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Articles from the January 2, 2020 edition


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  • Gogebic Range rings in 2020

    Jan 2, 2020

    By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP - The fireworks were vivid under star-filled skies and snow covered ski hills and the sounds crackled sharply in the cold air to give crowds of patrons and community a memorial New Year's Eve celebration. It was convenient for people wanting to see more than one display. The torchlight parade and fireworks got underway just before 8 p.m. at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort. That left enough time to drive over to enjoy another...

  • Sisu Endurance Team registration under way

    Jan 2, 2020

    HURLEY — Registration is currently open for those interested in participating in this year’s Sisu Endurance Team cross-country ski program, with a free try-it-out day Sunday for those considering joining the team. The try-it-out day is scheduled from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday at ABR Ski Trails in Erwin Township. The program has been extended to kindergarteners and first graders this year, according to a team spokesperson, meaning kids K-12 can join the team. It is open to students in both Gogebic and Iron counties. “This is a great opportunity for a...

  • Snowshoeing through drizzle for cause

    Jan 2, 2020

    By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - With temperatures hovering around freezing and a cold drizzle coming down, people still showed up for the annual fundraising event Saturday evening at Miners Memorial Heritage Park. The annual Candlelight Snowshoe and Ski fundraiser is meant to have families navigate a one-mile course through the park that is lighted by candlelit bags. With the cold drizzle coming down it didn't look promising for a crowd but groups of people were still s...

  • Community calendar

    Jan 2, 2020

    Thursday, Jan. 2 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Ironwood Memorial Building. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. SMART Recovery, 4:30 p.m., 101 E. Mary St., Bessemer. Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Pere Menard Assembly 471, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church fellowship hall, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church,... Full story

  • Florence Eleanor (Rosi) Anonich

    Jan 2, 2020

    IRON BELT, Wis. - Florence Eleanor (Rosi) Anonich, 93, of Iron Belt, passed away on Dec. 29, 2019, at home. She was born and raised in Iron Belt, the daughter of Hannibal and Mary (Fossatti) Rosi, and was a lifelong resident of the area. Florence attended the Iron Belt School and graduated in 1944. She then went to college in Stevens Point and Superior, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. She was employed in the Superior School District for two years. She then returne... Full story

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