Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties

Matonich wins re-election

BESSEMER — Pete Matonich won his reelection bid, beating Gordon Koski to continue as Sheriff of Gogebic County during Tuesday’s primary election race.

In the end, Matonich racked up 1,971 votes, or 90 percent, while Koski received 216 votes, or 10 percent.

County Clerk Gerry Pelissero received 1,952 votes and Country Treasurer Sue Pertile received 1,919 votes.

Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas Jacobs got 1,897 votes. Drain Commissioner James Loeper racked in 405 votes.