Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD — A weather record fell for the second day in a row in Ironwood Friday as steady rain turned into snow. After 2.45 inches of rain fell for the 24-hour period to 7 a.m. Thursday, another 1.25 inches of precipitation was recorded for the period to Friday morning, including 7 inches of slushy snow. Both the Thursday and Friday precipitation totals set daily records over a 110-year span. That brought the November precipitation total to 4.04 inches, or three times the normal amount for this time of... Full story
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] HURLEY - For most people, writing is nothing more than a hobby. For Amy Newman, of Hurley, it's her passion. Beginning in college, Newman said she started writing, and hasn't stopped since. Over the past 13 years, the author has written 10 novels and even got one published. Newman said she likes to write about romance and write young adult and children's books. "It's been my dream to be a published author for a very long time, and that dream is what... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - Students and members of the public gathered in Luther L. Wright's John Krznarich gymnasium Wednesday for one of several Veterans Day ceremonies held in the area to honor those who served in the military. Beginning with an introduction by cadet Lt. Col. Desmond Sackmann - a member of the school's JROTC program - and presentation of colors by the JROTC color guard, the ceremony featured a performance by the school's band and choir as well... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD — With snow in the forecast for Friday, Ironwood area residents are reminded the ban on overnight parking in the city is in effect. Vehicles may not be parked on city streets from 2 to 6 a.m. so snowplow crews can clear the streets for traffic, effective Nov. 1. Since there has been only a trace of snow so far, the Ironwood Public Safety Department has not been handing out tickets for overnight parking violations, but that will change. Vehicles violating the ban will be towed away, with the o... Full story
IRON RIVER - On Veterans Day, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources points out the trail-making efforts of the 1432nd Engineer Company of the Michigan Army National Guard. The unit, based in Kingsford with a detachment in Iron River, has conducted heavy equipment training exercises that have improved state and local multi-use trails in Iron County. Work has been performed over several segments of roughly 20 miles of the Stateline Off-Road Vehicle route between Iron River and Crystal... Full story
IRONWOOD — The city of Ironwood’s fire rating has “significantly improved,” which will help to lower insurance rates. Ironwood Public Safety Department Director Andrew DiGiorgio said the Insurance Services Office has notified the department that the city has obtained a 4/4 rating for its structural fire suppression system. The city’s previous rating was 6/9. City Manager Scott Erickson on Monday noted the improved rating. “It’s something to be very proud of,” he said. ISO ratings are based on a 1 to 10 schedule, with a 1 being the best, or su... Full story
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] BESSEMER — Kathy Whitburn was selected by the city council as Bessemer's mayor Monday evening. Prior to Whitburn's selection, Clerk Jim Trudgeon swore in the new council — Whitburn, John Frello, Linda Nelson, Rob Coleman and Al Gaiss — elected Nov. 3. Gaiss nominated Whitburn to be mayor. Without hesitation, the council approved and Whitburn accepted the gavel from Trudgeon then sat in mayor's seat. “I am privileged and honored to serve as mayor for the city of Bessemer,” she said. Moving forward w... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - Some Ironwood Township residents may see reduced insurance rates in the future. The price reductions would come from the township's improved Insurance Services Office rating, according to information presented at the township Board of Trustees meeting Monday. The township scored an ISO score of 6/6y, according to the information, a score determined by a recent Public Protection Classification survey that involved analyzing the "f... Full story
IRONWOOD - Six winners of the fifth annual HIT Idol singing competition were announced at the Historic Ironwood Theatre Saturday night. In front of more than 700 people, with the spotlight on them, 34 youth and young adult finalists from Gogebic County, Iron County and beyond performed on Friday evening for the chance to open Saturday night's show, headlined by American Idol season 10 finalist James Durbin. Contestants were divided into three categories - youth for kids in grades 5-8, high... Full story
IRONWOOD - In honor of the local veterans, the American Legion Post No. 5 hosted a Veteran's Day program Saturday evening at the Ironwood Memorial Building. Approximately 70 veterans came together to honor their country and salute fellow veterans. The program began with a presentation of the colors by Ironwood Junior ROTC members, followed by the national anthem and Pledge of Allegiance. Before the veterans got up to get their meal, Gary Harrington, a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force during the... Full story
