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Articles from the June 16, 2014 edition


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  • Field ornithologist bands hummingbirds for research

    Miranda Anderson|Jun 16, 2014

    MARENISCO - Field ornithologist Allen Chartier, of Detroit, banded several hummingbirds at a local residence in Marenisco Saturday morning. "It's a project I've been doing with hummingbirds since 2001," Chartier said, "It's a very specialized form of banding." According to Chartier, banding hummingbirds takes "a federal and state permit, steady hands, patience and a lot of training." The banding process includes taking measurements for each individual bird then marking the beaks with a bit of...

  • Bicyclists enjoy 8th annual Lupine Junefest tours

    Miranda Anderson|Jun 16, 2014

    MERCER, Wis. - Bicycle enthusiasts grabbed their bikes and headed out to the eighth annual Lupine Junefest Saturday in Mercer. The event pays homage to the lupines which grow along the roadside throughout the area. To help attendees view the flowers, the event includes bike tours. Bike tours included lengths suitable for any rider, ranging from 10-50 miles. More than 160 bicyclists registered for the tours, including residents of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Florida. All participants were given...

  • Books and Brunch encourages children to read during summer

    Cortney Ofstad|Jun 16, 2014

    IRONWOOD - On Friday's throughout the summer, students will have a chance to read a book and grab some lunch during Books and Brunch at the Ironwood Carnegie Library. According to Lynne Wiercinski, assistant director at the library, this is the first year the event is being held. "This is our first year, but it's another way to encourage kids to read," Wiercinski said. The event kick-off took place on Friday with kids enjoying pizza, grabbing a book and performing science experiments. More than...

  • First Presbyterian Church confirms 2

    Jun 16, 2014

  • Riders compete in Spring Valley Ranch horse show

    Miranda Anderson|Jun 16, 2014

    IRONWOOD - Local horse enthusiasts competed in the Spring Valley Ranch Horsemen's Club Horse Show over the weekend. This year marked the fifth annual event, which was held at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds in Ironwood. More than 40 horses were shown in the event on Saturday and Sunday. Competitions included showmanship, English riding, western riding, jumping classes, speed events and reigning classes. According to event organizer Doreen Passuello, the show is a fundraiser for the horse club....

  • Hurley School finishes another 'successful' year

    Jun 16, 2014

    To the Editor: The Hurley School District has finished up another successful year. We have graduated another talented group of young men and women. We look forward to seeing our next group cross the stage in 2015. At this time of year I think it’s appropriate to look back and reflect on all that goes on within our four walls here and in our community. I see a student body that has historically been the benefactor of a great school board, staff and a great community that has surrounded us and supported us. Hurley has a school board that’s...

  • 19th Annual GCC Basketball Golf Classic

    Jun 16, 2014

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