Resolution reached in township treasurer case

By RICHARD JENKINS

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BESSEMER — Ironwood Township’s civil case against former Ironwood Township treasurer Jyl Renee Olson-DeRosso has been resolved.

Gogebic County Circuit Court Judge Michael Pope issued a judgement in favor of the township on Oct. 2 for $1,398,654 — the same amount he previously ordered Olson-DeRosso pay in restitution — as well as any applicable attorney fees.

“We are pleased and relieved at the outcome, and it validates the judge’s decision on compensation of $1.4 million” Township Supervisor Steve Boyd told the Daily Globe Tuesday. “We look forwar...