HURLEY — Residents of the city of Hurley recently received letters that their drinking water contains contaminants that violate state and federal regulations and may be cancer-causing if consumed over many years. The levels of Tribalomethanes and Haloacetic acids in the Hurley water system are exceeding standards, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The samples were taken on Aug. 24. The letter to city residents said they do not need to drink only bottled water, unless they have specific health concerns identified by doc... Full story
WAKEFIELD - With a tear in her eye, Margot Anderson resigned as city manager of Wakefield Friday afternoon. Around 30 people showed up at the municipal building for the special meeting concerning a personnel matter. After an hour-and-a-half closed session discussion involving the city council and city attorney Michael Pope, Mayor Les Schneck announced Anderson's resignation. Schneck said Anderson will receive a severance package, including a one-year salary of $50,000, six months health... Full story
ONTONAGON - Large crowds returned Friday to the Michigan Works Building to vote on specific planning options for the Ontonagon waterfront which were identified at a public meeting Thursday. Participants viewed three mapped options and were given a large green circle for the best liked plan, smaller circles for somewhat liked features and a red circle for a proposal "they could not live with." Anyone using the red veto had to explain why he or she could not live with that option, Don Carpenter sa... Full story
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] IRONWOOD - To celebrate local children's artwork, the Downtown Art Place hosted an art exhibit Thursday evening. DAP Vice-President Gemma Lamb said children created all the works of art on display during art classes. In class, Lamb said children worked on acrylic pieces, drawings, water colors and more. Looking at the art work on display, Lamb said she was impressed. "It's amazing what they're able to do when they have the media and all the art tools... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - It was standing room only Thursday at Luther L. Wright as the school's elementary school cafeteria was packed for the launch of the district's new Watch DOGS program. With the DOGS standing for Dads of Great Students, the Watch DOGS program is a nationwide effort by the National Center for Fathering to provide positive male role models in schools. "It's my firm belief that it takes a village (to raise a child)," said Amanda Sprague, one... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD — Gogebic County officials are preparing for another project next year at the Gogebic-Iron County Airport. The county board last week approved a contract with Mead & Hunt, Inc., for professional design services for a terminal apron rehabilitation project. Airport manager Mike Harma said Wednesday Mead & Hunt will draw up blueprints for the project, which has an estimated cost of around $500,000. Mead & Hunt, which has Upper Peninsula offices in Marquette and Norway, has been working on G... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] BLACK RIVER HARBOR - Stephanie Swartzendruber was walking her dog at Rainbow Falls near Black River Harbor Tuesday when she got the photo opportunity of a lifetime. A kayaker was plummeting over the 30-foot high waterfalls, about 16 miles north of Bessemer. "It was a nice guy from Brazil in the kayak," she said. She was able to contact Marcelo Marcondes Galizio, of Brazil, who was appreciative of the five photos sent by Swartzendruber of various stages... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] WAKEFIELD - It took approximately an hour for the student volunteers to load all the donations into vehicles Wednesday as the Michigan State Police Wakefield Post distributed 13,771 pounds of donated goods area food banks. The post had been accepting both cash and non-perishable goods donations for the past several weeks, said Post Commander F/Lt. Don Horn - including two donation events at Super One in Ironwood - as part of the state police's... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] BESSEMER — The public defender contract between Gogebic County and the McKenzie and Talaska law firm has been extended for three years. The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners granted the extension last week after the matter was discussed at a finance committee meeting. James McKenzie noted in an Oct. 6 letter to the county that his firm had an original contract for 2008-’13 that was renewed for two years through the end of this year. McKenzie said he and his Bessemer firm law partner, Anna Tal... Full story
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] IRONWOOD - Participants for the fifth season of HIT Idol are in the final stages of rehearsing for the big day on Friday. Beginning in October, following auditions, 34 performers have been rehearsing "quite well." This week, co-producer Annette Burchell said rehearsals have been "very intense." "Tomorrow, we have a tech rehearsal and on Thursday, we have a full dress run," she said. For the show on Friday, Burchell said the performers will perform in... Full story
