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Articles from the October 29, 2013 edition


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  • Hurley condo association treasurer faces theft counts

    Ralph Ansami|Oct 29, 2013

    HURLEY — A 73-year-old Hurley man appeared in Iron County Court Monday morning on two felony counts of theft in a business setting over $10,000. Thomas J. Cvengros, of LaBlonde Lane, was represented in court by A. Dennis Cossi. He entered not guilty pleas to the counts and waived his right to a speedy preliminary examination. Cvengros was released on a $5,000 signature bond by Iron County Judge Patrick Madden on the condition that he have no contact with the Eagle Bluff Condo Association and the Lake Michele Lake District. According to the crim... Full story

  • GCC Zombie Run

    Oct 29, 2013

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  • Council discusses GLU, reservoir project

    Miranda Anderson|Oct 29, 2013

    WAKEFIELD — Wakefield’s water and electricity supervisor John Granato and electricity department member Dave Seminak discussed numerous issues with the Wakefield City Council Monday night, including the city’s contract with the Great Lakes Utilities and the Tank Hill Reservoir Project. Granato and Seminak recommended the council adopt the resolution to withdraw from the city’s contract with the Great Lakes Utilities, citing that there would be no penalty to rejoin if necessary in the future.... Full story

  • Banquet to honor local volunteers

    Oct 29, 2013

    HURLEY — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Ashland will hold a recognition banquet for 2013 on Saturday at the Iron County Memorial Building in Hurley. More than 60 Iron County volunteers will attend the banquet, featuring an Italian dinner. The event begins at 12:30 p.m. Beth Scoth will make introductions before the meal. Award presentations, fun and games will follow the meal, according to a news release. Two locals will be honored at the banquet: Pearl Cornetto, of Gile and Apache J... Full story

  • Bingo winner

    Oct 29, 2013

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  • Halloween spirit

    Oct 29, 2013

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  • Donald Walter Mildren

    Oct 29, 2013

    IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Donald Walter Mildren, 89, of Lake Road, Ironwood Township, passed on to be with his loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, at his home with his loving family. Donald was born July 19, 1924, in Ironwood, to John and Nora (Strom) Mildren. He was raised in the faith of the Wesley United Methodist Church. Growing up, Don could be found with his family, their dog Nibbers, and his friends playing baseball (which his dad umpired), ski jumping in the c... Full story

  • Shirley Hanako Sexton

    Oct 29, 2013

    CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. — Shirley Hanako Sexton died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. She was born July 1, 1931, in Maui, Hawaii, and joined the U.S. Army in the Women’s Army Corps in the early 1950s. She married David “Super X” Sexton on April 4, 1953. They resided in Paulding and had four children, Sherril (Gregg) Anderson, of Paulding, Scott (Brenda) Sexton, of Paynesville, Doug (Marilyn) Sexton, of Paulding, and Richard (Wendy) Sexton, of Powers. She had 13 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and 19 grea... Full story