Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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SILVER CITY - More details have been released concerning the dramatic Monday afternoon rescue of two snowmobilers in blizzard conditions near the Porcupine Mountains. Michigan State Police earlier noted Benjamin M. Jenney, 40, and Benjamin M. Jenney Jr., 19, a father and son from Albertville, Minn., were found about two miles from the nearest road. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday released the names of the people who rescued the snowmobilers after they were reported... Full story
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GILE, Wis. - The Hurley Fourth of July Fireworks Committee will host the first Snowshoe Extravaganza on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. on the Gile Flowage. According to committee member Mike Fontecchio, interested participants can register until 2 p.m. the day of the event. The idea for the event came because winter is so long, Fontecchio said. "By February people are pretty shack-happy," he said. "We wanted to do something that would get people out. We have more than 100 people pre-registered and... Full story
By J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor Super Bowl party food is supposed to be indulgently heavy and satisfying. It should be rich and savory and totally over the top. So to satisfying all of those criteria, I created a mega mashup that draws on two classic party foods - Buffalo chicken wings and nachos. The resulting buffalo chicken nachos are easy to assemble, but pack tons of big, bold flavor to get you through the big game. And because they are nachos, it's easy to make enough to feed a crowd. To... Full story
IRONWOOD - The UW-Superior JV Yellowjackets stung Gogebic Community College 85-82 in overtime at the Lindquist Center on Wednesday night. From the time GCC's Sam Ofstad sank a twisting 13-foot shot from the lane with 18:40 left in the first half to 19.4 seconds in the game, the Lady Samsons held the lead. And when Brittany Raisanen buried a triple from the right corner and Britni Kisul tossed in two free throws with 4:06 remaining in the game, Gogebic looked in control with a 65-53 advantage.... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Helen E. Bruno, 86, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Monday evening, Jan. 27, 2014. She was born on Aug. 30, 1927, in Wakefield, the daughter of Emil and Hilda Jarvela. Helen graduated from Wakefield High School with the class of 1945. On June 1, 1946, she was united in marriage to Oreste J. Bruno at First Lutheran Church in Wakefield by the Rev. S.V. Autere. Together they raised two sons, John and Peter. Helen worked as a clerk and bookkeeper for the... Full story
MILLINGTON, Mich. - Wilma H. (Bronner) List, 87, a longtime resident of Bergland, was redeemed early Wednesday morning, Jan. 22, 2014, at her residence in downstate Millington. Wilma was born on Sept. 25, 1926, and was the daughter of John and Lilly (O'Brien) Bronner. In 1947, Wilma married Wilbur List. Before Wilbur's passing in September of 1978, Wilbur and Wilma celebrated 31 years of marriage. Wilbur and Wilma owned and operated the Shangrala Bar and Grill in Bergland and spent many years... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Judith Ann Hebert, 53, of Ironwood, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at home. She was born Oct. 24, 1960, in Wakefield, daughter of the late Robert and Geraldine (Schmaltz) Anderson. Judy attended Ironwood schools, graduating from the Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1978. She had worked at Westgate Nursing Home for 22 years. Judy is survived by one son, Robert (Jessica) Anderson, of Iron River, Mich.; two grandchildren, Kayla and Jackson Anderson, both of Iron River; two sisters, June Double, of Ironwood, and Joyce B... Full story
