Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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,... Full story
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... Full story
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,"... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
MERCER, Wis. - Bicycle enthusiasts grabbed their bikes and headed out to the eighth annual Lupine Junefest Saturday in Mercer. The event pays homage to the lupines which grow along the roadside throughout the area. To help attendees view the flowers, the event includes bike tours. Bike tours included lengths suitable for any rider, ranging from 10-50 miles. More than 160 bicyclists registered for the tours, including residents of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Florida. All participants were given... Full story
IRONWOOD - On Friday's throughout the summer, students will have a chance to read a book and grab some lunch during Books and Brunch at the Ironwood Carnegie Library. According to Lynne Wiercinski, assistant director at the library, this is the first year the event is being held. "This is our first year, but it's another way to encourage kids to read," Wiercinski said. The event kick-off took place on Friday with kids enjoying pizza, grabbing a book and performing science experiments. More than... Full story
IRONWOOD - Local horse enthusiasts competed in the Spring Valley Ranch Horsemen's Club Horse Show over the weekend. This year marked the fifth annual event, which was held at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds in Ironwood. More than 40 horses were shown in the event on Saturday and Sunday. Competitions included showmanship, English riding, western riding, jumping classes, speed events and reigning classes. According to event organizer Doreen Passuello, the show is a fundraiser for the horse club.... Full story
BESSEMER - Local residents dined on decadent sweets during the annual benefit coffee social in honor of Flag Day Friday in Bessemer The social, hosted by the Bessemer Woman's Club, has been going on for more than 20 years. According to Barbara Karpus, club member, the event is something people look forward to each year. "They look forward to it because of the decorations and the time put into it," Karpus said. Each year, the theme is red, white and blue, in honor of Old Glory. Karpus said the... Full story
LANSING — A measure to reduce regulation and simplify the process for people to treat and control aquatic invasive species received final approval by the Michigan Senate on Thursday. Senate Bill 444 was introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson, R-Escanaba, at the request of numerous constituents living near lakes in the Upper Peninsula. The residents asked for changes to the law to make it quicker and easier for them to gain approval from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to control invasive plants, such as Eurasian Watermilfoil, in l... Full story
Ruffed grouse populations in Wisconsin have shown another slight decline this spring, but northern Wisconsin numbers were the exception, as they were up about 3 perent, according to a survey. It seems the coldest winter on record in much of the north didn't knock out the grouse. In fact, it helped. In regard to the slight increase in northern Wisconsin, Gary Zimmer, coordinating biologist for the Ruffed Grouse Society, points to winter weather. "While cold temperatures and deep snow are... Full story
HURLEY - The Iron County Finance Committee hired two employees Thursday morning, creating a new position, and backed switching the county's depository to another bank. New bank The committee heard a presentation from Chippewa Valley Bank, which recently opened in the town of Kimball. The committee was informed it could make a lot more money off of the county's deposits in the bank, compared to the current depository, Hurley Associated Bank. County treasurer Mark Beaupre attended the meeting and... Full story
