Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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,... Full story
IRONWOOD — The Ironwood Public Safety Department’s fire officer on Monday was investigating a late Saturday night fire that gutted a downtown church. Brandon Snyder said the IPSD received an 11:44 p.m. call that there was a structure fire in the area of Lutey’s Flower Shop, near Ayer Street. It was determined the fire was coming from Peace Lutheran Church at 102 S. Mansfield St., across the street from Lutey’s. Snyder said there were flames and smoke coming out of the east side of the wood-fr... Full story
IRONWOOD — Sometimes collaborations lead to creations and that was the case for local artists Peg Sandin and Amanda Szot. The duo will display pieces at the Downtown Art Place until the end of October. According to Sandin, some of the pieces came together after Szot found them unfinished. “I had some unfinished pieces and Amanda finished them for me,” Sandin said. “We used our very favorite things we like to paint and sculpt.” Some of Sandin’s paintings were of rocks from the shores of Lake Sup... Full story
MADISON, Wis. — The Mercer School is one of 167 across the state to be honored with a Wisconsin Title I School of Recognition award today in Madison, through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. School board members Kelly Kohegyi and Deanna Pierpont traveled to the state capital to receive the award from state superintendent of public instruction Tony Evers. Award recipients were classified into three sections, including “high achieving schools,” “high progress schools” and “beating the odds schools.” All of the awards winners recei... Full story
BESSEMER — Construction was under way Friday at the site of the future Mary Street Regional Trailhead and Ethnic Commons in Bessemer, with workers from Ruotsala Concrete building a retaining wall. “I’m not sure of the exact completion date yet,” said foreman Terry Hannu. “A lot depends on if the weather holds out.” After the retaining wall is completed, natural gray and colored sidewalks will be put down, said Hannu, and then trees will be planted and landscaping can start. Seven flagpoles w... Full story
SAXON, Wis. — People had their paddles in hand for the annual Harvest Festival auction, sponsored by the Saxon-Gurney Community Presbyterian Church, Saturday. More than 50 people bid on a variety of items, with proceeds benefiting the church. The event also included raffles, food and items for sale, including homemade Christmas ornaments. According to church member Diana Norman, the event started many years ago, and moved from Gurney to Saxon in 1956. “The event started in Gurney because of the... Full story
BESSEMER — To some, Halloween is a time for dressing up, getting free candy and being as scary as possible. But for Dick and Arlene Vittone, of Bessemer, Halloween is a time for birthdays, celebrations and showing off their spooky style. Each year, the Vittone’s celebrate halloween over the course of three days in October. Starting on the 29th, they celebrate Arlene Vittone’s birthday, followed by their daughter, Wasilia, Alaska, resident, Peri Rund’s birthday on Oct. 30 and Halloween on Oct.... Full story
