Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] BESSEMER - For Gogebic County Prosecutor Richard "Dick" Adams, his passions for practicing law and working on engines have at least one thing in common, fixing problems is at the heart of both. "Constructive compromise is what we, as lawyers, should always to try accomplish," he said, adding that while sometimes compromise isn't possible, "more often than not, there is a middle ground both sides can live with. "Quite frankly, it isn't a hell of a... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] BESSEMER — The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners learned Wednesday that a new county prosecutor may be appointed soon by Gov. Rick Snyder. Richard Adams, who appeared before the board to discuss a pension matter, is retiring Sunday. “This is my good-bye,” he told the board. County clerk Gerry Pelissero said Monday is the deadline for attorneys to submit their names for the prosecutor’s job. The board agreed to reopen the union contract regarding hospitalization, since it recently switched to Blue... Full story
By TOM STANKARD [email protected] IRONWOOD - Weekly Superior Snowshoe hikes will begin in January. Sam Davey, of Ironwood, said the group walks every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and goes to different locations. It's the fifth year the community has came together for the weekly walks. On average, between 40 to 150 people participate every week, depending on the weather. "Last year, it was cold," he said. Davey said many people like snowshoeing because "it's fun and it's good exercise.... Full story
Friday, Dec. 11 Luther L. Wright Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., school gym, Ironwood. Double Trouble, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Serenity Center, Ironwood. Mercer Food Pantry, noon-1 p.m., Railroad Street, Mercer, Wis. Emergencies: 715-476-7655. Alcoholics Anonymous/Al-Anon, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Bessemer High School Band Concert, 7 p.m., A.D. Johnston gym. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EST, Ontonagon Village Housing, 100 Cane Court, Ontonagon. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church,... Full story
