trevarthen, business manager for the Wakefield-Marenisco school district. She said the budget is based now on an estimated number of 289 students. The general fund i...
By BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] HURLEY - The Hurley K-12 School board approved using Hurley Northstars as the school's mascot name during Monday night's meeting. The change was passed with Leslie Kolesar being the only member to vote "no." Prior to the board's vote, senior class president Ally Rye along with Dayne Stuhr - president of the mascot executive committee - explained how the name was selected. "Once we had it down to three (choices), we sent that out to the whole school...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] MARENISCO - Members of the Marenisco Township board voted 3-2 Monday evening to pass a Marijuana Facilities Ordinance that includes terms in which marijuana enterprise can operate within township boundaries. Ordinance No. 06172019, which is unprecedented in Gogebic County, will require any such entrepreneurs to meet the qualifications for state licensing, which have yet to be determined in Michigan. The action follows last year's vote by citizens to...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — Iron County’s forestry and parks committee approved the winning bids for the county’s 2019 spring timber sale last week, a key source of revenue for the county. A total of 55 bids were received on 17 of the 18 sales up up for bid, with one sale failing to receive a bid. The winning bids the committee approved June 11 are expected to generate approximately $1,228,743 for the county’s coffers. However, the exact amount won’t be known until the parcels are logged. Iron County Forester...
By BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Gogebic Range Trail Authority held an all-terrain vehicle safety course on Saturday at Gogebic Community College. Deborah Fergus, certified Instructor through the Michigan's Department of Natural Resources, stressed to a class of 13 the importance of riding safely and respectively so trails will remain open. "If you go downstate below the bridge, you can not ride like we ride up here," she said. Many roads in the upper peninsula can be...
By BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] HURLEY - Penokee Range 4H Livestock Club hosted a "Haymakers 'n Hotdogs" fundraising event Friday at Cary Mine Market. The event raises money for the club, which in turn is partly used for the "betterment of Iron County's fairgrounds," 4H leader Brock Swartz said. "We have our main show at the market sale," he said. "The kids all display their animals at the fair." The club has installed concrete in the barns to contain any biohazards, he said,...
By BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] MARENISCO — A dozen nature lovers joined an Ottawa National Forest hosted hike to Kakabika Falls on Saturday. The falls is gaining popularity after being selected by the U.S. Postal Service as one of 2019’s ‘Wild and Scenic River’ postage stamps. Ian Shackleford, botanist for the forest service, led a tour down a short trail to where photographer Tim Palmer stood to take his picture of the river back in June of 2013. “I found the very spot,” he said. While walking to the falls, the guide pointed out...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] KIMBALL, Wis. - A two-vehicle crash temporarily closed U.S. 2 in Kimball Friday afternoon. The two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision at around 2 p.m. Friday, Iron County Sheriff Paul Samardich told the Daily Globe, on the highway near Defer Road. Four people were transported by Beacon Ambulance to Aspirus Ironwood Hospital as a result of the crash. The highway had re-opened by 4 p.m. The Iron County Sheriff's Department continues to...
By BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] Bessemer - The auditorium in Bessemer's City Hall filled up fast for Bessemer's Woman's Club Flag Day social on Friday. Barbara Karpus, club secretary and organizer of the social, said the event originated years ago as a way to differentiate themselves from other fundraisers. "A lady who is now deceased, Vivian Paynter and I thought 'Why not have a coffee social on Flag Day,'" she said. "It's a day you can remember, and it went over well." Karpus...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — After seven years of ministering to the spiritual needs of Ironwood Roman Catholics, the Rev. Robb Jurkovich said his next role will be as chaplain of OSF St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group in Escanaba. Jurkovich is pastor of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood. The 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. masses this Sunday will be his last before moving to his next assignment. “I definitely believe there has been an overall growth and strength and love of the faith in this church,” Jurko...
By BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] HURLEY - Outside walls are nearly erected at Hurley K-12 School's Northwoods Manufacturing expansion project and work on the roof deck is expected to take place within a week. The combination of nice weather and contractors doing good work has resulted in no issues and the project is progressing "better then expected," Greg Phillips, construction manager for the school said. "So far everything has gone smoothly and ahead of schedule," he said. In a...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD — In a special meeting Thursday, the Gogebic Range Solid Waste Management Authority’s board took steps to fill several unexpected vacancies that disrupted trash collection several weeks ago. Following the departure of two of the authority’s drivers/collectors at the end of the Memorial Day weekend, authority officials said the remaining staff scrambled to complete the garbage routes along with some temporary help they enlisted. “It was rough, but we are back on schedule,” said Administr...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] BESSEMER — Awareness has improved but people are still victimized by scammers that change and adapt with new technology to stay ahead of prevention efforts, according to local law enforcement. “The scam complaints are a fraction of the daily load but they are increasing every day,” said Sgt. Jay Kangas, with the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department. “They are picking up slowly.” Recent scam complaints include the fake IRS calls, where someone threatens negative action including arrest or lawsuits i...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - The Oman's Creek boat launch and adjoining parking area was closed to the public this week as workers took soil boring samples on a barge close to shore. The launch was closed Tuesday through today, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, to allow the work to be completed. "This work is part of a site improvement project that is aimed at providing better public access and shoreline erosion control," said James...
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - A ceremony to mark the transition of maintaining the garden box at Longyear Park will take place just prior to the Gogebic Range Concert Band concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The "Forget Me Not" flower garden is to honor the memory of people with Alzheimer's Disease. The garden is adjacent to the Mathias Holemo Band Shell in Longyear Park, 299 W. Arch St., in Ironwood. The garden had been cared for by staff and volunteers of Regional Hospice...
By BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] BESSEMER — The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners listened to a 2018 audit of the county at its meeting Wednesday evening. Sue Buitenhuis, certified public accountant at Gabridge & Company, said as an auditor, they are responsible to express an opinion on the financial statements of the county. “The financial statements present fairly in all material respects the respective financial position of the governmental activities,” she said. At the close of the fiscal year combined fund balances equaled...
LANSING — The proposed Michigan Department of Corrections' budget that passed the state house Tuesday included language proposing Ojibway Correctional Facility as a potential training site for corrections officers. State Rep. Greg Markkanen, R-Hancock, said Tuesday he added the prison in Marenisco Township to the list of locations being considered for a potential training facility. “The closure of the Ojibway prison devastated the surrounding communities,” Markkanen said in a statement. “Rather than letting the vacant facility continue to dete...
