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Articles from the January 25, 2016 edition


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  • Local hills get busy with weekend warm up

    Jan 25, 2016

    By KELSEY HANSEN [email protected] IRONWOOD - It was a busy Sunday at Mt. Zion Recreational Complex this past weekend with the warmer winter temperatures. There were lots of families spending their afternoon either tubing or skiing on the hill. Dana Aukee brought her two kids, Janna and Brenden, tubing. This was their first trip this season. "I figured it was such a nice day that we needed to get outside and do something," Dana said. The family made several runs down the hill, where... Full story

  • Ice Fisherman compete at Lake Gogebic

    Jan 25, 2016

    By TOM STANKARD [email protected] BERGLAND - AJ's Walleye Lodge Bait and Tackle hosted its seventh annual ice fishing tournament on Lake Gogebic Saturday and Sunday. Ice fishing enthusiasts came from across the midwest and beyond to take part and fish with their friends. During the tournament, ice fishing tents were scattered across the body of water. Inside the tents, fisherman carved holes in the ice using augers and dropped their line hoping to catch the big one. Sitting by a hole... Full story

  • Snowmobilers and skiers benefit local economy

    Jan 25, 2016

    By Tom Stankard [email protected] With winter in full-swing, snowmobilers and skiers came to Gogebic and Iron counties this past weekend to partake in winter activities. Throughout the weekend, the sounds of snowmobiles could be heard near the trails and in downtown areas. Lance Roffers, of Green Bay, Wis., visited Iron County for the first time. Roffers said he had fun in Hurley and liked snowmobiling along the snow-covered trails. Roffers said the trails were in good condition for the most part. During his visit, Roffers said he... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Jan 25, 2016

    Monday, Jan. 25 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Finnish Language class, 4 p.m., Little Finland, Kimball, Wis. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EST, Ontonagon Village Housing, 100 Cane Court, Ontonagon. area74.org. Methamphetamine ETC, 8 p.m., support group, Woodland Church, Ironwood. 906-285-2813 or methetc.web.com. Government Gogebic... Full story

  • Gerald John Wiitanen

    Jan 25, 2016

    WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Gerald John Wiitanen, fondly known as "Jerry," 76, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. Jerry was born on Oct. 6, 1939, in Wakefield, a son of Elias and Helmi (Peterson) Wiitanen. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1957. Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in the 101st Airborne Division for three years. Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting, yard work and gardening. He took great pleasure in feeding the w... Full story