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Articles from the September 29, 2015 edition


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  • Woodward adapts to K-12 principal position

    Richard Jenkins|Sep 29, 2015

    By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - It's 7 a.m. - 1 hour before classes start - and Ironwood K-12 Principal Denise Woodward is arriving for another day at Luther L. Wright. Upon arriving at her office, she is greeted by three students turning in a cell phone found outside the school and a student returning from a disciplinary issue. "It kicks in quick around here," Woodward said. "Honestly, I have no idea what time I have to be here to beat the first kids here." By 7:05,...

  • Mercer receives $25,000 grant

    Tom Stankard|Sep 29, 2015

    By TOM STANKARD [email protected] MERCER, Wis. - For the second consecutive year, Mercer has been recognized as a Department of Public Instruction "Spotlight School." Last week, Mercer was notified of the honor by DPI State Superintendent Tony Evers. "I'm pleased to offer the opportunity for the Mercer School to continue sharing successful Spotlight practices across the state, having positive impact on education in Wisconsin," Evers said. The Mercer School District will receive a $25,...

  • Commission approves resolution to keep trucks off Ayer, McLeod

    Ralph Ansami|Sep 29, 2015

    By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD — On a split vote, the Ironwood City Commission approved an ordinance Monday designed to keep heavy truck traffic off McLeod Avenue and Ayer Street. The ordinance passed on 3-1 vote, with commissioner David Sim opposed and Rick Semo absent. It was supported by Mayor Kim Corcoran and commissioners Brandon Tauer and Joseph Cayer Jr. The ordinance was opposed by several business owners and the Ironwood Industrial Development Corporation. Keith Johnson, president of the IIDC, said both McLeod a...

  • Community Calendar

    Sep 29, 2015

    Tuesday, Sept. 29 Government City of Ironwood Election Commission, 11:45 a.m., Municipal Memorial Building Assessor’s Office, Ironwood. Gogebic County Board of Commissioners, 4 p.m., courthouse, Besemer. Gogebic Community College Board, 4:30 p.m., Lindquist Student and Conference Center, GCC. Gogebic County Road Commission, 5 p.m., road commission office, courthouse, Bessemer. Iron County Board of Supervisors, 6 p.m., courthouse, Hurley. Wednesday, Sept. 30 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Mercer Area P...

  • Clara Victoria (Bonacci) Libertoski

    Sep 29, 2015

    TUSTIN, Calif. - Clara Victoria (Bonacci) Libertoski, 92, of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., died peacefully at the Bonner House in Tustin, on Sept. 20, 2015. She was born Oct. 4, 1922, in Sault Ste. Marie, to the late Carmine and Rachela Bonacci. Clara's true passion and delight was her family. She enjoyed family gatherings, family vacations, traveling, the many years spent at the family cabin at Monacle Lake, cooking and baking, and working on puzzles on the patio at her son and daughter-in-law's...

  • James M. Zak Sr.

    Sep 29, 2015

    IRONWOOD, Mich. - James M. Zak Sr., 89, of Ironwood, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. Jim's journey through life started and ended in Ironwood. He was born Dec. 12, 1925, son of the late Michael and Mary (Kurtz) Zak, and grew up in Reno Location. On occasion, he would drive by the "old" house and comment on how things had changed. When World War II broke out, he felt an obligation to serve his country and left Luther L. Wright High School at the age of...