Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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WAKEFIELD - Members of the Michigan State Police Dive Team recovered three stolen firearms from Plymouth Mine Lake Sunday. The firearms were recovered, stemming from a joint investigation by the MSP Wakefield Post and the Gogebic County Sheriff's Department. Last November, a string of breaking and enterings were reported in Gogebic County, and a suspect, Anthony Michael Adams, 32, of Ramsay, was arrested Dec. 9. According to Det. Sgt. Jorge Cruz, Adams was arrested on charges of first and second... Full story
BESSEMER — Voters in the Bessemer School District will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote on a proposed bond referendum. The $4.98-million, 19-year referendum would provide for updates to the district’s two school buildings. This is the second time the school has had a referendum on the ballot in recent months. A $6.78 million referendum was rejected by voters last year. If passed, the funds will be used for flooring and external building repair, mechanical and lighting systems, a security system with cameras, an asbestos and lead aba... Full story
By MIRANDA ANDERSON [email protected] IRONWOOD - Organist Dave Wickerham performed a matinee concert at the Historic Ironwood Theatre Sunday. He played such classics as "Easter Parade," "Joy to the World" and "The Windmills of Your Mind," which was featured in the film "The Thomas Crown Affair." He also accompanied a silent film, starring the classic Hollywood duo of Laurel and Hardy. Wickerham also played modern numbers, including a variety of blockbuster movie themes. During... Full story
HURLEY - Local residents will tie up their shoes for the ninth annual Brian Nasi Memorial Heart Run/Walk Saturday in Hurley. The event starts at 9 a.m. at the Hurley K-12 School and features a 5-kilometer walk-run, one mile walk-run and a mile walk-run for children under 12. According to Gerry Traczyk, a member of the Hurley Lioness, said the event is very popular. "This is a family race, with a lot of people participating," Traczyk said. "It's one of the first races of the season, so it's a... Full story
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WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Brenda Lee Sabec, 50, of Wakefield, went to be with her parents in Heaven at 5:37 a.m., on Friday, May 2, 2014. Brenda, a baptized child of God, was born on Oct. 9, 1963, in Ironwood, the daughter of Donald Michael and Dorothy Alvina (Brownell) Sabec. Her hugs will be missed by so many; she was truly “God’s Special Angel.” Brenda is survived by five siblings, Donald R. Sabec, Bessemer, Carolyn M. Sabec, Ironwood, Bonnie (Jim) Kaseno, Wakefield, Theresa (Oscar) Rosendahl, Duluth, Minn., and Kathie (Douglas) Brady, Wakefield; m... Full story
HOUGHTON, Mich. - Marianne E. Stancher passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility, where she had been a resident since December 2004. Marianne was born on Feb 11, 1928, in Ironwood, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Longhini) Ulasich. She graduated from St. Ambrose High School and worked as a bookkeeper for the Ulasich Brothers grocery store in Ironwood. On May 23, 1951, she married Arthur M. Stancher at St. Ambrose Catholic Church (Our Lady of Pe... Full story
