Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - As nightfall approached Wednesday, the search continued for an escaped inmate from the Gogebic County Jail, despite two sightings in the Powderhorn area in as many days. Daniel Ferguson, 26, escaped sometime after 8:45 p.m., Monday, according to a Gogebic County Sheriff's Department Facebook post at approximately 9:33 p.m., that night. Wednesday's search effort centered around Big Powderhorn Mountain, after there were two...
By ISABELLE KLEINSCHMIDT [email protected] BESSEMER - Despite the snow and cold weather, Big Powderhorn Mountain held a tropical themed Hawaii Weekend on Saturday. The annual event was comprised of an on hill scavenger hunt with clues scattered throughout the slopes, a raffle, and prizes from the Powderhorn Gifts & Brews gift-shop. "Lots of people really enjoy the scavenger hunt." said General Manager and Co-Owner Bruce Noren. Skiers were given leis upon entering the lodge, which was...
By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] BESSEMER - Some like it red, others creamy, but for the Midwest Cat Clowder at Big Powderhorn Mountain on Saturday, conditions were excellent, with intermittent snow and mid-20-s temperatures. Sno-Cat enthusiasts gathered to show off their machines and talk to other hobbyists, as well as an interested public. The Sno-Cat is the brainchild of the late E.M. Tucker, Sr., who grew up walking to school through deep snow in the early 1900s near Grant's...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — Vintage Sno-Cat machines will once again journey to Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort Saturday as the ski hill plays host to the third annual Midwest Cat Clowder. As closed-cabbed, tracked vehicles, Sno-Cats and other groomers have been used from Alaska to Antarctica for jobs ranging from building pipelines to grooming ski hills. The clowder — the name of a group of Cats — is one of four shows in the country for those who collect the vintage machines, according to Powderhorn Gener...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Judith Ann Westeen, 70, of Bessemer, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2017. Judy was born on April 9, 1946, in Bessemer Township, the daughter of Arthur and Anna (Selin) Westeen. She attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1964. On July 10, 1965, she married Dennis Johnson. They were blessed with a son, Scott. After her son began school, Judy worked at Big Powderhorn Mountain Ski Resort for several years. She then was employed by Hurley Astronautics... Full story
IRONWOOD — Superior Snowshoe Walks have been scheduled for the sixth winter season, beginning in January. All of the walks begin in the dark at 6:30 p.m. Headlights or flashlights are recommended. People who are new to snowshoeing can try snowshoes for free, according to Sam and Anne Davey at the Hobby Wheel, 932-3332. The schedule includes: —Jan. 4: Mark Fitting Annual Memorial Walk, starting at Michigan Information Center, sponsored by Maplewood Restaurant. —Jan. 11: Bessemer walk behind city hall, sponsored by Bessemer VFW. —Jan. 18: Gog...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - With the snow on the ground not deep enough to hit the slopes, ski fans went to the Historic Ironwood Theatre Saturday night to see the premiere of Warren Miller's latest film, "Here, There and Everywhere." The film travels around the world - including Alaska, Montana, Greenland and Switzerland - in search of thrills and adventure. Using talking-head interviews, as well as a mixture of GoPro and traditional footage set to a soundtrack of...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Kay M. Paremsky, 75, of Ironwood, died peacefully Thursday evening, Oct. 27, 2016, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, with Kathy's family by her side. The former Kay Baluha was born May 7, 1941, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude (Schuman) Baluha, attended Ironwood schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1959. She was married to James A. Paremsky on Aug. 24, 1963, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Anna Elias, 92, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday Oct. 12, 2016, surrounded by the love of her family. Anna was born on the Fourth of July, 1924, in Ashland, Wis., daughter of the late Jacob and Albertina Tannheimer. Anna attended Bessemer schools and graduated with the class of 1942. On July 12, 1943, she was united in marriage to Stanley J. Elias at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, Mo. Stanley preceded her in death on Feb. 11, 2009. Anna was also... Full story
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - To support the fight against cancer, more than 50 residents attended a Touch of Gold gala, benefiting Cole's Foundation Saturday evening at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort. Peter Grewe, of Ironwood, played the keyboard as people gathered for the evening at the Gun Barrel Lodge. In his welcoming remarks, Grewe said gold is the color of pediatric cancer awareness. Cole's Foundation was founded in 2008, after Cole Ruotsala, a...
