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Articles from the March 11, 2013 edition


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  • Dianda hears civic center, county fair funding concerns

    Ralph Ansami|Mar 11, 2013

    IRONWOOD — Concerns about grant funding for ice-making equipment at the Patrick O’Donnell Civic Center and the Gogebic County Fair were heard by State Rep. Scott Dianda, D-Calumet, Saturday. Dianda fielded questions at a town hall meeting at Mike’s Restaurant on Cloverland Drive. Brian Roehm, manager of the civic center, told Dianda the Ironwood City Commission last Monday approved a $275,000 bond for a $500,000 civic center project. Roehm explained the problem in seeking grant money for the c...

  • Marine Corps League holds fundraiser at Breakwater

    Michael Thill|Mar 11, 2013

    IRONWOOD – Gogebic-Iron Marine Corps League Detachment 1133 held a spaghetti dinner Sunday at the Breakwater in Ironwood to benefit the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette and the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. Detachment Commandant Gary Kusz said the money raised is used to help fund activities for the veterans at the two facilities. Kusz said the fundraiser has been taking place for around 10 years. He said the idea is to help contribute to the daily routines at the two homes a...

  • Downtown Art Place offers variety of upcoming events, classes

    Mar 11, 2013

    IRONWOOD — The Downtown Art Place, a newly formed community art center in Ironwood, has scheduled a number of upcoming events. A St. Patrick’s Day-themed open house is set for next Saturday from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and after-school art classes for middle and high school students begin March 25. The open house is prior to the Take 3 show at the Historic Ironwood Theatre, and will continue during intermission of the show. Note cards and green-themed art will be on display and will be available for purchase. The event will also showcase new handicappe...

  • GCC falls in back-and-forth district final, 81-75

    Jason Juno|Mar 11, 2013

    IRONWOOD — No matter how good the season, the ending still stings. The Gogebic Community College Samsons came up six points short of the national tournament, losing 81-75 to Central Community College of Columbus, Neb., on Sunday. The Samsons completed a special season at 23-5, winning two thrilling Region 13 games in front of huge crowds in Ironwood while capturing its first Region title since 2011. The biggest crowd of all arrived Sunday to see a back-and-forth nailbiting NJCAA Division II District 7 championship game won by Central (...