Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RYAN JARVI [email protected] BESSEMER - After a four-hour Gogebic County Court hearing Friday on the Aug. 5 consolidation question between Bessemer and Wakefield-Marenisco school districts, a consent judgment was approved to have it removed from the ballot. Judge Charles Goodman, of Houghton, approved the preliminary injunctive order after hearing testimony from both sides. "This is a unique and, for lack of a more educational way to say it, odd situation," Goodman said. "Courts have...
IRONWOOD — The city of Ironwood is making an effort to establish one-on-one relationships with businesses. Community development director Michael Brown said Friday while many communities focus economic development activities on attracting new businesses, it’s just as important to retain existing businesses. “They already have an invested interest in the community and are important to the strength and character of a community and its economy,” he said in announcing the new program. The city has been broken up into economic development zones and...
First grade students in Ontonagon County recently participated in the "Pinwheels for Prevention" campaign by planting pinwheel gardens at the Ontonagon Area School and Ewen-Trout Creek School. The campaign, unveiled by Prevent Child Abuse America, introduces the pinwheel as a symbol for child abuse and neglect prevention nationwide. "It is a reflection of the hope, health and safety that we desire for our children," said Paula Domitrovich, of the Ontonagon County Children's Trust Fund. The...
HURLEY - The Aging Unit of Iron County's board of directors heard that its financial books are in good shape Thursday. Dean Beaudoin, certified public accountant of Makela, Pollack & Ahonen, PLLC, spoke to board members about the Aging Unit's audit. "The books are fairly accurate," Beaudoin said. "That's what you want every year. ... to live within your means." Beaudoin said the unit's financial situation received a "clean opinion," meaning revenues and expenditures broke just about even so far...
GURNEY, Wis. - This year marks the 100th birthday of Gurney and the town is preparing a centennial celebration for July 5. The event is co-sponsored by the Gurney Centennial Committee, Gurney Community Club and Saxon-Gurney Fire Department. According to fire chief Stacy Ofstad, this year's event is changing locations. "Normally, each year we host a July 4 celebration in Saxon at the Iron County Fairgrounds, but to help celebrate the centennial, we're moving everything to Gurney Town Park,"...
As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, emergency personnel offer tips for a safe and successful holiday. Each year, the night sky fills with fireworks, offering excitement and enjoyment for spectators, however, with the entertainment, safety is a priority. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are more fires reported on July 4 than any other day, and fireworks account for two fires for every five reported. In 2011 alone, 17,800 fires were started by...
By ELIZABETH KARMEL Associated Press As somebody who spends a whole lot of time thinking about grilling, I love that so many Americans celebrate July Fourth by busting out the grill. So many of us are eating the same thing cooked in the same way, it's kind of like summer's version of Thanksgiving. Hamburgers, hot dogs and ribs rule the day. And that's how I like it. It's good to keep the main course traditional because that is what everyone looks forward to. But dessert is your opportunity to...
As the summer beach season kicks into high gear, Pure Michigan, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and Michigan Department of Natural Resources are asking fans to weigh in on Instagram to share their favorite beaches across the state. "From sparkling blue waters to the chance to reconnect with friends and family, Michigan's beach experience is as diverse as it is beautiful," Leslie Hornung, senior vice president of marketing and public relations at the Michigan Economic Development...
IRONWOOD - John Salazar spends most days as an employee at a manufacturing company in Ironwood, but this weekend he will fight in armored combat for the honor of his shire, Hvitskogar, as Lord Marcial de Salas. The shire of Hvitskogar lies within the boundary of the Kingdom of Northshield. The area is more commonly known as North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, as well as Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario in Canada. Salazar is a member of the Ironwood...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) - Children's faces pressed against glass. Hundreds of young boys and girls covered with aluminum foil-like blankets next to chain-link fences. The pungent odor that comes with keeping dirty travelers in close quarters. These were the sights from a Wednesday tour of a crowded Border Patrol station in South Texas where thousands of immigrants are being held before they are transferred to other shelters around the country. It was the first time the media was given access to...
BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraqi security forces battled insurgents targeting the country's main oil refinery and said they regained partial control of a city near the Syrian border Wednesday, trying to blunt a weeklong offensive by Sunni militants who diplomats fear may have also seized some 100 foreign workers. In a televised address to the nation, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki struck an optimistic tone and vowed to teach the attackers a "lesson" - even though Iraqi soldiers abandoned their posts in the...
IRONWOOD - Nearly 20 kids spent part of the afternoon on Tuesday building cars, buildings, towers and other creations out of Legos during the first session of "Lunch and Legos" at Depot Park. The Ironwood Carnegie Library event coincides with the summer lunch program at the park through the Ironwood Area School District. Meals are provided free to kids in Ironwood and surrounding towns from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays until Aug. 21. According to Lynne Wiercinski,...
By RYAN JARVI [email protected] IRONWOOD - Inspiration can com from anywhere at anytime. For Diana Oman, an Ironwood native who currently works as a holistic practitioner in Marquette, Mich., inspiration kept her awake at night. Or was it inspiration that put her to sleep? "It started by simply doing the alphabet in my head and saying a good-feeling word with each letter to help me fall asleep," Oman said. "And it worked. It really helped me to fall asleep. And then I found myself waking...
WAKEFIELD - Monday kicked off the annual summer reading program at the Wakefield Public Library, featuring science projects, books and fun. According to library director Denise Engel, the summer program has been going on for many years. The goal is to encourage kids to read and find fun activities to incorporate into it. "I think the kids look forward to this," Engel said. "It keeps them reading, which is important to help them avoid the 'summer slide.'" This year's theme is "Fizz, Boom, Read,"...
IRONWOOD - Two employees of Gogebic Community College - Connie Hicks, of Fifield, Wis., and Sue Forbes, of Minocqua, Wis. - recently received awards of excellence for their contributions to the school. Hicks, a faculty member teaching mechanical design, engineering technology developmental mathematics and English, received the Award for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching. Forbes received the Award for Excellence in Staff Services for her role as director of financial aid. The teaching award r...
MARENISCO - Field ornithologist Allen Chartier, of Detroit, banded several hummingbirds at a local residence in Marenisco Saturday morning. "It's a project I've been doing with hummingbirds since 2001," Chartier said, "It's a very specialized form of banding." According to Chartier, banding hummingbirds takes "a federal and state permit, steady hands, patience and a lot of training." The banding process includes taking measurements for each individual bird then marking the beaks with a bit of...
