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Articles from the February 25, 2019 edition


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  • Rowe gives instruction on making maple syrup

    Feb 25, 2019

    By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] SAXON, Wis. — Residents interested in learning more about maple syrup had a chance to learn more about the process of tapping maple trees and making syrup at a pair of classes this weekend. In the morning, a group gathered in the town of Saxon to hear from Andy Rowe, of Many Maples Sugar Bush. Rowe talked about the process for tapping sugar maples and showed the group the various tools needed to collect sap from the trees. He also demonstrated h...

  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters raises funds, celebrates

    Feb 25, 2019

    By STEVE NEWMAN [email protected] IRONWOOD - Saturday, groups of bowlers gathered at Larry's Lucky Strikes in Ironwood to raise funds for and celebrate the work of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program in the area. In addition to bowling, there were prize drawings and contests, food and fun and a 50/50 raffle. According to Gogebic Range area program coordinator Amber Renaud, those raising funds sought a donation per bowler. In addition, those who are mentors also came and bowled and joined...

  • Wakefield council to swear in new city manager tonight

    Feb 25, 2019

    By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD — A shift in power will occur after tonight’s meeting of the Wakefield city council as current city manager Richard Brackney turns over the reins to his successor, Robert Brown, Jr. At a special meeting on Jan. 23, council members voted to offer the job to Brown, 36, of Belding, Mich., and he has been working here with city staff since last Tuesday. Brackney, who was scheduled to retire on May 24, will end his responsibilities two months early. Brown’s first day as city manager will be Tuesd...

  • Community calendar

    Feb 25, 2019

    Monday, Feb. 25 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. Finnish Women’s Auxiliary, 10 a.m., Little Finland. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Iron County Mobile Food Pantry, noon-1 p.m., Iron County Recycling-Iron County Forestry Parking Lot, 606-607 3rd Ave. North, Hurley. 715-561-2695. Young Authors and Illustrators Group. 3:15 p.m., Grades 2 and 3. 2nd floor library of L.L. Wright School. Beginner Finnish language class, 3:30 p.m., Little Finland, K...

  • John James 'Jack' Searle Jr.

    Feb 25, 2019

    IRONWOOD, Mich. - John James "Jack" Searle Jr, 91, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born to John James Searle Sr. and Dorothy (Hewitt) on Sept. 10, 1927, in Ironwood. He was the oldest of three brothers. Jack attended Central School in Ironwood, graduating from L.L.Wright High School in 1945. At 17 years old, he enlisted in the US Navy immediately after graduation, serving 3 years overseas in European waters working as a baker. After returning to Ironwood, he...