Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] MERCER, Wis. - While the organizers of most events would be disappointed if there was rain during their events, Mercer Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chelcie Pinsonneault wasn't too worried about the rain during this weekend's 15th annual Pumpkin Run. "That doesn't bother them, at all," Pinsonneault said, regarding all-terrain vehicle side-by-side riders enjoying rain since it creates mud on the trails. The multi-day event wrapped up Saturda...
By STEVE NEWMAN [email protected] IRONWOOD - In spite of a rainy day on Saturday, city staff worked with Ironwood's JROTC and other volunteers to offer their twice-yearly citywide cleanup day. Cars were parked well down Ayer Street in advance of the event, but due to the rain, turnout was down somewhat and the residents did not have to wait long to unload. According to city manager Scott Erickson, the day is one of the most popular events the city offers for its residents. "Usually...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — The Iron County Board of Supervisor’s Finance Committee approved the purchase of a new software system for the sheriff’s department and dispatcher center Thursday. Darrell Petrusha, who handles many of the county’s technology needs, described the system as a “complete operating system” for the county’s dispatch center — handling everything from keeping records of reports and processing booking information to a mapping software when dispatching calls. “This is all-inclusive in...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - People squared off against a semi truck - as well as each other - at Gogebic Community College Friday, as the college held the 18 Legs vs. 18 Wheels truck pull fundraiser. Teams of nine used a rope to tow the college's semi truck 20 feet, with the team with the fastest time winning a trophy and bragging rights. "It's fantastic, we couldn't have a more beautiful fall day to do this - spectacular," organizer Janie Williams said. "I think...
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ROCKLAND - Neither cancer, nor loss of a functioning hand can stop Caryl Miilu from living life to the fullest. Miilu was 44 with a husband and five daughters when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is now 82 and one of the longest survivors of cancer in the area. It was after the Ontonagon Labor Fest parade in 1979 while she was reading in bed that she discovered a lump in her breast. She had just started a new job in the office of Dr. Robert Johnson...
BESSEMER — Lisa Hewitt, of Wakefield, has been selected to fill the vacancy in the Gogebic County Treasurer’s office. Gogebic County Prosecutor Nick Jacobs, who was on the three-person committee to appoint a treasurer, announced the selection on Friday. Hewitt replaces Sue Pertile, who retired effective Oct. 31. Jacobs noted the committee formed under state statuteS completed the process of reviewing applications and conducting interviews to appoint the treasurer for the term of office which expires on Dec. 31, 2020. Hewitt has served as the...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] IRONWOOD - Gogebic Community College faculty hosted Brian Dawson, a retired Air Force pilot and drone program instructor at Alpena Community College, Thursday. Dawson and Ryon List, dean of instruction, spent the morning in meetings with school officials to discuss the feasibility of starting a drone licensing program at GCC. List said the drone program at Alpena is part of a Workforce Development program and if instituted at GCC, would be designed...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] BESSEMER - Julie DeRosie and her yellow Labrador, Remington, have been preparing to become a therapy team for nearly two years. The former Bessemer Area School District teacher and coach purchased the dog when it was just 7 weeks old and they are now providing therapy to elderly and the disabled in the area, dealing with nursing homes and Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. They are registered through Pet Partners of Bellevue, Washington. DeRosie took a...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — It may take awhile, but the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has begun the process of implementing a possible long-term solution to the repeated sediment buildup that closes off the mouth of Oman’s Creek from Lake Superior at Little Girl’s Point. In August, the DNR reviewed proposals for the design of a groin — or low wall designed to prevent the movement of sediment — to be built into the lake near the creek’s mouth. “The main difference between (a groin) and say, a br...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - The dark smoke billowing out above downtown Ironwood Wednesday afternoon quickly drew a crowd to the area around the Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant as firefighters worked to put out the flames of what is believed to be an out-of-control grease fire. The fire damage was largely contained to the building's kitchen area and a connecting roof vent, according to Ironwood Fire Marshal Brandon Snyder, with some other parts of the building...
LONGUEUIL, Quebec - Highland Copper Company Inc. said Tuesday a feasibility study expected to be released in the second quarter of 2018 will consider a mining and processing capacity of 6,000 metric tons per day at the Copperwood site in Wakefield Township. The management team estimates Copperwood's operation near Lake Superior to last 12 to 15 years. In a report this week, the company said its primary objective is to complete the necessary permitting and financing for development of the...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] BESSEMER — During Monday’s Bessemer City Council meeting, Linda Nelson brought up the requirement in the city’s charter that prospective candidates for city office must be a resident within the city for at least two years to run for office. Under the two-year requirement, at least three of the currently registered write-in candidates would be disqualified, potentially throwing the election into turmoil. The council voted 3-2 on Monday to seek a legal opinion from city attorney Mike Korpela, if they...
