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  • Stanley Edmund Nurkkala

    Aug 25, 2022

    BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Stanley Edmund Nurkkala, 88, of Bruce Crossing passed Aug. 22, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, after battling a long illness of cancer. Stanley was born Oct. 16, 1933, in Paynesville, to the late George and Mary (Nazback) Nurkkala. He was predeceased by seven brothers and seven sisters. Stanley was a wonderful uncle to many nieces and nephews, and a great-uncle and great-great-Uncle to many. Following graduation from Ewen High School in 1951, he then... Full story

  • Roberta 'Bertie' May

    Aug 18, 2022

    WATERSMEET, Mich. - Roberta "Bertie" May, a long time resident of Watersmeet, joined her loved ones in eternal life on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. Bertie passed peacefully at home. Born in Maple Grove, on July 4, 1931, to John and Maude (Jenkins) Norman, Bertie was raised in the beautiful Upper Peninsula where she met and married Clifford "Bud" May. They moved down state for a bit and also lived in Minnesota, but planted their roots in Watersmeet where they raised their two boys - Floyd and Neil.... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Aug 17, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Aug. 17 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Marenisco Township Hall, 9:15-9:30 a.m; Watersmeet Food Pantry, 10-10:30 a.m.; Bruce Crossing, Stannard Township ballpark, 12:30-1 p.m. EDT. 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... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Aug 16, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Aug. 16 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Pioneer Park Apartments tenants only, Ironwood, 9-10 a.m.; Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood, parking lot, 10:30-11 a.m.; Northwoods Estates Apartments, Ironwood Township, parking lot, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Wildwood Apartments, Ironwood Township, community room, 12:30-12:45... Full story

  • Zoe Joyce Ackley

    Aug 16, 2022

    IRONWOOD, Mich. — Our precious Zoe Joyce Ackley was called home on Aug. 9, 2022, at Aspirus Hospital in Ironwood. She was the daughter of Erika and Jonathan McGeshick of Watersmeet. She was a beautiful baby that left us with a lifetime of love. She touched many lives in the short time she was with us. She is survived by her siblings, Jaden, Julian, Jordan and Tyger. A private family service was held at the Spiritual Center in Watersmeet on Friday, Aug. 12. Her final resting place will be the Old Indian Village Cemetery in Watersmeet. The f... Full story

  • Roger Dale Antilla Sr.

    Aug 2, 2022

    BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Roger Dale Antilla Sr., 73, of Bruce Crossing, passed away July 25, 2022 peacefully at home in Battle Creek surrounded by loved ones. Roger was born April 30, 1949, to Toivo and Martha (Mattson) Antilla and was a graduate of Ewen High School class of 1967. After high school, Roger enlisted in the U.S. Army as a helicopter mechanic serving his country in Vietnam, Germany and stateside. On April 11, 1970, Roger married Theresa (Yates) Antilla and had two children, Roger... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Jul 20, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, July 20 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Marenisco Town Hall, 9:15-9:30 a.m; Watersmeet Food Pantry, 10-10:30 a.m.; Bruce Crossing, Stannard Township ballpark, 12:30-1 p.m. EDT. 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 Chur... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Jul 19, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, July 19 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Pioneer Park Apartments tenants only, Ironwood, 9-10 a.m.; Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood, parking lot, 10:30-11 a.m.; Northwoods Estates Apartments, Ironwood Township, parking lot, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Wildwood Apartments, Ironwood Township, community room, 12:30-12:45... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Jul 2, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, July 2 Union Station Food Pantry and Northern Food Bank, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 252 E. Ayer St., Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 11 a.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. FOURTH OF JULY Bessemer: Hometown Run, 8:30 a.m. City Hall; Mud runs, North Moore Street, 1 p.m.; Cornhole tournament, 7:30 p.m. on Sophie Street. Bruce Crossing: Petting zoo, pony rides and bouce house, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT; Kids of wheels par... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Jul 1, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Friday, July 1 Mercer Cribbage, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Senior Center. Double Trouble, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Serenity Center, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Mercer Food Pantry, noon-1 p.m., Railroad Street, Mercer, Wis. Emergencies: 715-476-7655. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EST, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org.... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Jun 30, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, June 30 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. 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 County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet... Full story

  • Western UP experiences heatwave, storms

    Jun 22, 2022

    By ZACHARY MARANO [email protected] Summer officially began Tuesday morning and mother nature got an early start baking the region in record-setting warm temperatures Monday. Monday afternoon’s heat officially rose to a record 94 degrees according to a National Weather Service recording at the Gogebic-Iron Wastewater Treatment Facility in Ironwood. The facility takes readings every 24 hours at 7 a.m., so the 94 degrees from Monday afternoon technically becomes the high for June 21 — or “the 24-hour period ending at 7 a.m. on Tuesd...

