Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor What I really wanted was pizza. But I was too lazy to drive down to the pizza shop to get it, and they only deliver if you order $40 or more. And as much as I like pizza, that's a lot of pizza. So I needed a dinner that was equally comforting, equally flavorful, but required even less effort and time than heading into town. My inspiration? Well, aside from the pizza I wasn't having, that is... A 1-pound bag of frozen raw shrimp. I firmly believe that if you like... Full story
Every Tuesday night over the summer, people looking to get outside and get some exercise can hit the roads and pedal the trails with a group of fellow bikers for the Fat Tire Rides. Brad Kusz has been riding the trails for years and helps organize the rides. "We meet at different places every week," he said. "We do encourage all abilities to ride. If newer abilities, or if someone hasn't rode on this ride, we tell them to let us know so we can sit there and watch them and make sure they make it... Full story
IRONWOOD - Pancakes in the morning, pancakes in the evening, pancakes at supper time. Local residents dined on pancakes throughout the day Thursday during the annual Kiwanis Pancake Day at Tacconelli's in Ironwood. The annual fundraiser is one of the biggest events Kiwanis does each year. "It's taken place for well over 60 years," Joe Cayer, Kiwanis member, said. "We have families that come each and every year. We have grandkids of grandkids that come, and the ages vary. People in their late... Full story
IRONWOOD — Four Ironwood freshmen competed at the 25th annual Michigan Technological University Bioathlon recently in Houghton, and came home with a second place finish. Sixteen teams from across the Upper Peninsula competed in the event, including Bessemer, Houghton, L’Anse, Negaunee and Calumet. In order to participate, students cannot be beyond sophomore-level biology, but some teams consist of older students, including juniors and seniors. “For this very young team, it’s a great accompl... Full story
IRONWOOD - Friends of Miners Memorial Heritage Park will host their fifth annual spring clean-up on Saturday. The Miners Memorial Heritage Park is 167 acres of land owned by the city and has been the site of much illegal dumping of tires, appliances and furniture over the years. According to a release, there is still a problem with people continuing to dump trash in the compost area and park. "With these clean-ups, the Friends of MMHP hope that people become more aware that throwing trash hurts... Full story
HURLEY - The Aging Unit of Iron County Board of Directors appointed members to committees, installed a new member, and further discussed its bylaws during its meeting on Thursday. Following confusion over election rules at a previous meeting, the Board of Directors was unable to fill an empty position. During a previous meeting the board held two separate votes for two separate positions without first announcing it. Vic Ouimette, of Mercer, spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting... Full story
PORT HURON (AP) - Sea lampreys look alien, and Jim Frazer had a close encounter of the worst kind with one on Saturday during the Port Huron Spring Fling salmon fishing tournament. "We had one, and I had it stuck to my bicep because my boat mate stuck it to me," Frazer, captain of the Double Down, told the Times Herald of Port Huron. "It was small, about 5 to 6 inches long." Sea lampreys, when they're not being attached to anglers, are parasites that attach with a suction cup mouth to fish.... Full story
BESSEMER - Members of the Bessemer Downtown Development Authority heard an update about the Ethnic Commons project and agreed to partner with the city and fund one of three seasonal employees. City Manager Mike Uskiewicz said the city was going to hire two seasonal workers and asked the DDA if they would fund the third position, which would perform mowing, trash pickup and other duties specifically in the downtown area. The DDA agreed to fund the position at a cost of about $3,500 for 90 days.... Full story
BESSEMER — The Woman’s Club of Bessemer hosted the 2014 Senior Tea to honor Bessemer Area School’s graduating seniors, and award a scholarship to one student seeking to further their education at Gogebic Community College. Sue Abelman, president of the Woman’s Club, said in a small community members of the organization know many of the students. And if they don’t, they know the parents or the grandparents of students. “We appreciate the students and really wish them the best,” she said, adding... Full story
BESSEMER — Members of the Bessemer City Planning Commission discussed how the city can make use of its land by creating new recreational trails and selling some for commercial development during its meeting on Wednesday. One portion of land that was discussed at the meeting is located near the southwest border of the city. The area was described as being mostly wetlands, but because of higher elevation in certain parts, commission chairman John Turkal proposed the creation of a public trail. H... Full story
By CHERYL SUNDBERG Special to the Daily Globe SILVER CITY - Organizers are busy getting ready for the 10th annual Porcupine Mountains Music Festival, presented by the Friends of the Porkies. The festival, held each year the weekend directly before Labor Day, is set for Aug. 22-24. More than 20 separate performers will be featured on two outdoor stages at the ski hill at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park near Silver City. Also featured is a third stage, the acoustic Busking Barn - for a... Full story
LONGUEIL, Quebec — Canadian exploration company Highland Copper Company announced Tuesday it had completed the interim closing of all the rights, title and interest of Copper Range Company, regarding the White Pine copper project. It was announced in November Highland was acquiring the former White Pine Mine, which is located in Ontonagon County. At the interim closing Tuesday, CRC received 3 million of Highland’s common shares for White Pine. In addition, Highland will also pay in cash or in common shares, one half of one cent per pound for... Full story
Individuals and students searching for employment, a career change or information on future career choices will benefit by attending the Rangewide Job/Career Fair set for Saturday. Velda Sclafani, community development coordinator of the Gogebic Ontonagon Community Action Agency, and Jon Parker, of State Farm Insurance Agency, organized the event. A lot of times people aren’t actively searching for new jobs, or employers aren’t advertising open positions, Sclafani said, but when a job fair is held people “come out of the woodwork.” Sclafani wor... Full story
IRONWOOD - With a May 19 start date set for the beginning of a two-year U.S. 2 reconstruction project in Ironwood, the city commission approved the project's funding at its meeting Monday evening. Both years, or phases, of the U.S. 2 project, are part of a larger Phase III water and sewer project. Phase III also includes water and sewer work in part of the neighborhood north of U.S. 2 and west of Lake Road, and some work in Norrie Location. The commission passed ordinances to call for the sale... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - The Ironwood Township Board of Trustees, Monday, discussed an alternative source of funding to help update its ailing roads. Four years ago, the township passed a four-year millage to help pay for a fire truck. The fire truck has since been paid for, allowing the board to drop the 1 mill from the taxes. However, supervisor Alan Baron asked the board if it should explore the option of using the 1 mill to help pay for road repairs. "Should we move forward and have the citizens... Full story
WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield City Council scheduled a work session to discuss the proposed budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year during its meeting Monday. The session is scheduled for May 19 at 10 a.m. After conducting a public hearing at the meeting on June 9, the council will need to adopt the annual budget ordinance, said city manager John Siira. The council opted out of Public Act 95, which added 99 cents to every resident utility bill to assist low-income residents in paying for their... Full story
HURLEY - More than 200 people came to run, walk or stroll the ninth annual Brian Nasi Memorial Heart Run/Walk in Hurley on Saturday. The event was held at the Hurley K-12 School. Many red balloons were purchased in memory of others and were released in the sky prior to the starting of the race. There was also face painting and a clown. Ginger Nasi's husband, Brian, passed away in 2005 from a heart attack. The race was created in his honor and also to educate the community on the importance of... Full story
