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Articles from the August 8, 2016 edition


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  • Fair draws good crowds

    Tom Stankard and Justin Libertoski|Aug 8, 2016

    SAXON, Wis. - The Iron County Fair drew in a large number of people Saturday and Sunday under sunny skies. On Saturday afternoon, the Rice Bulls and Barrels Shock and Awe rodeo tour drew a good-sized crowd, as the stands and area around the horse arena were packed. People gathered around the fences and up on the hill to take in the exciting event which featured several bull riders as well as entertainment in between the rides. The crowd particularly enjoyed one bull, Crazy Eyes, who decided he...

  • Hurley cheerleaders go to camp

    Tom Stankard|Aug 8, 2016

    HURLEY - To hone in their skills, the Hurley Midgets cheerleaders participated in a Universal Cheerleaders Association camp Friday and Saturday at the Hurley K-12 School. Watching the team practice, coach Melissa DeCarlo said the team has had "facelift" over the past couple years and decided to call on the UAC to help them cheer and perform at a higher level, one that she knows they're capable of. She said the team consists of 17 girls. Over the course of the weekend, the team learned stunts,...

  • Wisconsin heads to polls Tuesday

    Tom Stankard|Aug 8, 2016

    Iron County voters head to the polls Tuesday for Wisconsin’s August primary. At the county level, clerk Michael J. Saari, treasurer Clara J. Maki and register of deeds Daniel Soine are all running unopposed as Democrats. They likely won’t be challenged in November’s general election. In a District Attorney race, two Democrats — Elaine Erickson and Anthony J. Stella Jr. — are vying for a spot on November’s ballot. The winner will face Republican Mathew J. Tingstad, who is unopposed Tuesday. Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold and Scott Harbach will f...

  • Joseph 'Joe' Anderson

    Aug 8, 2016

    MADISON, Wis. - Joseph 'Joe' Anderson of 503 Iron St., Hurley, passed away July 27, 2016, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Hospital, surrounded by his family, after suffering an aneurysm. Joe was born July 6, 1979, to Michelle Pozzani and Billy Anderson. Joe graduated from Hurley K-12 School in 1997. Throughout Joe's life, he was employed by Liberty Bell Chalet, Snowbelt Hardwoods and Anna Marie Designs. Joe is survived by his daughter, Trinity Anderson; his mother, Michelle (Daniel)... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Aug 8, 2016

    Monday, Aug. 8 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. National Finnish American Festival Inc. Board, 10 a.m., Little Finland, Kimball, Wis. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Finnish Language Classes with Seija Jarvenpaa, beginners at 3 p.m., advanced at 4 p.m., Little Finland, Kimball, Wis. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Aurora Club, 6 p.m. monthly membership, Aurora Club, Ironwood. Harbortown AA, 7:30... Full story