Gogebic County seeks help for drug disposal problem

By RALPH ANSAMI

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BESSEMER — Used drug collection containers across the Gogebic Range have worked so well that they have created a problem in storing all the pills and medications being turned in for disposal.

The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday agreed to send letters to legislators pointing out the extent of the problem here and seeking some assistance. Commissioners instructed county clerk Gerry Pelissero to draw up a letter to be sent to legislators.

Gogebic County Sheriff Pete Matonich told the board he has around 400 pounds of pills stockpi...