Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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IRONWOOD - The Gogebic Range saw a bit of everything when it came to weather during the month of June, but wet weather dominated much of the forecast throughout the Upper Peninsula. Ironwood saw 5.52 inches of rain, while Negaunee recorded 5.63 inches, almost double of the monthly normal of 2.84 inches. Watersmeet saw 5.39 inches of rain throughout the month. According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, the first two days of June featured the most rain, including more than 2 inches... Full story
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IRONWOOD - In addition to family vacations, playing outside, swimming and enjoying the sunshine, Ironwood elementary students are doing homework. But instead of traditional textbooks and paper, students are using the Internet to help avoid the "summer slide," and have a little fun while learning. According to elementary principal Nick Steinmetz, the move to create the "Ironwood Summer Challenge" website came after he and a group of teachers got together to help students avoid losing valuable... Full story
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RAMSAY - Despite about an hour downpour, the 4th of July festivities in Ramsay went off without a hitch on Saturday night. The community event began with a parade on July 4 and continued into July 5 with a street dance, music by Uncle Fester and Marty's Goldenaires and fireworks. "Our committee works hard to put on these events," said Lisa Selin, secretary of the Bessemer Township 4th of July Committee. "There are only about 6 or 7 of us at each meeting and we plan out what to do and what... Full story
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - Memorial services for Aleda A. Slade, 88, of Little Girl's Point, will be held Friday, July 11, at 2 p.m., preceded by visitation at 1 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, in Ironwood, with the Rev. Rosemary DeHut officiating. Aleda passed away on March 5, 2014, at the home of her daughter, in Ortonville. She was born in Ironwood to Charlie and Ellen (Hansen) Hulstrom on Jan. 14, 1926. She grew up at Little Girl's Point, where she attended the one room Lake School. She... Full story
TROUT CREEK, Mich. - Eleanor Bessen, 87, of Trout Creek, passed away July 2, 2014. She was born June 11, 1927, in Eagle River, Wis., to Albert and Martha (Olsson) Soquist of Conover, Wis. On Nov. 24, 1951, Eleanor married Roy Bessen, of Trout Creek, and soon became a very active member of this community. She joined Trinity Lutheran Church and she served in many capacities, but her favorite station was at the front door of the church as she welcomed the people. She was an active member of the Trombley-Polkas Post 494 American Legion Auxiliary... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Donovan J. Laessig, 79, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at his home. Don was born on Oct. 1, 1934, in Stratford, Wis., a son of Reuben and Florence (Kurtzweil) Laessig. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1952. On Oct. 20, 1956, Don married Lorraine J. "Dolly" Eilo in Wakefield. He was employed by Connor Forest Industries from April 20, 1953, to Oct. 24, 1997. Throughout his life, Don spent many enjoyable hours tending his garden, fishing on...
HOUGHTON, Mich. - Rose M. Hill, 77, a former resident of Arbor Green Senior Living Community and White Pine, passed away Monday evening July 7, 2014, at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock, where she had been a resident patient for the past two years. She was born on Nov. 29, 1936, in Detroit, a daughter of the late Willard and Lillian (Bakkila) Koskela. Rose was raised in Atlantic Mine and attended the local schools. On April 19, 1953, she was united in marriage to Harlan...
