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Articles from the November 1, 2017 edition


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  • Monsters mash at A.D. Johnston

    Nov 1, 2017

    By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] BESSEMER - The Halloween Processional in the A.D. Johnston junior and senior high school in Bessemer was the site of all manner of costumed kids and teachers wearing a range of costumes from the scary to the hip. The youngsters from the Washington School joined their older classmates for a processional through the gym, led by members of the Empire and Resistance from Star Wars, so everyone could see the costumes and then the middle and high school....

  • Luther L. Wright celebrates Halloween

    Nov 1, 2017

    By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - While the snow forced the celebration inside, it didn't appear to dampen the enthusiasm of the students as the Ironwood Area Schools celebrated Halloween Tuesday. The LLW Events Committee had originally planned to hold a "Trunk or Treat" event outside, according to committee member Michelle Trier, but the change in weather moved the events inside. The K-6 students had the opportunity to trick or treat through one of the first floor...

  • Drive to arrive: Safe driving tips offered

    Nov 1, 2017

    WAKEFIELD — Snow and ice mean maintenance crews will be on the road with snowplows, snow blowers and sanding trucks. Darren Pionk from the Gogebic County Road Commission, Sheriff Pete Matonich from the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department and Michigan State Police Community Service Trooper Jerry Mazurek, have a few safe-driving tips when traveling near winter maintenance equipment. A snow plow driver’s visibility may be limited due to blowing snow around the truck. While traveling 40 miles-per-hour in icy conditions, law enforcement cauti...

  • Community calendar

    Nov 1, 2017

    Wednesday, Nov. 1 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Walk In Clinic, 8:30 a.m.- noon, Iron County Health Department, 715-561-2191. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Ironwood/Hurley Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restaurant, Ironwood. Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope, sponsored by Aspirus and Great Start Collaborative, 1 p.m., Cloverland Cinemas, Ironwood, Iron County Veterans Service... Full story

  • Jeffrey C. DaPra

    Nov 1, 2017

    RACINE, Wis. - Jeffrey C. DaPra, age 59, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jeffrey was born in Wakefield on July 23, 1958, son of Arthur and Carol (Longhini) DaPra. Jeff graduated from St. Catherine's High School with the Class of 1976. Following graduation, Jeff relocated to Ironwood, where he was employed with Auto Glass Specialists for 27 years. He was last employed for eight years with The Glades Golf and Country Club in Naples, Fla.... Full story