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Articles from the March 1, 2022 edition


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  • Terra-X snowmobile racing comes to Iron County Fairgrounds

    Mar 1, 2022

    By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] SAXON, Wis. - Terra-X - a new kind of snowmobile racing created by the Mid America Snowmobile Tournament of Expert Riders - took over the Iron County Fairgrounds on Saturday. The event was brought to Saxon by the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce, White Thunder Riders, and the Iron County Fair Board. "This is only the second time that it was ever done. It went very good. Everybody from the drivers to the parents was very happy and they're all hoping we do...

  • Hygge Hike illuminates evening

    Mar 1, 2022

    By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] MONTREAL, Wis. — Numerous colorful ice lights and giant bonfires illuminated the Montreal Ski Trails on Saturday night as hundreds of people snowshoed the trail during the fourth annual Hygge Hike. The event is a fundraiser for the Northern Iron County Engaged Residents and the Penokee Rangers. Kari Klemme, of NICER, said that 379 people came out for this years event. That nearly doubles last year’s number, she said. “It was awesome,” said Klemme. She said that the funds will be split between the two...

  • Jack Exline Fields

    Mar 1, 2022

    EWEN, Mich. - Jack Exline Fields, long time Ewen resident and World War II U.S. Navy veteran, passed away peacefully at the grand age of 96. Since June 2021, he has been in the loving and compassionate care of the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming. On Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, he bid farewell to his children, picked up his favorite fishing pole and shotgun, and walked off along the bank of the South Branch of the Ontonagon River to hunt and fish for all eternity. And maybe, check... Full story

  • Nancy A. Siebert

    Mar 1, 2022

    IRONWOOD, Mich. - Nancy A. Siebert, 85, of Hurley, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, at Aspirus Hospital in Ironwood. She was born on Sept. 13, 1936, to Rasmus and Lydia (Engstrom) Peterson. Nancy married her loving husband, Donald W. Siebert, in 1963, who preceded her in death in 2018. Nancy is survived by her five daughters, Karen, Mary, Cathy, Diane and Laurie; and two grandsons. No formal funeral services are taking place at this time. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick... Full story

  • Randy Lloyd Buccanero

    Mar 1, 2022

    ONTONAGON, Mich. — Randy Lloyd Buccanero, 61, of Ontonagon, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. A familiar face around the Ontonagon community, Randy was known for his quiet, independent spirit, unique sense of humor, and kind heart, offering help to anyone in need. Many will remember and miss his genuine smile, offer to lend a hand with a snow-covered walkway, invite for a beer at one of the local stops, or a warm “Have a wonderful day!” offered to the people he would meet along his day. In recent years, Randy had provided com... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Mar 1, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, March 1 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Memorial Building, Ironwood. Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325.... Full story