Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAKEFIELD — Gogebic Community Mental Health is hosting a training on Monday focusing on helping youth aged 12-18 facing mental health challenges or crises. Youth Mental Health First Aid introduces participants to the warning signs of mental health problems and risk factors for adolescents. It also builds understanding on the importance of early intervention and teaches people how to help a youth who is in crisis or facing a mental health or substance abuse challenges, according to a news release. The program uses role playing and simulations t... Full story
IRONWOOD— Governor Rick Snyder and his family toured the Stormy Kromer factory in Ironwood’s Industrial Park Thursday morning, learning the history of Jaquart Fabric Products and the expansions that have taken the family company from a one-man basement operation in 1958 to a 80,000-square-foot facility with $15 million in annual sales. “Jacquart’s is a great company, and I am very proud to see Stormy Kromer in Michigan,” said Gov. Snyder. In 2001, Bob Jacquart got a tip from the late Mark Fitt... Full story
BESSEMER — A single engine airplane was forced to make an emergency landing on U.S. 2 near Blackjack Road in Bessemer Township at 4:45 a.m., Thursday, according to a Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department release. Aaron Ruotsala, of Ironwood, was alone on an early morning flight to Iron River when the low oil pressure light came on, he said. Soon his engine failed in midair. Ruotsala was online with Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center during the flight, and when it was evident that he wou... Full story
HURLEY — The Iron County Finance Committee heard a presentation from a representative from Stifel, Nicolaus and Company Inc., of Brookfield, Wis., about refinancing courthouse construction bonds during a meeting at the Iron County Courthouse Thursday. Dave DeYoung, senior vice president of the public finance department, spoke to the committee about different options in refinancing, as well as “substantial” savings for the county. The original bond from 2004 was $3.2 million. The eight... Full story
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music stars and fans joined together to urge prayers for Randy Travis on Thursday after he underwent brain surgery following a stroke at a Texas hospital. Travis remained in critical condition Thursday after surgery to relieve pressure on his brain Wednesday night, publicist Kirt Webster said. The 54-year-old Grammy Award-winning singer had been improving while being treated for heart failure caused by a viral infection when he had the stroke. Nancy Jones, the w... Full story
WAKEFIELD — Attendees can find inspiration for their own gardens after touring eight locations in Wakefield during the annual 46th Parallel Planters Garden Club Secret Garden Tour on July 18. The event runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and features “unique” features, according to club member Lynn Adams. “We have three water features, an oriental bridge, a repurposed mine building, many decks, island beds, annual and perennials,” Adams said. “In this garden tour, there is something for everyone.... Full story
HURLEY— Registration began Wednesday night for the 105th annual Apostolic Lutheran Church convention, hosted this year at the Hurley K-12 school. Between 1,000 and 1,500 people are expected to attend. The convention lasts through Sunday. Events began at the school on Wednesday evening with a presentation by Harry Ylippa of Sweden in the Hurley K-12 high school gymnasium. Daily worship services will be offered at 10 a.m. and 2 and 6 p.m. in English in the gymnasium; and at 9:45 a.m., and 1:45 a... Full story
IRONWOOD— The 21st annual Festival Ironwood will have a little different look this year because of the recent Depot Park expansion project, and organizers expect the community summer celebration to be bigger than ever. Festival Ironwood will run July 17-20, centered under the familiar blue and white tent in downtown Ironwood. This is the fourth year Will Corcoran and Keith Johnson are in charge, and they say it would be impossible to put it all together without the help of volunteers and l... Full story
IRONWOOD — Fifty-four local children will be gracing the stage during two performances of “Tom Sawyer,” Saturday at the Historic Ironwood Theatre. The Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, of Barrett, Minn., will spend the entire week working with the kids to get them ready for two performances. Both performances are Saturday and take place at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The script and music were written by the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre and features original numbers “Who Put the Lizard in the Split P... Full story
ONTONAGON — The Ontonagon Theater of Performing Arts will host a vocal and piano concert Sunday at 7 p.m., featuring Ontonagon native Leah Reichardt and Alex Marciniak, of Ironwood. “We’re so pleased to have Leah and Alex together on our stage,” said Carol Reid, a theater spokesperson. “It’s always special when one of our own talented young people comes home to perform. We first heard Leah sing when she was a teenager, and her soprano voice was breathtaking even at that age. We can’t wait... Full story
IRONWOOD — Tim Mesun and Paul Butcher will perform a benefit concert together Saturday at 7 p.m. at Theatre North in Ironwood. The concert will benefit the HOPE Animal Shelter. The duo will perform jazz, pop and blues songs and original compositions by both musicians. Mesun has studied jazz piano with Butcher in the summers since 2006. The pair will perform together for the third summer in a row. This is the 13th concert performed to benefit local charities by Mesun, who will attend Gogebic C... Full story
