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Articles from the June 1, 2022 edition


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  • High winds cause power outages across region

    Jun 1, 2022

    Chris Ouellette, a spokesperson for Xcel Energy based in Eau Claire, said Tuesday morning in an email at 10:30 a.m. that 4,700 customers were without power in Gogebic and Ontonagon counties in Michigan and Iron and Vilas counties in Wisconsin. By noon, the number without power was down to 3,947. At 1:30 p.m., 3,643 customers were without power. Ouellette said crews were out responding to a number of locations where a problem was reported. One problem, perhaps a tree down on a power line, could mean one set of customers were without power there,...

  • Monday ceremony honors Marenisco's fallen veterans

    Jun 1, 2022

    By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] MARENISCO TOWNSHIP - A Memorial Day ceremony proceeded unhampered at Marenisco Township Cemetery despite the threat of storm clouds. American Legion Post 523 hosted the service led by Commander John Zorich, who thanked everyone who participated and attended. Kelly Dunbar, a member of the Marenisco Township Board of Trustees, provided the main address. Although most Memorial Day speakers are veterans, Dunbar provided a unique twist in giving voice to the...

  • Community Calendar

    Jun 1, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, June 1 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency quarterly food commodity distribution for registered families — South Ontonagon County and Watersmeet: Community Action Agency, 20142 M-28 in Ewen from noon t... Full story