  • Community Calendar

    Jun 22, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, June 22 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Marenisco Town Hall, 9:15-9:30 a.m; Watersmeet Food Pantry, 10-10:30 a.m.; Bruce Crossing, Stannard Township ballpark, 12:30-1 p.m. EDT. 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... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Jun 21, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, June 21 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, Ironwood. Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Pioneer Park Apartments tenants only, Ironwood, 9-10 a.m.; Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood, parking lot, 10:30-11 a.m.; Northwoods Estates Apartments, Ironwood... Full story

  • James 'Jim' Pietila

    Jun 11, 2022

    MINOCQUA, Wis. - James (Jim) Pietila was born in Flint, Michigan, on Dec. 1, 1935, to Julius and Impie Susan (Stenfors) Pietila. He passed away peacefully on June 8, 2022, at the age of 86 at the Marshfield Medical Center from a massive stroke. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Pietila; and his sister-in-law, Edna (Karrs) Pietila. Jim is survived by his wife, Wanda; brother, Gerald "Bill" (Barb) Pietila; three children, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Jim married... Full story

  • Peter John Berg

    May 28, 2022

    MADISON, Wis. - Peter John Berg, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at his home in Madison. He was born on Nov. 12, 1929, to Carl and Martina (Beaudin) Berg in Milwaukee. Peter married Judith Larson in February 1962 at Bruce Crossing, Michigan. They lived in Ewen, Michigan, for most of their lives. He worked for the Ewen-Trout Creek School District for more than 20 years. In his free time, Peter enjoyed woodworking. Family was the most important thing to Peter, and he always looked... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    May 18, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, May 18 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Marenisco Town Hall, 9:15-9:30 a.m; Bruce Crossing, Stannard Township ballpark, 12:30-1 p.m. EDT. 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. Alcoholics Anonymous,... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    May 17, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, May 17 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Memorial Building, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Pioneer Park Apartments tenants only, Ironwood, 9-10 a.m.; Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood, parking lot, 10:30-11 a.m.; Northwoods Estates Apartments, Ironwood Township, parking lot, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Wildwood Apartments, Ironwood Township, community room, 12:30-12:45... Full story

  • Justin Malnar

    May 6, 2022

    STEVENS POINT, Wis. - Justin Malnar, 30, passed away unexpectedly in Stevens Point. Justin is a proud and loving father, brother, son, uncle, cousin, nephew and grandson. He was a master in the kitchen, a true sous chef. He was a self taught guitarist, lover of all music genres. Justin's smile and deep dimples instantly put a smile on your face. His personality was so warm and welcoming. He will be missed and loved forever by many. He is survived by his son, Aiden; girlfriend, Mikhayla; father,... Full story

  • Katherine 'Catarina' Tacella Moilanen

    May 3, 2022

    TROUT CREEK, Mich. - Katherine "Catarina" Tacella Moilanen, 93, of Trout Creek, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at her home. Katherine was born on Jan. 10, 1929, in Ishpeming, the eldest of 12 children to Thomas and Jennie (Pelkola) Metos. She attended school in Trout Creek. On June 14, 1947, Katherine was united in marriage to William Henry Moilanen. They raised their family in Paynesville, Agate and finally in Trout Creek. She was a faithful member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Apr 20, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, April 20 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Marenisco Town Hall, 9:15-9:30 a.m; Watersmeet Food Pantry, 10-10:30 a.m.; Bruce Crossing, Stannard Township ballpark, 12:30-1 p.m. EDT. 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... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Apr 19, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, April 19 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Memorial Building, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Pioneer Park Apartments tenants only, Ironwood, 9-10 a.m.; Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood, parking lot, 10:30-11 a.m.; Northwoods Estates Apartments, Ironwood Township, parking lot, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Wildwood Apartments, Ironwood Township, community room, 12:30-12:45... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Mar 23, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, March 23 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Mentoring of Moms, 9-10:30 a.m., Range Community Bible Church, Hurley. 715-561-4355. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Marenisco Town Hall, 9:15-9:30 a.m; Watersmeet Food Pantry, 10-10:30 a.m.; Bruce Crossing, Stannard Township ballpark, 12:30-1 p.m. EDT. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and fina... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Mar 22, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, March 22 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Pioneer Park Apartments tenants only, Ironwood, 9-10 a.m.; Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood, parking lot, 10:30-11 a.m.; Mill Trace Apartments, Ironwood Township, parking lot, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Wildwood Apartments, Ironwood Township, community room, 12:30-12:45 p.m. Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Memorial Building, Ironwood....

  • Charles Leonard Gerber

    Mar 3, 2022

    BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. — Charles “Pete or Sonny” Leonard Gerber Jr., 85, passed away on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Menominee, with his family by his side. Charles was born on Jan. 18, 1937, to the late Charles and Dorothy (Hatfield) Gerber. Charles attended Ewen Schools before serving in the U.S. Navy. After serving in the military, he returned to Bruce Crossing, and married Evelyn Maki on June 21, 1958. They remained in Bruce Crossing sharing 63 beautiful years together. He worked for the Ontonagon County Road Commission and later for the U.S. F... Full story

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