Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] IRONWOOD - Gogebic Community College President Jim Lorenson reported on the state of the college to board of trustees Tuesday evening. He began by listing the constraints acting on GCC externally - things the school officials cannot do anything about, but must take into consideration due to the impact the constraints have. There are regional demographics to consider: -The Gogebic Range is chronically designated as economically disadvantaged compared...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — Saxon Harbor has made the cut for this years U.S. Army Corps of Engineering funding, meaning the Army Corps will contribute to part of the marina’s repair following its destruction during the rain and flooding of the July 11, 2016 storm. According to an announcement from Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s office, the Army Corps’ 2017 work plan includes a total of $1.375 million for work at the harbor — comprised of $575,000 for dredging work and $800,000 for structural repairs. “Those structural...
BESSEMER — The former Ironwood Township treasurer waived her preliminary hearing Tuesday in Gogebic County District Court and was bound over to Circuit Court. Jyl Olson-DeRosso, 47 is facing 10 felonies in connection with the embezzlement alleged to have occurred from 2011 to 2016 when she was defeated in November’s election. Olson-DeRosso is charged with five counts of forgery, one count of embezzlement by a public official, refusing to turn over records to the successor treasurer, removal and destruction of public records, using public mon...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - Just as 126 classes have done before them, Ironwood Area Schools' Class of 2017 held its graduation ceremony Sunday. The 59 graduating seniors were preceded into Luther L. Wright's John Krznarich Gym by some of the district's younger students - representing the future graduating classes. Following the high school choir's rendition of "Make Your Own Kind of Music," teacher Ted Sim delivered the school's commencement address. While he ackno...
By ISABELLE KLEINSCHMIDT [email protected] HURLEY - Despite looming clouds, there was a memorial service held in Hurley on Monday morning. The service followed a parade including local veterans and the Hurley marching band. The parade went south on 51 towards the Saint Mary Cemetery in Hurley while the band played patriotic numbers. Just as the procession reached the cemetery, the clouds broke and it began to rain. The rain only lasted moments, before it let up as the ceremony began. The t...
WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield-Marenisco school held its graduation ceremony on Friday evening, as 19 seniors were dressed in red and blue as they stepped up to receive their diplomas. The school's gymnasium was filled with family and friends. "I thank you, family and friends, for being here tonight; you are the people that matter the most to the class of 2017," said superintendent Catherine Shamion. "The best is yet to come to these graduates," said Shamion. "They have so much to look forward to."...
IRONWOOD - There is not much left to see. Fire consumed an Ironwood home at 23 Brogan St. in the vicinity of South Range Road early Friday morning. The fire was reported at 3:50 a.m., and by the time Ironwood Public Safety Department arrived on scene, the entire structure was engulfed in flames, according to officer Adam Clemens. Shortly thereafter, the metal roof fell in and made the fire even more difficult to extinguish, said Lt. Michael Rimkus. The IPSD initially thought the owner was still...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] HURLEY - A 30-year-old area woman was sentenced to three years in prison and three years of extended supervision Thursday in Iron County Court on a probation violation. Nicole Johnson, who lists her address as the Iron County Jail but previously resided in Bessemer, was on probation in Iron County on auto theft and child neglect charges. On Thursday afternoon, she first appeared in court on burglary and auto theft charges related to break-ins along...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — While most of the overflow crowd had already left the building due to the preceding closed session Thursday, the Ironwood Township Board ended its first meeting since the charges against her were announced by deciding to sue former township treasurer Jyl Olson-DeRosso. Treasurer Maria Graser’s motion, which passed unanimously, cited “claims resulting from the ongoing investigation” into Olson-DeRosso’s alleged embezzlement while serving as treasurer as the basis for the litig...
WAKEFIELD — Trooper Jerry Mazurek from the Michigan State Police Post in Wakefield notified the Daily Globe of a new scam in the area. The target of the scam receives an “Award Notification” of a mega lottery. with the target’s name as the winner of a large sum of money. The scammers claim the lottery is designed and promoted by the European Union, United States and United Kingdom governments and other international lottery institutions to promote the Commonwealth Games 2018. Enclosed with the award notice are methods of contact with the sca...
