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IRONWOOD - The new ice-making system at the Patrick O'Donnell Civic Center is allowing summer open skating for the first time. Civic center manager Brian Roehm said Tuesday he hopes for a good turnout of skaters from Friday through July 4, a test period for the new system. The new ice-making equipment was first used last fall and Roehm had no complaints about how it performed during the winter months. "With kids being out of school, we're hoping for a good response. Word is getting out," Roehm...
BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) - For Queen Elizabeth II, one throne is enough. The United Kingdom's 88-year-old monarch toured the Belfast sets of the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones" and met many of its stars Tuesday beside the show's sword-covered seat of power, the Iron Throne. Unlike many visitors to Belfast's Titanic Studios, the monarch declined to try out a throne legendarily forged from a thousand blades for the ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. Instead, she received a miniature model as a gi...
By CORTNEY OFSTAD [email protected] HURLEY - The Iron County Board of Supervisors held a brief meeting Monday evening at the Iron County Courthouse. The board approved canceling the outstanding checks from 2012, a total of around $1,312. The amount will be transfered into the county's general fund. During public comment, Aileen Potter, of Montreal, addressed the board on the plans to begin the local agreement with mining company Gogebic Taconite. The Iron County Mining Impact Committee...
WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield City Council adopted a "resolution supporting local community stabilization and personal property tax without raising taxes" at its meeting Monday evening. The resolution urges local residents to vote "yes" on the proposal to eliminate the personal property tax, which many businesses consider an unfair double tax, city manager John Siira, said. On March 28, the city received $8,600 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help cover flood costs for 2013. A total...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - The Ironwood Township Board of Trustees discussed finishing up some projects at the Airport Recreation Park during a meeting Monday evening. John Garske, of Coleman Engineering in Ironwood, received some figures regarding rain gutters for the pavilion at the park, as well as an enclosure for the north side of the pavilion. The figures were gathered for informational purposes, not as bids. Clerk Gayla Salmi researched the cost of installing the gutters through employees at...
BESSEMER - The Bessemer Area Schools Board of Education approved its budget for next year, which officials say is moving the district's finances in the right direction. "Property taxes came in higher than budgeted, because the property values have gone up in Bessemer," Christine Bergquist, business manager, said. "So that really helped our budget." The 2013-14 general fund came in at about $88,000 under budget. That increased the assigned fund balance, which is used to pay off long-term debt, by...
DETROIT (AP) - An aviation museum announced Monday it has signed an agreement to buy a 144,000-square-foot slice of the Michigan factory where the original Rosie the Riveter worked during World War II. The Yankee Air Museum, through the Save the Willow Run Bomber Plant campaign, raised close to $8 million by the May 1 deadline set by the factory's owner, the Revitalizing Auto Communities Environmental Response Trust. The trust took over sites around the U.S. left behind in General Motors'...
HURLEY - Little Finland held its midsummer festival on Saturday and celebrated with a little dancing, some food and a bonfire at its cultural center and gift shop near Hurley. "Midsummer's day is a holiday celebrated in Finland, and we celebrate it here by lighting a bonfire; in Finnish it's called a kokko tuli," Virginia Benninghoff said. Benninghoff has been a member of Little Finland since 2000, when she moved back to Wisconsin from California. She was born and raised in Oma, Wis. "Oma is a...
SAXON, Wis. - Intermittent fog didn't keep the trolling boats off Lake Superior for the weekend's Saxon Harbor Boating Club's annual fishing derby. The derby was delayed about a month because of floating ice on Lake Superior that lingered up until about two weeks ago, causing the annual spring tourney to become a summer contest. "We lost a few boats because of the rescheduling, but all in all it turned out to be a good weekend," boating club president Joe Maslanka said. Thirty-nine boats in two...
Two of Big Snow Country’s ski hills plan to merge. Blackjack LLC, owner of Blackjack Mountain Resort, near Bessemer, has executed an agreement to acquire the assets of the “Grand Daddy” of Gogebic Range ski hills, Indianhead Mountain, near Wakefield. The proposed transaction is targeted to close by the end of the month, subject to completion of the terms of the agreement, said Barry Bolich, general manager and executive vice president of Indianhead. The purchase price and terms were not disclosed. Bolich indicated a one-ticket package will...
MERCER, Wis. - The Mercer Education Foundation held a Taste of the Northwoods event at the Mercer Community Center Saturday afternoon. "It's an opportunity for the community to experience the great culinary professionals around here," said foundation trustee Jama Boes. Eleven local businesses hosted stands, offering appetizers, entrees and desserts. Tickets were $20. There was also a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the foundation. "In the past, event proceeds have...
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...
