Week of October 22, 2026
Week of October 22, 2026
MARENISCO TOWNSHIP — Zoning to accommodate data centers was on the agenda of the Monday night meeting of the Marenisco Board of Trustees, but Dave Hagen said few residents likely knew about it. “We should have more public input before we make a decision,” said Hagen, who is one of the trustees. At issue was a recommendation from the Marenisco Planning Commission to allow data centers as a special use exception in light and heavy industrial districts and in an isolated C-2 commercial district. “We feel this would update our ordinances...
HURLEY - A preview of a project proposed for Wisconsin 77, well in advance of its planned 2030 start of construction, was presented in a Wisconsin Department of Transportation public involvement meeting on Oct. 15 at Hurley City Hall. WisDOT Project Development Project Manager Maryjean Hoppe and Project Development Supervisor Dan Erva were joined by Heather Clegg, a design consultant for Alfred Benesch & Company, a national firm that has offices in both Wisconsin and Michigan. They presented...
HURLEY — With nearly half a million dollars less in state aid among its hurdles, the Hurley School Board presented its 2026-27 budget and levy at its annual district meeting and budget hearing on Monday. “We have to make up that half a million dollars in the levy, so it’s going to be an increase this year,” said Board President Leslie Kolesar, who was elected to chair the meeting. “We’re still trying to work with the legislature to come up with a better plan for school funding. I’d say make sure you vote.” The gathering...
WAKEFIELD — Wakefield’s own Low-Income Energy Assistant Fund Program got a supportive start on its second year of existence at the Oct. 12 meeting of the Wakefield City Council. The council unanimously approved the renewal of a one-year memorandum of understanding with the Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency to handle the program’s casework. “They already execute several other programs with water assistance, power assistance, various other income-based programs, so they have the efficiency and the backbone of their structure to...
HURLEY — The Hurley City Council learned on Oct. 13 that a potential investor had backed out of the city’s pending Cobblestone Hotel project. Stacey Wiercinski, the city’s clerk and treasurer, said the news had been received from Mark Gutteter, the developer working with Cobblestone Hotels Inc. on the hotel planned for U.S. 51. However, said Mayor Joanne Bruneau, “They are still interested in the project and are looking for a possible local investor.” There was much better news for the Hurley Public Library. “The county has agreed...
BESSEMER — Members of the Bessemer and Bessemer Township volunteer fire departments have long shared at least some members and held joint training sessions. Now, they may also share a fire station. At Monday’s city of Bessemer and Bessemer Township Fire Department Advisory Committee meeting, members said it’s time to merge the two departments. “It has to be done,” said committee member Linda Nelson. “Both fire departments are saying this is what has to happen.” Rising costs and aging equipment are two primary reasons for the...
IRONWOOD — Ironwood Area Schools Superintendent Daniel Martinson made a case for a Nov. 3 general election proposal that, if passed, would help to fund a series of improvements at Ironwood Area Schools. Martinson's argument for the proposal's push for $12.5 million in funds was during an Oct. 12 meeting of the Ironwood City Commission. "It's important to the school, but it's also important to Ironwood and the surrounding area," he said, adding that other groups such as the National Guard, Little League and child care services also use the...
IRONWOOD - Bree Besonen started the cross country season with a goal in mind, winning a second straight Runner of the Year award in the Copper Mountain Conference. She never finished behind a conference runner all year. That included the first meet of the year in Atlantic Mine, through the heart of the season that featured consistently good weather and at the final conference meet in Ironwood Thursday where the rain never let up. She received the Runner of the Year award after Thursday's event....
HURLEY — Hurley did what a 2 seed in the playoffs is supposed to do. The Northstars never gave No. 7 Bruce life, taking care of business for a 62-16 opening-round win Saturday afternoon. Charlie Haanen rushed for 193 yards on nine carries and he returned a pick-6 for a touchdown with all of it coming in the first half. Bruce sophomore quarterback Blake Nyhagen rushed for 161 yards and threw for another 116, but the rest of the team combined for 17 yards and the Hurley defense limited his big...
IRONWOOD — Ironwood fell 49-22 at Crystal Falls Forest Park Friday night ahead of this week’s final game at rival Gogebic. Judd Justinak, Blake Peterson and Evan Sikonia ran for Ironwood’s touchdowns. Justinak totaled 149 yards on 14 carries. Peterson went for 71 yards on three carries and Sikonia 69 yards on four carries. “I thought offensively we were OK, we moved the ball fairly well, but again struggled with turnovers,” Ironwood coach Kevin Lane said. “I think we turned it over three times. Long drives, we had about 300 yards,...
BUTTERNUT, Wis. - The other team was off the bench, celebrating a decades-long conference championship drought, after seemingly getting the 25th point in the fourth set. Yet Hurley, looking to do the same thing, had life, a net violation giving that point to them. The Northstars took advantage, scoring the final six points of the set to win it 26-24 and then surviving a back-and-forth fifth set for a 15-13 victory. Butternut still hasn't won a conference title since 1959. Hurley's 52-year...
IRONWOOD - Gogebic will head to the Twin Cities this weekend for the NJCAA Division II Region 13 play-in game. The Samsons play at DCTC Saturday at 11 a.m. Gogebic swept the Blue Knights in the regular season matchup in Ironwood back on Sept. 28, 25-14, 25-6, 25-20. "We are hoping to have the same outcome against DCTC as we did at home," Gogebic coach Erika Buchanan said. "We need to make sure our serve receive and execution is 100 percent to achieve that same outcome." The winner goes to...
BESSEMER - Gogebic fought back from an early 14-0 hole to find themselves in pretty good position against the top-ranked team in the Upper Peninsula, Lake Linden-Hubbell. After Jayden Verrett's second straight touchdown run of at least 70 yards, the Miners moved to within a touchdown at 28-22. They then recovered the onside kick, meaning they had the ball with a chance to tie or take the lead. Instead, the Lakes took a 30-point lead into halftime. Gogebic fumbled on that possession and the...
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Daniel Charles Hinch, 73, formerly of Iron River, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at his home in Marquette, Michigan. He was born on Nov. 23, 1952, in Bessemer Township, Michigan, the son of the late Reino and Eila (Ollikainen) Hinch. He attended Stambaugh schools, graduating from West Iron County High School with the class of 1971. Dan attended Suomi College and earned an associate degree in 1973. He then graduated from Michigan Technological University in... Full story
SAXON, Wis. - Tomas Edward Innes passed away on Oct. 12, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his beloved wife and his two daughters. Tomas was born on Dec. 13, 1951, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Ashland, Wisconsin, to Marvin Innes Sr. and Barbara (Barr) Innes. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy Innes; his daughters, Sarah Kraus (Ted) and Stephanie Innes-Kitto (Michael); his grandchildren, Ashley Smith (Austyn), Greg Kraus (Deanna), Clayton Kraus (Madison), Devin Kraus, Gracie Smith, Jack... Full story
LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wis. - Charles "Chuck" Francis Gauthier, 81, passed away on Oct. 11, 2026, at his home in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. His four children were by his side. Born on Dec. 16, 1944, to Frank and Gladys Gauthier, Chuck was a longstanding and dedicated member of the Lac du Flambeau tribal community. Passionate about education and lifelong learning, Chuck attended the Lac du Flambeau Grade School, Lakeland Union High School, the DeVry Institute,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - James "Jimmers" Edward Jenkins, 77, of Ironwood, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota, surrounded by his family. Jimmers will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. Jimmers was a long-term employee of both D & B Freight Sales and Forslund's Building Supply. At his request, no funeral service... Full story
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