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Articles from the May 22, 2017 edition


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  • Flowage friends complete bluegill stocking

    May 22, 2017

    By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] CAREY, Wis. - There are more panfish in the Gile Flowage after the Friends of the Gile Flowage completed the second and final year of its bluegill stocking Saturday. Approximately 5,600 to 6,000 bluegill minnows were released into the flowage, Friends of the Gile Flowage President Cathy Techtmann said. "Bluegills are really important to the flowage. They eat spiny water fleas and we have an infestation here," Techtmann said. While combatting the...

  • Horses celebrated at Saturday exhibition

    May 22, 2017

    By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD - On a dreary Saturday morning, a 4-H spring and horse exposition drew a good crowd to the Gogebic County Fairgrounds. The fair exhibition building was filled with crafts display tables and pony rides were offered for the kids. Therapy with horses, equine massage, trick training and a vaulting demonstration were some of the events that were offered. The expo was free and vendors could sign up tables for only $10. The concession stand and bake...

  • 2-year contract to be considered by commission

    May 22, 2017

    IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission will consider ratifying a two-year contract with union employees today. Ratification of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1538 collective bargaining agreement for 2017-19 will be considered in a closed session, followed by action in an open session, if the deal is finalized. Commissioners will also consider approving salary adjustments for non-union employees in the city. A side letter of agreement with Police Officers Association of Michigan regarding scheduling a...

  • Community calendar

    May 22, 2017

    Monday, May 22 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org. Government Ironwood City Commission, 4:45 p.m., buget work session, Woman’s Club Room; 5:30 p.m., regular meeting, commision chambers, Ironwood Memorial... Full story

  • Naomi Marlene (Jarvi) Voit

    May 22, 2017

    WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Naomi Marlene (Jarvi) Voit, 81, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away early Friday morning, May 19, 2017, at her home. Naomi was born on Jan. 24, 1936, in Wakefield, a daughter of Matt S. and Aili E. (Pikka) Jarvi. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1953. Naomi's high school education provided her with the knowledge for her secretarial and accounting career. She worked as an accounts receivable clerk at Laird Lumber Company in Wakefield, followed by... Full story

  • Ann Norden

    May 22, 2017

    LINDENHURST, Ill. – Ann Norden, 97, of Lindenhurst, formerly of Park City, and Wakefield, Mich., passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, at The Village at Victory Lake in Lindenhurst, where she had resided since 2009. Ann was born on Jan. 14, 1919, in Montreal, Wis., a daughter of Steve and Agnes (Minervich) Zorich. She was raised in Puritan Location in Bessemer, Mich. Ann attended A.D. Johnston High School and graduated in 1937. On Nov. 28, 1941, Ann was united in marriage to Walter S. Norden of... Full story

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