Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
ON THE night of July 4, a fireworks show known as "Thunder on the Mountain" offers a rainbow of colors to close out a 9-day celebration of Independence Day in Bessemer. The Bessemer Volunteer Fire Department provided the show, which was staged from two different locations - from the base of Massie Field, where a huge crowd gathered to watch, and from the adjacent bluff area. The razzle and dazzle followed an equally well-received performance by Marty's Goldenaires Drum and Bugle Corps.
By PAMELA JANSSON
BESSEMER - As the premier Fourth of July celebration on the Gogebic Range, the Bessemer Blast sets itself up each year for big expectations.
And, despite the threat of rain, this year's 9-day bash was no exception in fulfilling them.
The revelry came to a grand finale on July 4 with an evening parade, which was also the largest in the region, featuring numerous entries, including floats, classic cars, tractors, kids' sports teams, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, the "Class of 1994," public safety vehicles, 50/50 ticket sellers, and representation from loc...
