Gogebic County Board hears post-storm road update

BESSEMER — The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners commended the county road commission Wednesday evening for its response to the severe storm that devastated the area, particularity Little Girl’s Point, two weeks ago.

“On behalf of the county board, thank you for the road commission,” board chairman Joe Bonovetz said.

Road Commission Manager Darren Pionk said temporary repairs are still ongoing. He said the National Guard saved the road commission “a ton of money and time” needed to make the Lake Road and Powers Road area passable.

The road commission is currently working on the Wisconsin e...