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Articles from the February 15, 2022 edition


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  • Regional Nordic ski relay goes off without a hitch

    Feb 15, 2022

    By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Anderson Bluffs and River Trails Foundation held its second annual Project Connect Fun Nordic Relay on Saturday. Skiers had the opportunity to use special trail connections between ABR, Wolverine, Miners Memorial Park and Iron Belle trails. The event did not have a start or a finish line and was not a competition. Relay participants formed teams and conducted a relay event of their choosing utilizing as much or as little of each of the...

  • Pancake breakfast teaches service

    Feb 15, 2022

    By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] HURLEY — Pancakes were served into the afternoon at St. Mary of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Hurley on Sunday. The event provided students in the church’s confirmation class with a service learning opportunity. “We use it to help our kids learn to serve other people,” said Irene Lardinois, one of the religion instructors. With the focus on service, the breakfast was not billed as a fundraiser, but patrons were able to make a donation to the religious education department if they chose. Lardino...

  • Elizabeth J. 'Dee Dee' Soderman

    Feb 15, 2022

    HURLEY, Wis. - Elizabeth J. "Dee Dee" Soderman, 79, a lifelong resident of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Dee Dee was born on April 21, 1942, in Ironwood, Michigan, a daughter of Albert "Abba" and Betty (Erspamer) Constantini. She attended J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley and graduated in 1960. On June 25, 1966, Dee Dee was united in marriage to George A. Soderman in Melrose Park, Illinois. They were blessed with two sons. Dee Dee was a faithful member of St. Mary's...

  • Judith L. Donlan

    Feb 15, 2022

    WATERSMEET, Mich. - Judith L. Donlan, 77, of Watersmeet passed away on Feb. 13, 2022, at her home in Watersmeet. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan on Aug. 9, 1944, the daughter of Edmond and Vivian (Maki) Kleidon. She graduated high school and had some college education. She was a flight attendant for 32 years, Judith married James "Jim" Donlan in 1965. She loved the Upper Peninsula, the outdoors, animals, gardening, and fishing. She also was a super fan of the Kansas Jayhawks college...

  • John F. Korich

    Feb 15, 2022

    BERGLAND, Mich. - John F. Korich, 80, of Bergland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. John was born on June 29, 1941, at his family's home in Bergland, to the late George and Hedwig (Franzel) Korich. He was raised in Topaz, and graduated from Bergland High School. John was drafted into the U.S. Army in April 1966, and was a proud Vietnam veteran. John was a hard worker all his life and was a skilled operator, mechanic and welder. He worked on the road fixing heavy equipment for...

  • Community Calendar

    Feb 15, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Feb. 15 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Memorial Building, Ironwood. Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Pioneer Park Apartments tenants only, Ironwood, 9-10 a.m.; Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood, parking lot, 10:30-11 a.m.; Mill Trace Apartments, Ironwood Township, parking lot, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Wildwood Apartments, Ironwood Township, community room, 12:30-12:45 p.m....