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Articles from the February 25, 2015 edition


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  • Iron County board OKs changes to G-Tac lease option

    Richard Jenkins|Feb 25, 2015

    HURLEY - After two failed motions to postpone action, the Iron County Board of Supervisors voted 8-7 to approve the proposed amendments to mining company Gogebic Taconite's lease option for its proposed mine site near Upson. According to documents provided to the press, the approved amendment would change two sections of the company's option, which allows the company to maintain the lease of the property until the actual lease goes into effect, county Clerk Michael Saari explained after the... Full story

  • Gogebic Community College to expand Copper Country campus

    Alissa Pietila|Feb 25, 2015

    IRONWOOD - The Gogebic Community College Board of Trustees met on Tuesday night to a approve Copper Country Campus expansion plans. Chairman John Lupino said the board had quite a bit of discussion on the expansion plans prior to the board meeting. The new plan features a front entrance in the Copper Country Mall, as well as three classrooms and many offices. One of the large classrooms can also be divided into two smaller rooms as needed. "This can allow us to generate more income up there,"... Full story

  • Ronald Belmas

    Feb 25, 2015

    IRONWOOD — Ronald Belmas, 78, died Feb. 22, 2015, with his family by his side in Ironwood. He is survived by his wife, Norma; son, Ron Belmas, of Ramsey; daughter, Brenda (Randy) Zoglman, of Bessemer; grandchildren, Allen Barto, Brad (Kim Leinon) Belmas, Mark (Tony Sundberg) Belmas, Nikki (Tim) Lynott, Casey (Brent) Boersma, Jeff (Erinn) Corullo; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister, Elsie Langrehr. He shared his love for the outdoors with his children and grandchildren. Many hours were spent together hunting, fishing and camping. Our ... Full story

  • Rose Longhini

    Feb 25, 2015

    HAYWARD, Wis. — Rose M. Longhini, 94, of Ironwood, Mich., passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at Golden Living Nursing Home in Hayward. Rose Marie Longhini was born March 11, 1920, in Hurley, the daughter of Gabriel and Rosaria (Lerza) Stella. On July 10, 1946, Rose was united in marriage to John S. Longhini at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hurley. She is survived by her sons John A. (Marilyn) Longhini, of Canyon Country, Calif., and Robert G. (Mary Beth) Longhini, of Hayward; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Rose was pre... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Feb 25, 2015

    Wednesday, Feb. 25 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Mentoring of Moms, 9-10:30 a.m., Range Community Bible Church, Hurley. 715-561-4355. Mercer Area Play Group, 9:30-11 a.m., all welcome, Mercer (Wis.) Public Library. 715-476-2366. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Iron County Veterans Service Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer (Wis.) Town Hall. 715-561-2190. Bessemer Chamber of Commerce, 6 p.m., City hall-DDA. Sup... Full story

  • Red Devils finish with big win at W-M

    Pat Krause|Feb 25, 2015

    WAKEFIELD - After a sluggish first seven minutes, the Ironwood Red Devils played with a sense of urgency and blitzed Wakefield-Marenisco 69-35 in the final Indianhead Conference game for both teams on Tuesday night. "We didn't practice well yesterday and we didn't play well in the first seven minutes," Ironwood coach Pete Lewinski said. "I wasn't happy. With one minute left, the light went on. We started to get the ball inside to Jake DiGiorgio and his scoring opened things up for Sharrow on... Full story