Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By LEE REICH Associated Press Chomping down on a rosette of freshly emerging tulip leaves is just the thing to drive away winter doldrums - for deer. Crocuses probably taste almost as good to them. There's no need, though, for us humans to forsake the blossoms of spring bulbs; there are plenty that don't appeal to deer. Daffodils, for example. Deer won't eat them. So plant daffodils to your heart's content without any worry that their tops will be chomped off before the flowers even unfold.... Full story
HURLEY — Hurley residents who have been letting their water run to avoid freezing water lines are now being asked to stop, according a press release from the Hurley Department of Public Works. According to the release, customers who were required to have their water running are required to take a final meter reading at the time the water is shut off. Customers can call the city clerk’s office to receive a proper credit on their water bill. Customers who don’t call or let their water run after April 25 will no longer be eligible of a credi... Full story
Spring weather conditions are expected to return next week, but don't put that winter coat away just yet. "You're still going to have some chances of snow in the western Upper Peninsula, even into late afternoon, before it's pretty much over in the evening," Jim Salzwedel, a hydromet technician at the National Weather Service in Marquette, said. Wednesday, snow was falling at a rate of about two and a half inches in a five hour period, with a total amount expected to pile up around 13 inches,... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - With a winter of white outside, all Packer fans could see was green and gold inside when the Green Bay Packer Tailgate Tour rolled into Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort on Wednesday. According to Bob Tervonen, close to 500 Packer fans purchased tickets for the event that will raise close to $15,000 for Ironwood Township and Ironwood volunteer fire departments. The departments will purchase dress uniforms that Tervonen said have been badly needed for years. "This was big for... Full story
IRONWOOD - Luther L. Wright High School's show choir Accent! departed Wednesday on an educational and performance tour to Branson, Mo. The group, directed by Denise Woodward, will open for several shows during the tour, including Legends in Concert at the Dick Clark Theater; Dancing Queen, a '70s show, at Kings Castle Theater; and the Hamner Unbelievable Variety Show at Hamner-Barber Theatre, all in Branson. The singers will also take educational tours in Branson at locations including the... Full story
DETROIT (AP) - Pressure was building Wednesday for Michigan lawmakers to commit $350 million to Detroit pensions, a day after the city reached tentative agreements with pension funds and a retiree group to reduce payouts. The city has an $816 million pledge from foundations, philanthropists and Gov. Rick Snyder to shore up pension funds and prevent the sale of city-owned art as part of Detroit's strategy for exiting the largest public bankruptcy in U.S. history. But the state's share still... Full story
BERGLAND — The Gogebic Ontonagon Intermediate School District is hosting two informational meetings dealing with possible consolidation of the Bessemer and Wakefield-Marenisco School districts. The first meeting is April 29 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. The second meeting is May 8 at the Marenisco Township Hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. According to Bruce Mayle, superintendent of the GOISD, the meetings are “not debates” about possible consolidation, but a chance for r... Full story
HURLEY - The Iron County Board of Supervisors held its annual re-organizational meeting Tuesday in Hurley. The board welcomed three newly elected supervisors, Brad Matson, of Sherman; Karl Krall, of Saxon; and Victor Ouimette, of Mercer. During the meeting, Joe Pinardi, of Hurley, was re-appointed as county board chairman, and James Kichak, of Mercer, was re-appointed as vice-chairman. Elections for two committees were held. Larry Youngs, of Hurley; Mitch Koski, of Montreal; Tom Thompson, of... Full story
WHITE PINE - Seventy-seven women celebrated their friendships at the seventh annual Friendship Tea recently at the White Pine Community Methodist Church. A total of $716 collected at this year's tea was donated to the Ontonagon County Cancer Association, designating the money to help fund free mammograms the OCCA offers in October. The ladies of the church began the tea in honor of Mary Jo Hilborn in 2007 as she was battling cancer. The event carried a quilting theme, with many quilted items... Full story