UPSON, Wis. — The Heritage Chapter of the North Country Trail Association is hosting a National Trails Day Hike on Saturday, June 3, 2017 near Upson, Wisconsin. The guided hike will be from Casey Sag Road to Wren Falls. The Hike will begin at 9:00 a.m., where the North Country National Scenic Trail crosses Casey Sag Road. The hike is 3.5 miles long and is expected to take 2 to 2 ½ hours to complete, including stops at the Gold Mine West Campsite and a Scenic Overlook. Be sure to bring a snack and some water. Dress in appropriate clothing fo...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] BESSEMER — The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday received a letter backing continued funding for the federal Essential Air Services program at the Gogebic-Iron Counties Airport and other Upper Peninsula airports. The proposed elimination of EAS by President Donald Trump in the fiscal year 2018 budget would not only threaten air service to Ironwood and other small communities, but hamper economic development from a president who has pledged to improve the economy of the country. The c...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] HURLEY - A June 5-6 jury trial was averted in Iron County Court Tuesday when a 46-year-old former Hurley woman entered no contest pleas to delivering a controlled substance near a school and bail jumping. Tracy Lynn Gehrke was sentenced to a year and a half in prison on the two counts and 18 months of extended supervision by Iron County Judge Patrick Madden. The prison time will run concurrently with a sentence she received and is serving in Gogebic...
WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP - The joint Wakefield and Wakefield Township clean-up effort at the Western Upper Peninsula Recycling Center in the township's industrial park last Friday and Saturday, yielded better than expected results. John Cox, township supervisor, said they expected 3,000 tires would get dropped off, but they received 4,000 and roughly 85 tons of waste was removed, too. Cox said both municipalities were thrilled community members "came out to properly dispose of their tires and to...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] BESSEMER — A Gile, Wis., woman is facing six felony counts in connection with the alleged embezzlement from her job. Heather Lee Maki, 33, is charged with one count of embezzlement between $50,000 and $100,000 and five counts of forgery. Maki is accused of embezzling money while working as a bookkeeper at C & M Oil in Bessemer, according to Gogebic County Prosecutor Nick Jacobs. Jacobs said Maki worked at the company for five years, and her duties included putting together the company’s pay...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ironwood Area Schools is facing the threat of a potential deficit, although not necessarily one of its own making. Superintendent Tim Kolesar told the district’s board of education Monday the district has yet to receive any of the expected $389,805 in tax funds from Ironwood Township. “There’s a lot of uncertainties when it comes to our finances right now, based on this,” Kolesar said. “We’re dealing right now with calling our state representatives … we’re contacting the De...
By ISABELLE KLEINSCHMIDT [email protected] MERCER, Wis. - The Taste of the Northwoods had a large turn-out despite cloudy weather on Sunday. Mercer's finest food establishments showcased their best menu items for the event at the Community Center. Nine local establishments were involved in the fourth annual event. Each table offered a variety of foods. At the end of the event, the table with the "tastiest" entry was given the People's Choice Award. This year, that honor went to the Heart...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] BESSEMER - The Bessemer School District Board of Education voted to accept four new hires for the upcoming school year. The board voted to hire Nicholas Heikkila for K-12 Physical Education, Eli Zelinski for Spanish and English, Micaela Redders for English, and Robin Bock as a half-time counselor. According to Superintendent Dave Radovich, there is only one position left to fill and the offer is on the table. The potential applicant is waiting for a...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] CAREY, Wis. - There are more panfish in the Gile Flowage after the Friends of the Gile Flowage completed the second and final year of its bluegill stocking Saturday. Approximately 5,600 to 6,000 bluegill minnows were released into the flowage, Friends of the Gile Flowage President Cathy Techtmann said. "Bluegills are really important to the flowage. They eat spiny water fleas and we have an infestation here," Techtmann said. While combatting the...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD - On a dreary Saturday morning, a 4-H spring and horse exposition drew a good crowd to the Gogebic County Fairgrounds. The fair exhibition building was filled with crafts display tables and pony rides were offered for the kids. Therapy with horses, equine massage, trick training and a vaulting demonstration were some of the events that were offered. The expo was free and vendors could sign up tables for only $10. The concession stand and bake...
IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission will consider ratifying a two-year contract with union employees today. Ratification of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1538 collective bargaining agreement for 2017-19 will be considered in a closed session, followed by action in an open session, if the deal is finalized. Commissioners will also consider approving salary adjustments for non-union employees in the city. A side letter of agreement with Police Officers Association of Michigan regarding scheduling a u...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] MERCER, Wis. - A small group of residents turned out at the Mercer Community Center Friday for a listening session with State Rep. Beth Meyers, D-Bayfield, on Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget. Meyers said she has held 17 previous listening sessions around her state Assembly district, with Mercer being the last event planned. She said more than 100 subjects had been brought up by residents in the various meetings, with some common themes being...