STURGEON BAY, Wis. — Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Kujanson, 62, of Sturgeon Bay, formerly of Bessemer, Mich., passed away at her home on Aug. 16, 2016. She was born March 13, 1954, at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, Mich., the daughter of Taisto A. Hendrickson and Elizabeth H. (Nowakowski) Hendrickson. Kathy attended St. Sebastian Catholic Church and School in Bessemer and graduated from Bessemer High School in 1972. She went on to study nursing at Gogebic Community College. On Sept. 22, 1973, Kathy married Dennis Kujanson at St. Sebastian Catho... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - On May 18, 2016, at 9:53 a.m., Peter James Palm, of Green Bay, Wis., passed away at his residence on Creek Side Trail at Big Powderhorn Mountain, Bessemer, at the age of 62 years old, surrounded by his family and close friends. Peter was born on Dec. 29, 1953, to James and Glorianne Palm. His siblings are William Palm (Carol), of Hudson, Wis., and Patrick Palm, of Denver, Colo. Peter married Cindy Miskovich, of Wakefield, on May 30, 1991. Their children are John Palm (Kendra... Full story
SCHOFIELD, Wis. - Janice Rae Lahti, 65, of Wausau, and a former longtime Ironwood Township, Mich. resident, died peacefully early Thursday morning, April 21, 2016, at Atrium Post Acute Care of Weston in Schofield, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous, three-year battle with cancer. The former Janice Rae Manchester was born May 15, 1950, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Raymond and Rose (Magdziak) Manchester, attended A.L. Norrie Grade School and graduated from Luther... Full story
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] As warm temperatures continue, melting snow is causing an early end to the season for skiers and snowboarders. The forecast calls for continued warm weather. Near Bessemer, Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort declared it will close Saturday for the season. Bruce Noren, general manager, said the earliest the mountain closed was in February, 1999. "It's been a strange snow year. With these warm nights, we've taken a hit," Noren said on Wednesday afternoon....
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] BESSEMER - Vintage snow machine enthusiasts gathered at Big Powderhorn Mountain Ski Resort Saturday for the third annual "Clowder in the Powder" to display their "prized" machines and meet with other fans of these unique over-the-snow vehicles. Throughout the day, more than 10 vehicles were on display for skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers to look at and admire. While enthusiasts socialized in morning and afternoon, they talked about their snow... Full story
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] With snow in the forecast during Martin Luther King Day weekend, snowmobilers, skiers and snowboarders are expected to visit Iron and Gogebic counties to hit the trails and slopes. For today, the National Weather Service predicts it will be cloudy with light snow likely, with accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. The highs will be from 24 to 26 degrees. The chance of snow is 70 percent. On Saturday, it will be colder and cloudy, with snow likely. The highs... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] While mild temperatures in November and early December meant that ski hills across the Gogebic Range pushed back their opening days, the recent snowfalls and cold weather means that all have at least some runs open and have been seeing skiers anxious to hit the slopes. “The crowds were good over the holidays,” said Bruce Noren, the general manager of Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort, “you know, (just) not as good as we’re used to.” While the delayed snow meant the numbers were down from previous... Full story
By KELSEY HANSEN [email protected] UPSON, Wis. - The lack of snow and above average temps have made it a bit challenging for area ski hills to get up and going this year. Of late, favorable conditions have lead to an opening weekend of ski season for Whitecap Mountains Resort. Officially opening on Friday, the hill originally planned on having only one lift and a couple runs open. However, with a wonderful sunny day and a hardworking staff, by the afternoon on Saturday they had three... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — Following a brief public hearing, the Ironwood Township Board approved the budget last Monday. During the public hearing, the board debated a proposed 48-cents-an-hour raise for the township’s elected officials who work at the township hall. The raises were included in the budget shown to the board members at a prior meeting and match the raise given to the township’s union employees, according to Clerk Mary Segalin, however there hadn’t been any formal discussion by the boa... Full story
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - Representatives from Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort were at Luther L. Wright Friday with a surprise for Ironwood's sixth graders, telling the students that they would all be able to ski for free this winter as part of the resort's decision to give away ski passes to all sixth graders at four area schools. Sixth grade students in the Hurley, Ironwood, Bessemer and Wakefield-Marenisco school districts will receive the free passes, said... Full story
