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Articles from the February 23, 2017 edition


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  • W-M kids learn importance of dental hygiene

    Feb 23, 2017

    By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Crystal Suzik, from the Great Start Collaborative, visited the Wakefield-Marenisco K-12 School Wednesday to discuss dental care with grade school kids. February is "Dental Care Month," according to Suzik, and the collaborative received a grant and purchased 1,000 toothbrushes - of which she only has about 100 left. "When you smile big, you smile big because you are happy," said Suzik to the assembled first grade children. Suzik implored...

  • GIANT gets surveillance camera donation

    Feb 23, 2017

    IRONWOOD - The Gogebic Iron Area Narcotics Team has another tool in its arsenal to combat the problem of illegal narcotics on the Gogebic Range, as Burton Industries donated four surveillance cameras to the team. "Due to the economics in our area we realize it is not easy to always make such donations or sell equipment at a discounted price," a team spokesman said in a news release. "Unfortunately that is true on both sides. When GIANT is able to save money when purchasing much needed...

  • Ontonagon commissioners listen to workers regarding courthouse safety concerns

    Feb 23, 2017

    By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ONTONAGON — Security in the Ontonagon County Courthouse for workers was addressed at the Ontonagon County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday. A number of employees attended the session. Janice Erickson, a spokesperson for the employees, said the recent active shooter session with state police, county deputies and other law enforcement officials opened their eyes to some of the safety issues employees could face. Erickson said in previous years employees knew the faces of those coming in and out of the...

  • Community Calendar

    Feb 23, 2017

    Thursday, Feb. 23 Cuddlebugs Story Time, 9:30 a.m., Ironwood Carnegie Library. Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, Ironwood Memorial Building. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., The Inn Bed and Breakfast, Montreal, Wis. 906-663-0308. Pokemon Club, 4 p.m., Ironwood Carnegie Library. Ages 8 and up. Free community dinner, 5-6... Full story

  • Gerald F. Drazkowski

    Feb 23, 2017

    MARQUETTE, Mich. — Gerald F. Drazkowski, 67, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at the St. Peter Cathedral at 11 a.m., with visitation to start one hour prior. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fassbender Funeral Home. Please visit fassbender.com to convey your condolences online.... Full story

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