Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority held a cleanup session Saturday afternoon along Trail 2, a snowmobile/ATV trail in western Gogebic County. Volunteers met in Bessemer early Saturday morning before gathering in Hurley to begin cleaning the trail back into Michigan. Volunteers were headed up by GRTA treasurer Lisa Hetfeld, GRTA secretary Christina Youngberg and ATV club president Ross Kolesar. A total of 22 people participated in the cleanup, including members of the Western U.P. Trail... Full story
IRONWOOD - Friends of the Library hosted its annual spring book fair at the Ironwood Memorial Building on Saturday to offer bookworms great deals on used books and raise money for the Ironwood Carnegie Library. "People donate books from the community, and then they come and buy books," said Gayle True, a member of Friends of the Library. "It's just like a big old recycling of books." True said the Friends have been hosting the book fair for many years. "It seems to be real popular and people... Full story
WAKEFIELD - The days of the old police car with the CB radio and spotlight are over. The radio and spotlight are still there, but Sgt. Glenn Gauthier, of the Michigan State Police Wakefield Post, said the role of a state trooper is becoming more mobile, and the vehicle is making that a reality. "This is a trooper's office," he said motioning to the dark blue Dodge Charger with the red cherry button-light on top. The vehicle is loaded to the dome-light with technology, some of which has been... Full story
IRONWOOD - It's not every day that a father and son dress up in green gowns and walk a stage in front of hundreds of people, but that's exactly what happened at Gogebic Community College's commencement ceremony on Friday. Jim Chiapuzio, 51, graduated with an associate of applied technology degree, and his son, Jordy, 20, graduated with an associate of arts degree in criminal justice. "I'm glad to be done," Jim Chiapuzio said. "It was hard, though. After being out 33 years and then having to do... Full story
