Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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RAMSAY - The Bessemer Township-Ramsay Fourth of July Committee hosted a day for the community to gather for live music, food and beverages, and the chance to enjoy more fireworks on Saturday. Though flashes of lightning and dark clouds in the sky threatened to cancel the event, the fireworks went off without a hitch right around 10 p.m. The event did see a little rain earlier in the evening, but the drops stopped falling well before the fireworks were set. The moisture, however, did bring the... Full story
MERRIWEATHER - The Hoop 'N Holler Tavern held its 13th annual cardboard boat race on Lake Gogebic Sunday afternoon. The race consisted of five different age groups, including children up to age 5, ages 6-10, ages 11-16, ages 17-40 and seniors. One winner was crowned from each age group. First place prize was $25. Prizes also included toy giveaways for children, the "most patriotic" award and the "Titanic" award. "It's become a real family affair," tavern owner Carolyn Maves, said. Those of all... Full story
GURNEY, Wis. - The little town of Gurney, Wis., celebrated its 100th birthday on Saturday with a parade, games, food and other activities for all to enjoy at its community park. Penny Rowe, chair of the Gurney Centennial Committee, said the event caused people to search through their own dusty storage spaces to shed a little light on the 100-year-old town's history. "This has sparked a really high energy feeling amongst people," Rowe said. "They have just been digging and digging in their attics... Full story
BESSEMER — Bessemer Blast 2014 came to a close Friday night with a spectacular “Thunder on the Mountain” fireworks show that lasted about 40 minutes and attracted quite the crowd. Before the fireworks display, Marty’s Goldenaires Senior Drum and Bugle Corps held a performance at Massie Field. Hundreds, if not thousands, of people were packed elbow-to-elbow along Sophie Street and the rest of the route to watch the parade, which featured a number of floats, marching bands and other attractions th... Full story
MERCER, Wis. - Hundreds of people lined U.S. 51 through downtown Mercer Friday to celebrate the Fourth of July. The town held its annual parade, featuring floats, classic cars, motorcycles and fire trucks. "Pedal and Paddle" was the theme of the parade, allowing entrants to use their creativity using bikes, canoes or kayaks. Many local businesses, organizations and residents participated, throwing candy, beaded necklaces and even water balloons. After the parade, attendees enjoyed food, games,... Full story
WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield Historical Society hosted its Hometown Variety Show that drew a crowd of around 100 people to the Wakefield-Marenisco High School music room-auditorium on Wednesday. Denise Haas, a member of the historical society, was master of ceremonies for the event. She also performed a solo song, as well as part of an a cappella group called the Tamster Trio. "This is a benefit for the museum," Haas said of the variety show. "All the proceeds and all the donations go to the... Full story
NORMANDY, France - A 1994 graduate of A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer had the honor of meeting President Barack Obama at the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Beach invasion on June 6. Army Sgt. First Class Peter Bracket, of Ramsay, also met numerous World War II veterans and mingled with the foreign residents who continue to appreciate the United States for its war contributions. Bracket, who will have served 13 years in the military in August, is the son of Dave Bracket, of Ironwood, and... Full story
BESSEMER - People excited to see the 23rd Annual Domino Fall, a Bessemer Blast attraction that draws a crowd every year, approached the doors of the A.D. Johnston High School gymnasium on Wednesday only to find out that the event was cancelled because of some pesky varmints. Turns out a family of raccoons had set up their home inside the trailer where the dominoes were being stored. But they didn't just snuggle up for a few nights of rest and relaxation. Event officials said they were probably... Full story
BESSEMER - One flag pole sits empty at the Bessemer Ethnic Commons Park after the wrong flag was raised to represent the Cornish, an ethnic group representing the country of Cornwall. The park features flags representing ethnic groups who settled in Bessemer in the 1880s. Countries also represented at the park include Croatia, Italy, Poland, Sweden and Finland. Cornwall is a ceremonial country and unitary authority area of England, within the United Kingdom. The country is a peninsula, bordered... Full story
LANSING (AP) - Gov. Rick Snyder on Tuesday signed a law restoring a state tuition assistance program for active-duty Michigan National Guard members, making them eligible for reimbursement of up to $4,500 a year. The state had a similar program for a decade that ended in 2009 because of budget cuts and expanded federal education benefits after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Until Tuesday's bill signing at the National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Lansing, Michigan was one of seven... Full story
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Thousands of young people and some more weathered hikers are trekking up a path that cuts through aspen and pine to a summit of a Utah mountain about 60 miles east of Salt Lake City. The group includes train hoppers, students, lawyers, architects and others, members say. But each belongs to the Rainbow Family, which has convened every year since 1972, sometimes in two states at once, to join in prayers for peace, sing-a-longs in the travelling Granola Funk theater and... Full story
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) - Museums and musicians are concerned that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's stricter rules on the transport of items containing elephant ivory are inflicting unintended complications on the music community. The new strategy for fighting trafficking through enforcement, approved by President Barack Obama in February, puts a near complete ban on the commercial trade of elephant ivory. Musicians and collectors say the rules will limit their ability to travel abroad with... Full story
WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield-Marenisco School Board approved the 2014-15 budget at its meeting Monday evening. "The projected fund balance for June 30, 2015, is $72,237," said business manager Tina Trevarthen said. "We plan to end this year with a balance of $13,164." Superintendent Cathy Shamion presented the student growth model to the board. "As a school, we were at 93 percent passing," she said, "Our goal has always been 95 percent and this is the highest we've ever been." The board heard repor... Full story
IRONWOOD - The Ironwood Area Schools Board of Education adopted a projected budget for the 2014-2015 school year during a meeting Monday evening. The estimated fund balance for the year is $512,158. According to superintendent Tim Kolesar the fund balance will go through some changes over the course of the next year. "There will be changes once we find out more information from the state," Kolesar said. One of the major changes in the budget was a swing of approximately $50,000 after the distric... Full story
IRONWOOD - Theatre-goers took a trip down the rabbit hole with 51 local children during performances of "Alice in Wonderland" Saturday at the Historic Ironwood Theatre. The play was organized by Gannon Styles and Bridget Leary, of Prairie Fire Children's Theatre in Barret, Minn. According to Bruce Greenhill, managing director of HIT, this is the seventh or eighth year PFCT has come to Ironwood to put on a show. While some shows take months to put together, children in Ironwood did it in five... Full story
IRONWOOD - Local residents got some exercise and viewed eco-friendly art pieces during the "Art in the Park" exhibition in Ironwood on Saturday. The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Miners Memorial Heritage Park. Attendees started near Lorenson Baseball Field, and trekked 1 mile around the Aurora Loop to view the art pieces. Each piece was environmentally-friendly and attendees were able to vote for their favorite pieces. Pieces will be on display until July 26, and people can vote... Full story
BESSEMER - Axes were flying during the first ever lumberjack show on Massie Field over the weekend, as part of Bessemer Blast 2014. According to Linda Nelson, chair of the Bessemer Blast Committee, the committee had been trying to get this event on the schedule for quite some time. "We've been look at having an event like this for a couple years and we finally made a connection," Nelson said. The show included various lumberjack-inspired competitions, including axe-throwing and the standing... Full story