LANSING - Copper Peak officials testified on behalf of getting ski flying to return to Copper Peak in a recent trip to Lansing. On Sept. 20, Copper Peak's fundraising co-chairs Billy Demong and Bob Jacquart, along with Copper Peak Executive Director John Heilig, testified in support of the future of Copper Peak. The Senate Commerce Committee was briefed about the man-made ski flying launch that was built in 1970, closed in 1994 and is being revived through a locally-led initiative. Jacquart...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD - An extended thunderstorm that slowly moved through the Gogebic Range Monday night and early Tuesday seemed to speed up arrival of fall colors, but they were still a long way from their peak. Rumbling thunder was accompanied by 1.06 inches of rain at the Gogebic-Iron Wastewater Treatment Plant off Cloverland Drive, Ironwood's official weather station. Other areas of the Range received heavier rainfall, with Saxon getting more than 2 inches....
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — The Iron County Outdoor Recreational Enthusiasts group has joined the effort to develop a non-motorized trail in northern Iron County, as ICORE met with the loosely organized Regional Trail Committee Tuesday to merge the two groups. “When we started ICORE … we had a number of Hurley and Ironwood people there, and the whole mission statement — which is in our bylaws — is to promote silent sports in Iron County. So it was a county-wide endeavor,” ICORE president Martha Pierpont said. The e...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] BESSEMER - During the New Business segment of Monday's city council meeting in Bessemer, Linda Nelson produced a copy of Chapter Three of the city's charter regarding eligibility for office. The charter states, "No person shall be eligible to any elective office of the city unless he shall be an elector in the city and shall have been a resident of the city for at least two years immediately prior to the date of the election at which he is a...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] HURLEY — A former Hurley School District teacher who has been charged with sending nude photos of herself to a student is being evaluated by a psychologist, her attorney said Monday. Nikki Pieczynski, 48, of Oshkosh, was scheduled for an initial appearance in Iron County Court, but instead her attorney, Steven Lucareli, appeared by speaker phone. Lucareli said Pieczynski is being evaluated by a professional who has 15 years of experience and he expects the case will be “resolved in short order.” Lucar...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] BESSEMER - Dave Rowe, science teacher at A.D. Johnston School in Bessemer, is frequently seen outside the walls of the school providing students in his classes with hands on opportunities to use science in life applicable ways. On Sunday, the Department of Natural Resources and Lake Superior State University lowered three nets into the pond at Bluff Valley Park so Rowe's grade 10 biology students can assess fish population in the pond. According to...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] BESSEMER - The 39th annual Pumpkinfest kicked off Wednesday evening and ended with the 50/50 draw at the VFW and final poker run drawing at midnight Sunday. Saturday brought people from many states, some as far as away as Illinois, according to the license plates parked outside A.D. Johnston on Iron street. By 9:00 a.m., the gymnasium was full of vendors hawking their products and many people were shopping. Gail and Walt Soulier's homemade salsas and...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] IRONWOOD - On Saturday and Sunday, young performers flocked to the Historic Ironwood Theatre in downtown Ironwood for tryouts for this years HIT Idol. Bruce Greenhill, managing director of the theatre, said they expected 30-40 kids on each day, from which the judges will have to whittle down the number to around 40 for the competition. Janie Williams and Annette Burchell had the task over the weekend to listen to all those performances and select the...
Ironwood — The last day to register for the electors of the city of Ironwood for the November 7 election is Tuesday, October, 3, according to Karen Gullan, city clerk. Gullan says residents can either visit the Secretary of State’s office or the city clerk’s office in the Municipal Memorial Building in Ironwood between 7:30 a.m. And 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The November election is for the five city commissioner seats and two charter amendments. The full text language of the amendments may be obtained from the city clerks offic...
BESSEMER — The three-year audit for Gogebic County is up for renewal, so the county board of commissioners decided to seek bids from companies to perform the work. At its meeting on Wednesday, the board received only a single audit bid and it came from Gabridge and Company, of Grand Rapids, the business that performed the most recent audits for the county. Gabridge bid $19,680 for each audit in 2017, 2018 and 2019. That led to a discussion of Gabridge’s past performance and whether the board should seek to re-bid the audit. Commissioner Joe...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] BESSEMER - After unveiling Bessemer's new branding logo Thursday evening, city officials explained how they might use it. The logo could represent a new beginning for the city, along with Bessemer's revised master plan, said Mayor Kathy Whitburn. The logo, with the BE in Bessemer framed by its towering bluffs, was well received by about 75 people who attended the Big Reveal unveiling ceremony at a new pop-up business called Lily Trout Art and Design on...
