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Articles from the August 2, 2019 edition


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  • Gloria M. Rowe

    Aug 2, 2019

    WAUSAU, Wis. - Gloria M. Rowe, 66, of Gurney, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 14, 1952, to Wilbert and Louise (Mazner) Luoma in Ironwood, Mich. On Nov. 4, 1972, she married the love of her life James Rowe. The love that they had together was seen every day; and when they danced together, they lit up the room. Gloria loved helping Jim on the family farm. She put her heart into everything she did and was...

  • Iron County Fair kicks off with entries

    Aug 2, 2019

    By BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] SAXON - Tables were hosed off by the Saxon/Gurney fire department and animals bathed on Thursday in preparation for Iron County Fair. Brock Swartz, vice president of the fair committee, said the fair is made possible by a collaboration of volunteers, children and local business owners. "This is our big weekend," he said. Forrest Movrich, from California, said his family is friends with the owners of a neighboring farm and was asked if he wanted to sho...

  • Community calendar

    Aug 2, 2019

    Friday, Aug. 2 Mercer Cribbage, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Senior Center. Double Trouble, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Serenity Center, Ironwood. Mercer Food Pantry, noon-1 p.m., Railroad Street, Mercer, Wis. Emergencies: 715-476-7655. Alcoholics Anonymous/ Al-Anon, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EST, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Saturday, Aug. 3 Union...

  • Scavenger hunt encourages people to explore Iron County

    Aug 2, 2019

    By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY — A scavenger hunt is underway in northern Iron County. Participants have until Aug. 11 to attempt to solve a series of clues and visit 11 sites around the northern part of the county. The hunt is designed to promote wellness and show off some of the lesser-known tourist sites in the region. “We wanted to get people outside, (as well as) include the heritage and sites that people might not be aware of,” said Rita Franzoi, the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce’s events coordinator. “Things...

  • Bessemer to add Little Free Libraries

    Aug 2, 2019

    By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] BESSEMER - Residents will soon see four Little Free Library boxes at locations around the city of Bessemer, as volunteers plan to complete the work over the next few weeks. "It's a way to get people reading and kids especially," said Cheryl Olsen, a member of the Bessemer Recreation Commission at the Thursday meeting. The four boxes were constructed and painted and the varnishing and lettering is currently underway, said Ron Zaleski, commission...