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Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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The Upper Peninsula received a huge tourism boost last week when it was named one of the world’s top 10 Best Value Destinations by Lonely Planet. The publication highlighted the U.P. as an “under-the-radar destination with stunning natural beauty, charming small towns and attractions, including lighthouses, hundreds of miles of beaches and waterfalls.” The U.P. was the only U.S. destination in the top 10 list, which included Nepal, Venice and Belize. “We know that the Upper Peninsula represents the purest of Pure Michigan, however it’s st...
IRONWOOD — The Michigan State Police’s Wakefield Post will be holding a pair of presentations on the dangers of illegal drugs, such as heroin and carfentanil — providing not only an opportunity to learn about the opiate epidemic that is often in the news but also provide answers to questions people may have. The first presentation is scheduled for Friday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Ontonagon Area High School’s cafeteria. The second is scheduled for Monday, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in rooms T112-113 of the technical building — above the cosme...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Historic Ironwood Theatre celebrated Halloween Saturday with a showing of the the classic silent horror film "Nosferatu." Saturday's showing was accompanied by a musical score, as many silent movies originally were, performed by Andrew Rogers on the theatre's Barton organ. Rogers is the staff organist at the Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor and has performed at the theatre several times. Bruce Greenhill, the theatre's managing director,...
BESSEMER — An Ironwood man was sentenced to prison Thursday in Gogebic County Circuit Court for violating the terms of his probation. Thomas Raymond, 35, of Ironwood, was sentenced to 36 to 60 months in prison by Judge Michael Pope. Gogebic County Prosecutor Nick Jacobs said this exceeded the recommended sentence in the pre-sentencing report, which recommended a minimum term of between nine and 23 months. “In imposing the prison sentence the judge indicated to the defendant that it was obvious he cannot do well on supervision, or in the com...
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ONTONAGON — The Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Foundation has reached a little over one-third of its fundraising goal for the purchase and construction of a canopy over the hospital’s main entrance. The foundation has been seeking community support to raise the $199,000 for the front entrance canopy, designed for safe access to the main entrance to the hospital, according to Jim Jessup, the hospital foundation president. Jessup told the foundation board members last week of the $72,000 raised — $30,000 was from se...
UPSON, Wis. - Everything seemed to line up right for Karen Bjork as she faced breast cancer, and her message to other women is that it can be the same for them. "Cancer is a devastating word," Bjork said. "I want people who are fighting cancer or know someone who is to know that you can beat it. I am a survivor and you can be, too." For Bjork, early detection, much needed family support, knowledgable and caring health care professionals, as well as excellent facilities all led to a positive outc...
IRONWOOD - The Ironwood Carnegie Library held its kick-off to National Novel Writing Month Thursday evening with local author Jodi Hughes. Hughes, who writes under the name Auria Jourdain, has published three novels. Her most recent is "Spirit of the Northwoods." "When I wrote my first book, I was just ecstatic to have my first book in my hand," she said. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) takes place each November. It began in 1999 and has since gained popularity, with 431,626 participant...
IRONWOOD - The 17th annual Fall Quiz Bowl on the campus of Gogebic Community College on Thursday included 16 teams from Bessemer, Hurley, Ironwood, Wakefield-Marenisco and Watersmeet high schools in both varsity and junior varsity competition. "A total of 40 games were held, with some very high scores," said Carl Vaara, Quiz Bowl organizer. During the morning rounds of competition, Bessemer I and Ironwood I were victorious in the varsity divisions and faced off for the championship. Ironwood I...
IRONWOOD — The Historic Ironwood Theatre will present a highly touted silent movie Saturday evening. Andrew Rodgers will return to the Barton Organ to accompany “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror.” Show time is 7:30 p.m. The German-made silent movie was first released in 1922, but didn’t see a release in America until 1928 because of some copyright issues, according to theater manager Bruce Greenhill. “Nosferatu was very influential in the silent movie industry because of its filming techniques and make-up,” Greenhill said, adding that Rotten...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] BESSEMER — A deficit in the Gogebic County Fair budget was again discussed by the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners Wednesday. After the board met for its regular twice monthly meeting, it returned into a committee meeting format and discussed fair finances. At a Sept. 28 committee meeting, it was pointed out the fair budget was in deficit by $16,030. Commissioner Tom Wasley said attendance at this year’s fair was only around 6,000, with a particularly small crowd on that Saturday. At the Sept. 28...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — There has been a diagnosed case of tuberculosis in Iron County, but health officials say there is little danger to the public. According to an Iron County Health Department press release, the department is working with neighboring Ashland and Bayfield counties to ensure the safety of the community. Health Officer Zona Wick told the Daily Globe she has also contacted the relevant health providers in the area, as well as the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. “Providers need to kno...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] BESSEMER — The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners Wednesday decided to delay adopting a resolution on high auto insurance costs until after the Nov. 8 election. A proposed resolution was drawn up for the meeting by county clerk Gerry Pelissero, but commissioner Bob Orlich, of Wakefield, said it would be best to wait until after the election to determine who will be around to receive copies of it. County board chair Joe Bonovetz, of Bessemer, said other Upper Peninsula counties have indicated t...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Ironwood Area School's Watch DOGS program held a kick-off event Tuesday to begin its second year helping the district. Watch DOGS, which stands for Dads of Great Students, is a nationwide program designed to increase the number of positive male roles in the students' lives. "It's a father-involvement program - so getting dads into the school mentoring children," said Amanda Sprague, one of the parents organizing the program....
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] HURLEY — A Nov. 8 initial appearance has been set in Iron County Court for a Mercer, Wis., woman who faces three counts of theft from a business setting. A criminal complaint against Tina M. Brunell, 45, who is charged in her role with the Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce, was filed on Oct. 18, according to court records. The three felonies accuse Brunell of theft in a business setting of more than $10,000; theft in a business setting between $5,000 and $10,000, and obtaining money or credit by i...
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield-Marenisco Board of Education on Monday heard a report from the district’s School Improvement Team on changes in place for this school year to positively impact student achievement. Superintendent Cathy Shamion told the board the staff, working with the SIT, analyzed state test results and identified areas in which to focus for increased student achievement. “Our English Language Arts scores on the MSTEP have remained consistently good,” Shamion said. “This is the result of a five-year focus on literacy in grades K-...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] BESSEMER - Non-motorized trail supporters and local officials gathered at Moore Street in Bessemer Monday for a ceremony marking the opening of the second local phase of the statewide Iron Belle Trail. The opening of the newest phase extends the popular trail from the Ironwood city limits to Bessemer's Moore Street. The new section measures approximately 4.2 miles, bringing the total length of the trail to 6.7 miles. During the ceremony, Coleman...
By JUSTIN LIBERTOSKI [email protected] BESSEMER — The Bessemer School Board discussed the audit report for the 2016 year Monday. Joe Verlin, from the accounting firm Gabridge, gave the report. According to Verlin, the district’s fund balance is $382,000, which is 9.7 percent of the annual budget. The state recommends a fund balance of five percent or more. The district was also issued an unmodified opinion, which is the highest opinion that they can receive. Board member Al Gaiss believes that it is the 25th consecutive year that they hav...
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD — Mayor Annette Burchell delayed appointments to the Patrick O’Donnell Civic Center board Monday. While in the past the city commission has scrambled to find enough candidates to fill some committees, Burchell said in this case there are numerous applicants and she needs more time to review their credentials and goals. She said having so many candidates is a good thing for the city. Near the end of Monday’s meeting, in commissioner comments, Brandon Tauer said he believes any candidates for t...