UPSON, Wis. — Local Wisconsin politicians sent a letter to Gogebic Taconite president Bill Williams, asking him to immediately remove the “heavily-armed, masked commando security forces” currently hired to protect the company’s property, the site of a proposed iron mine near Upson. Sen. Bob Jauch (D-Poplar) and Rep. Janet Bewley (D-Ashland) sent the joint letter, called the hiring “horrifying” and “appalling.” “These kind of security forces are common in third world countries, but they don’t be... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Ironwood Township Board of Trustees heard an update about the airport park project during a meeting Monday. Supervisor Alan Baron told the board about a number of small projects that need to be completed. Starting Wednesday, the park is being rented throughout the remainder of the week for the annual 105th Apostolic Lutheran Church Convention. However, a landscaping issue may dampen some of the festivities. Behind the pavilion, water is not draining properly, causing c... Full story
MUSKEGON (AP) — A young woman and two brothers on Monday finished an about 80-mile paddle board crossing of Lake Michigan from Wisconsin to Michigan, finishing in less time than they predicted despite high waves along the way. Craig Masselink, 23, his 19-year-old brother, Trent, and their 21-year-old friend Ginny Melby left Milwaukee’s McKinley Beach on Sunday morning. They had expected the trip to take about 30 hours, but it took less than 24. “I didn’t really ever think of this as my effort... Full story
IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission approved motions relating to three public hearings held Monday before the commision’s regular meeting. One hearing regarded using the Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund to finance improvements at Riverside Cemetery, another addressed changing the gross vehicle weight limits on South Range Road from Pine Street to Norrie Park Road from five tons to 15 tons, and a third hearing was about a potential millage to fund local street improvements. City manager Sco... Full story
WAKEFIELD — Matt Treado, AECOM Construction representative, was on hand at Monday evening’s Wakefield city council meeting to update the group on the sewer project, but before simple change orders to balance the budget could be approved, Treado was asked why the system didn’t prefrom well after the recent weekend rain. “The system is having problems ... because when we eliminated these diversion manholes, to get off of the consent order, we weren’t able to just flip a switch and send water awa... Full story
ERWIN TOWNSHIP — On Sunday, a project that Ivan Hellen, Erwin Township historian, has spent hundreds of hours working on since 2009 came to fruition with the unveiling and dedication of a historical marker at the Erwin Township Hall, formerly the Erwin Central School. “It’s an honor to preserve the legacy and heritage of our pioneer settlers 104 years later,” said Hellen, who is also the historian for Miner’s Memorial Heritage Park. Hellen and his brothers David, Bill and John unveiled... Full story
MERRIWEATHER – All floated, some flipped, but none sank at the 12th annual cardboard boat races held Sunday by the Hoop ‘n’ Holler Tavern in Merriweather. About 75 people came out in hot, sunny weather to watch racers in five categories test the waters at the north end of Lake Gogebic in cardboard and duct tape creations. Toddlers, youth and seniors alike paddled around buoys in the shallow waters just offshore, trying to be the first to round the final corner and glide to the finish line.... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING – Spirits were high Sunday as local Independence Day celebrations concluded with a full day of activities in Bruce Crossing. Events began at 8 a.m. with a communitywide church service lead by the Rev. Ted Trudgeon, of Ewen. Other morning events included a breakfast at VFW Post 9345 in Bruce Crossing, a pie contest, the start of a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, a fun walk/run and tot run and a performance by Marty’s Goldenaires at Bruce Crossing Township Park. Spectators turned out... Full story
IRONWOOD — Ironwood is seeking funding for the massive 2014-’15 U.S. 2 reconstruction project and city officials hope a recent visit by Lt. Gov. Brian Calley will help the effort. A letter to Calley addressed by Mayor Kim Corcoran and the city commission on June 25 notes most grants available through the state focus on downtowns and the city has been informed its U.S. 2 corridor is not grant-eligible. Calley visited the city recently as part of a Pure Michigan campaign emphasizing tourism. The letter notes Ironwood officials have been wor... Full story
Iron County’s unemployment rate improved by 2.5 percent in May, but the 11.5 percent figure was still the second worst in the state. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced the May job rates late last week. In April, Iron County’s jobless rate stood at 14 percent and it was 11 percent a year ago. The monthly release from the DWD did not state the reason for the improvement in the job picture throughout the state, but summer hiring and numerous construction projects likely brought in more jobs. The DWD said in 2012, Wis... Full story
BESSEMER — Mari Negro of Hermansville claimed the $25,425 prize in the Bessemer Fourth of July 50/50 raffle on Friday. The winning ticket, No. 58354, was drawn Thursday evening around 7 p.m., just as the parade began. Fourth of July committee member Sheri Graham said Negro is married to Les Negro, formerly of Wakefield, and that they have been coming to the Bessemer Fourth of July celebration and buying 50/50 tickets for 20 years. Graham thanked all those who bought and sold tickets. “This was our second highest prize, next to the $25,987 in... Full story
