Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has denied an appeal from the Bad River Band to stop exploratory drilling near Upson. Late last week, DNR waste management director Ann Coakley said the drilling will continue. The Bad River Band of Indians contended the impact of drilling was not fully considered during the 10 days the DNR had to decide on whether or not to allow Gogebic Taconite to drill. Coakley said G-TAc met all of the requirements of the law for exploration and there was nothing in the letter from the tribe to... Full story
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BESSEMER — A project in the works to create some green space and honor heritage downtown Bessemer on Mary Street drew ire at Monday’s Bessemer City Council meeting, due to a lack of parking. People have parked on the north side of the street for decades, said Mayor John Frello, but it is the city’s right of way. No one came forward when the project was being planned, said Council member Doug Olsen. “We’re not going to change things at the eleventh hour,” Frello said. “The opportunity t... Full story
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IRONWOOD — Andy and Halley Borseth shot nine-under-par 62 to win the 19th annual Gogebic Community College Basketball Golf Classic two-person scramble held Saturday at the Gogebic Country Club. Eight-two golfers participated in men’s, women’s and mixed divisions. The Borseth duo captured the mixed division title, while Jim Milakovich and Joe Matrella shot 67 to win the men’s division, and Nancy Dalpiaz and Nancy Levra captured the women’s division with a 78. “We were fortunate to have decent wea... Full story
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MERCER, Wis. — Dolores F. Spittler, 87, of Black Lake Road, Mercer, died Thursday, May 30, 2013, in her home. The former Dolores Urman was born Aug. 6, 1925, in Chicago, daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Coleman) Urman, and attended Queen of Angels Catholic School in Chicago and St. Patrick’s Academy in Momence, Ill. She retired as a bookkeeper from the Chicago Public School system. On May 25, 1946, she was united in marriage to Charles J. “C.J” Spittler at Queen of Angels Church... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Ronald L. “Ron” Saari, 73, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died peacefully Monday, June 17, 2013, at his home, with his loving family by his side. Ron was born on Dec. 12, 1939, in Kellogg, Idaho, the son of Thomas M. and Tina M. (Nyman) Saari. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1958. On July 1, 1958, Ron enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and was stationed at Baffin Island, in the Canadian Arctic, for a year of isolated duty. He was honorably discha... Full story
SAGINAW, Mich. — Shirley Ann Dowd, of Saginaw, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013, at home, surrounded by family. She was 80 years old. Shirley Ann Christensen was born on Sept. 19, 1932, in Saginaw, to the late Albert and Iva (King) Christensen. She married Harry Dowd in 1954 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Saginaw; he survives her. Shirley was in the choir at Holy Family Catholic Church, president of Gogebic County Search and Rescue, a Girl Scout leader and a girls’ softball coach. Fur... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. — James A. “Cheeks” Rigoni, 55, of Ironwood, died Friday, June 14, 2013, in Ironwood. He was born March 3, 1958, in Ironwood, son of the late James and Helen (Jussila) Rigoni. He attended Ironwood schools, graduating from the Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1976. He had served in the United States Navy, and he was honorably discharged on Dec. 29, 1988. He had been employed as a baker at Rigoni’s Bakery in Ironwood. He is survived by one brother, Robert (Paula) Rigoni, of Ironwood; two sisters, Janice (Jeff)... Full story
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