HURLEY – Hurley City Mayor Joseph Pinardi took his oath of office and appointed council members to serve on various committees at the city council meeting Tuesday. Joanne Bruneau was elected to serve as mayor pro-tem and was also appointed to chair the finance committee, with Robert Lanctoe and Steve Lombardo. Lanctoe was also appointed chair of the board of public works, with newly elected members Jay Aijala and Terry Seibel. Appointed to the parks and recreation committee were chairman J... Full story
ONTONAGON - Students at the Holy Family Church in Ontonagon perform the shadow stations of the cross each Lenten season. Behind a scrim with illuminated light, the students enact the 14 stations of Christ's death on the cross. It begins with his condemnation to death and concludes with his placement in the tomb. The presentation is traditionally performed the Friday before Holy Week. Each station is accompanied with a dialogue read by two of the students which connects the station and suffering... Full story
By ELIZABETH KARMEL Associated Press One of my favorite big city comfort foods is a staple of the diner scene - the patty melt. According to lore, the patty melt originated in California as a burger topped with fried onions and melted cheese served on grilled rye bread. Of course today, the patty melt comes in all manner of variations, including many grilled cheese-style versions done indoors on a griddle. But now that the weather is warming up, it's the perfect time to try my version of the ori... Full story
By MIRANDA ANDERSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield City Council discussed updates on the spillway gate project at Sunday Lake during its meeting Monday evening. "Because of extreme winter and substantial snow that the city has experienced, many have asked about the operation of the new spillway gate this spring," city manager John Siira said. An on-site inspection of the spillway gate was conducted April 10, which led to lowering of the gate by a foot to release more water for... Full story
DETROIT (AP) - Same-sex couples who were married hours after Michigan's ban on gay nuptials was overturned sued Gov. Rick Snyder on Monday to try to force the state to recognize their newlywed status and grant the legal benefits that come with it. More than 300 couples were married in four counties on a Saturday in March, a day after a federal judge struck down Michigan's gay marriage ban. But Snyder won't recognize those marriages while a higher court considers an appeal of the decision - a... Full story
BESSEMER - The Bessemer Chamber of Commerce held an Easter egg hunt at Bessemer City Hall Saturday morning. There were also refreshments, a visit from the Easter bunny and a showing of the movie "Frozen." "We've been holding this event for at least eight years," said chamber president Veronica Miskovich. The event generally draws more than 100 kids, she added. "Being such a small community, a lot of this we do are for our residents," said chamber vice president Donna Frello. "We do a lot of... Full story
KIMBALL, Wis. - Temperatures in the low 40s and overcast skies didn't stop area residents from getting in the holiday spirit Saturday at an Easter egg hunt offered by the Penokee Range 4-H Livestock Club at Little Finland in Kimball. The event ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a plan to offer an ongoing egg hunt. Children were given bags that would limit the amount of eggs they could gather to allow all attendees an equal chance for candy and trinkets hidden inside. All the eggs were collected by... Full story
HURLEY - The Hurley Lions Club and Iron County youth joined forces to fundraise at the club's annual Pancake Day Sunday at the Liberty Bell Chalet in Hurley. Pancake Day, held on Palm Sunday for more than 35 years, serves as a fundraiser for both the Lions Club and the camp. Lions prepare the food and wash dishes while camp counselors and some campers act as hosts and servers, seating guests, bringing beverages and food and busing tables. Lions also purchase and donate the food supplies. "We wor... Full story
ONTONAGON – The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park's ski hill closed this past weekend after receiving 255 inches of snow for the season. Just as the amount of snow that fell for the season was up from last year, so was business and excitement at the hill, according to supervisor of operations Scott Jackson. "We had an amazing season," Jackson said. The Porkies boasts 200 acres of downhill ski slopes and 24 miles of cross-country ski trails. There was also new equipment for both d... Full story
HURLEY - During the summer, the calendar quickly fills up with vacations, activities and social gatherings because of warmer weather. Some people plan a camping vacation, host a party or travel during the summer months. The Iron County University of Wisconsin-Extension office is no different, preparing for a camping trip and a big birthday party. This summer the office will celebrate the 100th birthday of 4-H, as well as prepare for the annual Iron County Summer Youth Camp in July. Since the... Full story
