Articles from the May 4, 2023 edition
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Bessemer to supply water for Wakefield, GRWA
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] GOGEBIC COUNTY — A meeting of the minds on Tuesday resulted in the unprecedented decision to facilitate the temporary transfer of water from the city of Bessemer to surrounding communities that have been...
Ironwood bond proposal fails
By LARRY HOLCOMBE [email protected]com IRONWOOD — Voters in the Ironwood Area School District defeated a $16 million bond proposal Tuesday. The vote failed 62% to 38%, with 1,154 people voting “no” and 711 voting “yes.” The propos...
Region reports millions in storm damage
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] GOGEBIC RANGE - Attempts to ascertain damage from a mid-April storm that could result in federal emergency funds have been thwarted by yet another storm that... Full story
Watersmeet Township voters approve operating millage renewal
WATERSMEET — Voters in Watersmeet Township approved an operating millage renewal on Tuesday. By a vote of 195 to 46 (81% yes to 19% no), the voters approved a four-year renewal of 3.5 mils. According to the ballot language, 3.5 mills ($3.50 per... Full story
Leo A. Goodwin
MARQUETTE, Mich. - Leo A. Goodwin died on April 25, 2023. He was born on Sept. 13, 1927, in Ironwood, to Leo A. and Lulu Goodwin. Leo attended Luther L. Wright High School. Before graduation in 1945,... Full story
Rudy Patrick Massi
IRONWOOD, Mich. - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rudy Patrick Massi, 37, of Ironwood. Rudy was born on Feb. 7, 1986, in Ironwood, to Joseph R. and Sue (Harkins) Massi. Rudy was an... Full story
Community Calendar
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected] For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, May 4 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Mercer Health and... Full story