Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] HURLEY — Copper Street has been reopened to traffic, the Hurley City Council learned Tuesday. The infrastructure work on the street had to be shut down early when winter arrived in October, delaying the completion of the project to next summer and leaving a muddy mess. Now the ground has frozen sufficiently for the barricades to be removed along the street. The vacant lot at the southwest corner of Third Avenue and Copper Street is available for parking. City crews will keep it free of snow. City s...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Ironwood City Commission approved a letter of intent Monday for the Gogebic County Road Commission to locate in the industrial park. The go-ahead for the road commission was approved on a 4-1 vote, with Joseph Cayer Jr. opposed. He indicated he didn't want the city to sell its last big parcel in the park, especially since the road commission won't be paying taxes. The road commission is considering purchasing about 13 acres for constructi...
By LARRY HOLCOMBE [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District is bringing a bit of the great outdoors inside by building a new greenhouse near Luther L. Wright K-12 School. The GOISD's Career Technical Education Department's new agriculture program will use the facility. It is the first school year for the GOISD's ag program for Gogebic County students. The district began a similar program for Ontonagon County students last year in Ontonagon that...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] BESSEMER — An Ironwood man pleaded guilty to drug charges in Gogebic County Circuit Court Monday. Jeffrey Elton Schmiege, 48, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver meth, conspiracy to deliver meth and maintaining a drug house. He also faces a habitual offender-second designation, which increases the potential maximum punishment for the three charges — the possession and conspiracy charges increase to a maximum of 30 years, according to Gogebic County Prosecutor Nick Jacobs, and the...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] HURLEY — A long line of children, along with their parents, stood patiently to visit with Santa Claus on Sunday at the Iron County Memorial Building in Hurley. The good-natured Mr. Claus had able assistance from Serena Tauer of Hurley, who served as a cheerful elf. Sponsoring the event were members of the Gogebic-Iron Range Chapter 529 Vietnam Veterans of America. Every child who attended the event not only got to chat with Santa, but also received a t...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] HURLEY - "It all started with this tree," said Gail Buccanero, a volunteer at the Iron County Historical Society Museum. Buccanero was explaining how the decision to place a Christmas tree in the museum dining room inspired volunteers to offer an open house on Saturday, complete with fragrant coffee and a variety of holiday treats. "I made paper chains," said volunteer Bobbie Jaresky of the red and green garland on the tree, which also includes a homemade...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] BESSEMER — VFW Post 3673 hosted its annual volunteer and membership dinner Saturday evening. Built within that dinner were five area youths competing in a writing competition for kids in grades 6-8 and grades 9-12. Four grade 6-8 youth’s took part in the “Patriot’s Pen” competition regarding a VFW provided prompt of, “America’s Gift to My Generation.” The Patriot’s Pen responses were due Oct. 31, allowing local kids to join more than 120,000 students nationwide expected to participate, acco...
IRONWOOD - Mariah Moore, 20-time martial arts world champion with another 19 national championships, visited Gogebic Community College Friday to talk to 7-12 grade area students about bullying. She has an "Enough is Enough" anti-bullying campaign. Moore said she was an average girl, from a small town, without any appreciable gifts who through hard work, grit and determination became a world champion in martial arts at 12. Missy Lane, of Gogebic County Community Mental Health, said she first...
IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission on Monday may learn how much the city owes for the gasification plant cleanup of four years ago. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and city have been involved in what is called a “tolling agreement” with the EPA. The agreement will come before the commission on Monday. City clerk Karen Gullan said Friday she did not know if two two sides have reached an agreement on sharing project costs. City manager Scott Erickson previously told the city commission he did not think the city’s share of the cost w...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission on Monday will discuss a notice of intent of the Gogebic County Road Commission to purchase about 13 acres in the industrial park for construction of a new main facility. A letter to the city commission says all of the operations of the road commission, including offices for the administrative staff, would be located in the move from Bessemer to Ironwood. The letter of intent says the road commission would pay $2,000 an acre for the property, which would be l...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] BESSEMER - Bessemer ordinances 356 and 357, allowing marijuana facilities in the industrial park, were repealed by the city council on a 4-0 vote Thursday evening. The auditorium in city hall was packed with more than 40 people in attendance. When Mayor Adam Zak opened the floor for public comment, people respectfully stated their positions, either for or against the marijuana proposal and by 7:30 p.m., public comment wound down and the session was...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] IRONWOOD - Monday's lightning storm across the Gogebic Range did more than knock out the Daily Globe's press and interrupt power to around 3,200 Upper Peninsula Power Company customers. Bruce Greenhill, managing director of the Historic Ironwood Theatre, discovered the theater's lighting system took a jolt. He went to hang Christmas decorations for the Ironwood band concert scheduled for today and the lights would not come on. Andy Makey and Tyler...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - While there is a still a degree of skepticism about the idea, the Ironwood Township Board of Trustees voted 5-2 to adopt an ordinance granting a tax break for the Mill Trace Apartments Wednesday. Trustees Kevin Lyons and Bev Michaels voted against the measure. Ordinance No. 55 will have those operating Mill Trace pay the township a $2,500 annual service charge in lieu of paying the various taxes on the property. The money saved...
