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Articles from the January 17, 2018 edition


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  • Red Bull taps Copper Peak for race site

    Jan 17, 2018

    By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - Competition is returning to Copper Peak. But this time athletes will be vying to get to the top, rather than the bottom, of the ski hill. Copper Peak has been selected as one of the competition sites to kick off the 2018 Red Bull 400 season, which is billed as the world's steepest 400-meter race. On May 12, competitors will start at the base of Copper Peak's landing hill, racing up it before attempting to be the first to conquer...

  • CHAMBER AWARDS

    Jan 17, 2018

  • Ontonagon board receives unexpected phone bill

    Jan 17, 2018

    By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ONTONAGON — The Michigan Department of Corrections sent the Ontonagon County Board a telephone bill which in the past has been the responsibility of the State and the board is not happy about it. County Clerk Stacy Preiss said the $172.36 bill is the first she has received and is designated by the Department of Corrections as supporting probation officers and personnel in the county. Preiss said the probation officer is an employee of the Department of Corrections. Although the state has always paid the...

  • Council grants liquor license

    Jan 17, 2018

    HURLEY — The Hurley City Council Tuesday granted a Combination Class B beer and liquor license to the former Snow Country Inn on U.S. 51. The license was approved for Huber Hotels, doing business as Travelodge LLC, Robert Huber agent, at 1000 Tenth Ave. N. The council also granted a restaurant license to Spiders Sports Bar, 219 Silver St. Council members decided to change the meeting times to an hour earlier. Committee meetings will begin at 5 p.m. and the regular city council sessions will begin at 5:30 p.m. No one attending the meeting...

  • Community calendar

    Jan 17, 2018

    Wednesday, Jan. 17 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Community Blood Drive, 11:30-5:30, Ironwood Memorial Building. A Healthier You, noon to 1:00 p.m., Wakefield Municipal Building. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Ironwood/Hurley Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restaurant, Ironwood. Iron County Veterans Service Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Town Hall. 715-561-2190. American Legion Post 58, 2 p.m., Iron C... Full story

  • Richard "Dick" Eino Kuula

    Jan 17, 2018

    Richard 'Dick' Eino Kuula MIKANA, Wis. - Richard "Dick" Eino Kuula, 79, of Mikana and Henderson, Nev., died after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 10, 1938, in Ironwood, Mich., to Eino and Rauha (Salli) Kuula. Richard graduated from Hurley High School in 1957. He worked for B&O Railroad in Chicago for 10 years. He made a career change into real estate and managed land developments in multiple locations, including... Full story

  • Leona Dorothy (Patyk) Sailer

    Jan 17, 2018

    WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Leona Dorothy (Patyk) Sailer, 97, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, Jan. 11, 2018, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family and cherished dog, Lucy. Leona was born on Sept. 1, 1920, in Wakefield, a daughter of Joseph Harry and Jennie Frances (Budgick) Patyk. She graduated from Wakefield High School. On Oct. 23, 1950, Leona was united in marriage to Joseph Anthony Sailer. Leona was a faithful member of Immaculate... Full story

  • David Pedrin

    Jan 17, 2018

    David Pedrin WAKEFIELD, Mich. - On Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, David Pedrin, 71, left the love of his life and family only to be reunited with his family in Heaven. After a courageous battle with multiple illnesses, Dave is no longer suffering. Dave was born Oct. 30, 1946, in Sault Ste. Marie, to Bernard and Margie (Biermaker) Pedrin. He was the seventh son of the seventh son. Dave is survived by his wonderful wife of 51 years, Roberta; four devoted children, Gina (Lee) Cummings, Ironwood, Dianne... Full story

  • Anthony 'Tony' Jackson (Giiahsaagiishick)

    Jan 17, 2018

    WATERSMEET, Mich. - Tony Jackson, 45, passed away on January 10, 2018. He was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wis. He was born May 6, 1972 as the beloved son of Julia Jackson of Watersmeet. He is survived by a brother, Brian Jackson (Melissa), of Lac Du Flambeau, and sister, Amanda Nelson (David) of Watersmeet, Mich. He loved his two daughters Ashley Grace and Toni Marie and granddaughter, all of Milwaukee. Tony went to school for heavy equipment operating and was trying to find a job in... Full story

  • Jack Matthew Pottala

    Jan 17, 2018

    CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. — Jack Matthew Pottala, 83, of Kenton, Mich. passed away on Jan. 14, 2018, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, where he had been a resident for the last four years. Jack was born in Kenton, Michigan, to Charles and Anita Pottala on May 20, 1934. He married Dorothy Timoshuk and the couple had seven children. He worked in the woods as a self-employed logger until his retirement. Jack is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his children, Robert (Darla) Timoshuk, Kenosha, Tina (Roger) LaBine, Bonnie Pottala, Linda Pottala,... Full story

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