Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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To the Editor, Congressman Dan Benishek has resorted to the same old Republican fear tactics to scare voters into voting for him. Benishek’s latest campaign mailer, meant to intimidate Michigan voters, is called, “Let’s connect the dots” ... because your Medicare is at risk. In it he falsely claims that Congresswomen Nancy Pelosi, slashed your Medicare benefits to pay for Obamacare (The Affordable Care Act). He then adds that candidate for U.S. Congress, Jerry Cannon, will vote the party line and your Medicare will be at risk again. “Dr.” D... Full story
Dear Editor, Residents in the city of Ironwood and Ironwood Township are being asked to increase property taxes by supporting road millage requests. A recent article in the Daily Globe reported our local roads are in poor condition and in need of repair. I won’t dispute that fact. What I question is why have our elected leaders chosen and continue to make road maintenance a low priority? Property owners in Gogebic County have the highest property tax millage rates in the Upper Peninsula. Rather than make tough decisions regarding public s... Full story
MERCER, Wis. - The annual Mercer Health Fair attracted more than 150 people to the Mercer Community Center recently. Health screening for cholesterol, blood sugar, diabetes, blood sugar and blood pressure, along with many educational presentations, were available for attendees of all ages. The event is sponsored each October by the Mercer Food Pantry, Ministry Health Care, Mercer Lions Club, Mercer Lioness Club and the Iron County Health Department.... Full story
ASHLAND, Wis. - "Girls just wanna have fun" and the third annual Chick-uamegon, a lighthearted women's 5K/10K walk/run and 20-mile bike race, is scheduled for Nov. 8. New this year is the added challenge of a 20-mile bike race through the surrounding countryside, which will start at 9:30 a.m. The 5K and 10K run/walk steps off at 11 a.m. at Ashland's Lake Superior Elementary School. All races will be held rain, shine or even snow. Chick-uamegon participants are advised to come dressed to win in t... Full story
MARQUETTE, Mich. — Raymond F. Potvin, Jr., 76, of Bergland, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at the Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette. He was born in Ashland, Wis., to Raymond Sr. and Etta (Christen) Potvin. Raymond enjoyed fishing, collecting pocketknives and spending time with his family. He is survived by his son, Gerald (Barbara) Potvin, of Palmer; grandsons, Jason (Jessica) and Gerald (Crystal) Potvin, of Palmer; great-grandchildren, Michael, Kayla, Aliyah, Dylan, Derek and David, all of Palmer; brother-in-law, Dennis Liquia, of P... Full story
HANCOCK, Mich. — Jennie E. Hill, 98, a former resident of Ontonagon, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 24, 2014, at Portage Pointe in Hancock, where she had been a resident for the past four months. Prior to residing at Portage Pointe, Jennie had been a longtime residence of The Bluffs in Houghton. Jennie was born May 7, 1916, to John and Wilhelmina Arkelin, and lived on the family farm in Rockland. In 1933, Jennie graduated from the Rockland High School. She was married to the late Charles Hill in 1938, and moved to Ontonagon, where she worked... Full story
GWINN, Mich. - Thomas John Manninen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and mentor, passed away at his home in Upper Michigan while surrounded by his family on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014. Thomas was born premature to Fred and Rozella Manninen on Dec. 21, 1944. As a youth, this proud son of Anvil Location loved to spend time in the woods of Upper Michigan with his brothers and their dog, Rusty, hunting birds, fishing and enjoying the outdoors. Tom loved to play and exceled at all... Full story
