Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Four years after risking his life in Afghanistan, William D. Swenson solemnly received the Medal of Honor on Tuesday in a case of battlefield bravery with some odd twists: The young Army captain questioned the judgment of his superiors, and the paperwork nominating him for the award was lost. He left the military two years ago but wants to return to active duty, a rare move for a medal recipient. The nation’s highest military honor — a sky blue ribbon and medal — was clasped...
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield City Council heard presentations Monday from three engineering firms on a grant proposal resolving flooding and sewage issues. The city had solicited proposals from seven firms. Representatives from Agriculture, Engineering, Consulting, Operations and Maintenance; GEI Consultants; and Coleman Engineering presented proposals to work with the city on a stormwater, asset management and wastewater, or SAW, grant. After some discussion, the council selected GEI C...
MARENISCO — Two traditional German orchestras wowed the crowd with their performances at the old Roosevelt School in Marenisco on Saturday evening. The audience gave the traveling musicians a warm welcome with a standing ovation after their first selection of the night. The performance was sponsored by the Marenisco Township and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp based in Twin Lakes, Wis. The Youth Symphony Orchestra of Lucie-Kolsch-Jugendmusikschule and the Sinfonic Winds Concert Band of Musikschule d...
IRONWOOD — Auditions for the third annual HIT Idol at the Historic Ironwood Theatre wrapped up Sunday afternoon, with results on finalists to be announced today. More than 50 auditioned, said Diana Hansen, one of the event’s coordinators. She expects that number will have to be whittled down to between 40 and 45. “It’s really nice that so many people showed up, especially with so much going on this weekend, with homecomings,” said theatre director Bruce Greenhill. More adults tried out this year...
BESSEMER — October is national Bullying Prevention Month, and the Michigan State University Extension is offering Be SAFE (Safe, Affirming and Fair Environments) workshops to parents and caregivers beginning Oct. 30. Each workshop will last from 6-8 p.m. “Bullying has been an issue from quite some time across the nation. It’s an ongoing problem,” Erin Ross, Gogebic County MSU Extension educator, said. “This is a brand new program, with the workshops in design over the past year.” According to the MSU Extension website, bullying can cause not o...
HURLEY — First grade students at the Hurley K-12 School learned about local government during a field trip to city of Hurley offices Thursday. Students in Kelli Pitrone, Kathy Czarnecki and Mary Ann Kmetz’s classes traveled to the offices to learn how local government works up close. Students viewed the clerk’s office, public library, police department, fire department and Mayor Joe Pinardi’s office. “I got a call asking if they could take an hour and come down to learn about governmen...
HURLEY — October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and for Susan Wolfe, of Hurley, it’s the anniversary of a long-fought battle. Oct. 1 marked the one-year anniversary of Wolfe being cancer-free from breast cancer. While the anniversary is bittersweet, Wolfe said it marks a journey for both her and her family. “A lot of people will say, ‘I’m so sorry you had cancer,’ but I don’t want them to feel sorry for me,” Wolfe said. “That experience was an incredible journey for my family and...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — A $1.85 million taxiway project began at the Gogebic-Iron County Airport on Sept. 3, but won’t be completed until next summer. Airport manager Mike Harma said completion is scheduled for July 1. The second runway at the airport has been closed for a long time, Harma said. The additional taxiway will provide safety for passengers by providing for a space for planes waiting to take off, while other planes are landing. The runway was built in the 1950s, Harma said He has bee...
DETROIT (AP) — A former Detroit mayor was sent to prison for nearly three decades Thursday, offering little remorse for the widespread corruption under his watch but acknowledging he let down the financially troubled city during a critical period before it landed in bankruptcy. Prosecutors argued that Kwame Kilpatrick’s “corrupt administration exacerbated the crisis” that Detroit now finds itself in. A judge agreed with the government’s recommendation that 28 years in prison was appropria...
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — Gogebic Community College Foundation celebrated its 18th annual Celebration of Achievements Banquet Thursday evening at the David Lindquist Student Center on the GCC campus. Four were honored. David J. Lucas, PhD., and Marsha (Erickson) Lucas, Class of 1973, were named Distinguished Alumni. A husband and wife team, they “strive to create opportunities for others personally and professionally,” said GCC President James Lorenson. David Lucas quoted Isaac Newton in accep...
WAKEFIELD — Students from across the area learned about fire safety with the Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department Wednesday. According to fire chief Mike Yon, students came from the Wakefield-Marenisco School District, Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency Head Start program, Trinity Lutheran Church in Ironwood and the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District. “We’re expecting more than 200 kids for this,” Yon said. “It should be a lot of fun.” The event spans many years, according t...
LANSING (AP) — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder testified behind closed doors Wednesday about his role taking Detroit into bankruptcy, a rare interview with lawyers for creditors who pressed him about retiree pensions and asked if the city could have done more to avoid the historic filing. Snyder waived executive privilege and gave a three-hour deposition at his office in Lansing. The testimony can be used as evidence in an upcoming trial that will determine whether Detroit is eligible to shed or r...
CRANMOOR, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin cranberry farmers hosted a group of South Korean journalists this week as part of an effort to expand exports to that country. The United States exported more than 15,400 barrels of cranberries to South Korea last year, up from 200 barrels in 2003, according to Daily Tribune Media. Wisconsin is the nation’s top cranberry producer. Ben Rezin, whose family owns Cranmoor Cranberries, said he was happy to give six journalists a tour of his marshes on Tuesday. “The Asi...
HURLEY — With six applicants to choose from, the Hurley City Council appointed Steve Lombardo to fill a vacant council seat on Tuesday. Lombardo, a teacher in the Hurley School District, replaces John Aijala, who moved from Hurley. Council member Jamey Francis nominated Lombardo for the position, indicating he will bring in some youthful enthusiasm. Don Richards seconded the nomination, and Lombardo was elected on a 3-1 vote, with Char Mussatti voting no and Rob Lanctoe abstaining. Joanne Brunea...
IRONWOOD — HOPE Animal Shelter in Ironwood won the Michigan Pet Fund Alliance’s “Outstanding Open Admission Small Shelter” award for 2012 because it saved more than 94 percent of its pets. Half of animals that enter American animal shelters do not leave them alive. HOPE won the award in 2010 and 2011 as well, said director Randy Kirchoff, with Gogebic County earning recognition last year as one of the top 10 no-kill communities in Michigan. Fifty kittens and cats are currently housed at the shelter, with some in foster homes, said Kirchof...
IRONWOOD — Former Ironwood resident, guitarist Aaron Jay, will perform at the Historic Ironwood Theatre Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature country, rock and blues music. “Jay grew up in a musical family, so he knew that music would be the road he would travel,” Theater Director Bruce Greenhill said. “His dad, Johnny Jay, and uncles, Max Lee and Mike, were known as ‘Johnny Jay and the Jay Birds.’” Jay’s father and Uncle Max helped pique his interest in playing and performing publicly,...