BLACK RIVER HARBOR - Ottawa National Forest Bessemer District Ranger Tony Holland said Wednesday work will begin on the first phase of the Black River Harbor dock replacement project. Access to the docks and boat launch at Black River Harbor will be closed until further notice to allow for the construction work. Once construction work is completed, access to the boat launch and docks will be reopened. The lower parking lot and suspension bridge will remain open for day use. Snow Country Contract...
IRONWOOD — The lake-effect snow that was predicted for Iron and Gogebic counties continued through Wednesday afternoon throughout the Gogebic Range, with the National Weather Service predicting more than 8 inches through the evening. The sun peeked through the clouds in Ironwood around 9 a.m., then returned around noon, however strong winds off Lake Superior created drifting snow conditions that made driving hazardous, especially at icy intersections. Highways and side roads remained ice- and snow-covered as many local schools were closed f...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] A violent lightning storm dumped heavy rain on the Gogebic Range Monday night before turning into a wind-driven snowstorm. The bizarre early December storm included everything from temperatures in the lower 50s to rainfall so heavy that vehicles had to pull over on the highways to wait out the deluge. A stiff drop in temperatures then produced thick layers of ice on roadways. The talk on the streets turned from warm weather to windchill readings. A...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] IRONWOOD - For 27 years running, the Aspirus Ironwood Auxiliary has held a Tree of Love lighting ceremony on the hospital grounds to remember loved ones. The ceremony kicked off with a dedication by Paula Chermside, chief executive officer, followed by the tree lighting. The Tree of Love is clothed in dazzling white lights and the Celebration Tree next to it is bathed in color. According to Dave Sim, Aspirus public affairs, the Tree of Love this year...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] KALAMAZOO — Despite awaiting trial on federal drug charges, a Bruce Crossing man attempted to restart his illegal marijuana business in Ontonagon County. With both the criminal and forfeiture proceedings now complete, this detail and other information on the size and scope of Spencer Troy Ward’s drug operation are coming into focus. The continued criminal activity while on bond was cited as one of several aggravating factors in Judge Paul Maloney’s decision to impose a nearly 13-year prison sente...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - Luther L. Wright K-12 School's John Krznarich Gymnasium was full Monday as the district's kindergarten through fifth grade students sang in the elementary choir concert. The concert is one of the first of the season, with the districts across the Gogebic Range - including Ironwood - holding events over the next several weeks. The concert schedule is as follows: Ironwood -Sixth grade honors choir, middle school choir and concert choir, 6... Full story
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] BESSEMER - The Bessemer city council voted 4-1, with Terry Kryshak in the minority, in support of a the initial reading of Ordinance 358, which is an ordinance to repeal ordinances 356 and 357 authorizing the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act. The public hearing is scheduled for this Thursday at 6 p.m., in the auditorium, not the council chambers to accommodate the expected influx of residents. Interested residents can find a four page... Full story
IRONWOOD - The Ironwood Chamber of Commerce posted the winning entries in Saturday's Jack Frost Parade on its Facebook page Monday. This year marked the first time the entries were split into non-motorized and motorized categories. Chamber Director Michael Meyer told the Daily Globe this was done to balance the competition between those who invested considerable time decorating their floats and those who performed some kind of routine or simply walked in the parade. The Iron County 4-H Green... Full story
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking applications for the fourth round of planning and signage grant funding in 2018 for communities and organizations working on the non-motorized Iron Belle Trail. Proposals are due Jan. 5. Grants will be announced in March. The third phase of the Iron Belle Trail on the Gogebic Range will extend from Bessemer to Ramsay and the fourth phase will be from Ramsay to Wakefield. The larger train runs from Ironwood to Belle Isle in Detroit. The primary focus of the latest round of g... Full story
A wind advisory was issued for northern Wisconsin through noon today. Winds of 15 to 25 miles per hour were expected, with gusts up to 45 mph, which could result in power outages. The warning beginning at 6 p.m. Monday was issued for Bayfield, Ashland, Iron, Sawyer and Price counties and included the cities of Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland, Hurley, Hayward and Phillips. The National Weather Service warned strong winds might blow around unsecured objects and tree limbs could come down. With snow likely, poor visibility could make travel... Full story
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ONTONAGON – The Ontonagon Village Council Monday approved a new agreement with the AFSCME Union, which represents the village public works employees. Village Manager Joe Erickson explained the contract changes are effective Jan. 1, 2018. Erickson explained the details of the contract, which include: —Elimination of the safety bonus and the equivalent of $150 will be rolled into wages. —Group life insurance was increased to $10,000. —Boot and work clothes allowance of $125 each were combined into one reimbur... Full story
