Articles from the October 22, 2019 edition
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Bessemer students prepare for day of unity
By KIM E. STROM [email protected] BESSEMER - Wednesday, Oct. 23, is Unity Day. Students at Bessemer Area Schools are recognizing the day by wearing orange in support for anti-bullying....
Ironwood board approves digital curriculum
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD — Although it may be somewhat of a formality, the Ironwood Area Schools’ board of education approved the list of online classes the district could potentially offer Monday. The district’s...
Ontonagon district board hears impact of Whitmer vetoes
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ONTONAGON — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent line item vetoes to the state budget will impact the Ontonagon Area School District, Ontonagon Superintendent Jim Bobula told the Ontonagon Board of Education Monday....
Community calendar
Tuesday, Oct. 22 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson courts or Ironwood Memorial Building. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Breakfast For Your Brain, 10 a.m., Mercer,... Full story
John Lonchar Jr.
BERGLAND, Mich. — John Lonchar Jr. passed away at the age of 71 on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Johnny was born on Oct. 22, 1947, in Detroit to John and Phyllis (Finazzo) Lonchar. The family relocated to the Upper Peninsula after Johnny graduated high... Full story
William J. "Bill" Gobetz
WAUSAU, Wis. — William J. “Bill” Gobetz, 74, of Hurley, former owner of Pine Lake Lodge, passed away on Oct. 17, 2019, in Wausau surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on June 6, 1945, in Bellwood, Ill., the son of Joseph and Rose... Full story