Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By LARRY HOLCOMBE [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission awarded a $9,554,000 bid to build Phase I of a proposed water plant to C.D. Smith Construction at a special meeting on June 29. Jeff Sjoquist of Coleman Engineering presented financing details from the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development. He said two recent developments allowed the project to move forward. First, Rural Development obligated an additional $1,580,000 in grant and $361,000 in loan to the project, and the city received a waiver f...
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] BESSEMER - This year's Bessemer Blast Fourth of July celebration drew quite a crowd to Sophie Street on Tuesday evening, even as the threat of rain lingered overhead. Crowds began to gather at 5 p.m. as organizers set up barricades. After a cruise of the parade by members of the Klassic Kruisers Car Club, the parade officially began shortly after 7, led by the Michigan State Police and Gogebic County Sheriff's Department, followed closely by an honor...
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] BESSEMER — Bessemer hosted their 34th annual Hometown Run on Saturday, with more than 250 participants gathering at Bessemer City Hall early in the morning to start the day off with a run, or perhaps a brisk stoll. This year’s race had 256 racers sign up, including 25 people who walked the 2 mile or 10K with strollers, according to Lori Bennetts, one of the organizers of the event. It takes quite a few hands on deck to handle the annual event, and Bennetts was extremely grateful for all the work the vol...
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] ERWIN TOWNSHIP — The Erwin Township Historical Society members held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Historical Society Museum and the Ahti Nurmela Trail on Saturday afternoon. The ceremony began at 1 p.m. with Historical Society president Tom Pelissero giving a welcome to visitors, and introducing the history of the building. The structure, known originally as the East End School, was originally located 3 miles away, and underwent not only relocation but also a large restoration project that t...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, July 6 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. 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. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110.... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - David Charles "Dave" Dalbec, 77, of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Dave was born on Jan. 19, 1946, to Mayme (Cappo) and Elfreedor Dalbec. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1964. Dave continued his education and attended the Minneapolis Professional Business Institute and became a laboratory and X-ray technician. He married Bonnie Grayson, and was drafted into the U.S. Army shortly after.... Full story
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. - Juanita Johanna Beeck of Sheboygan went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2023. Her family would like to extend thanks to the staff of Meadow View Nursing home and Sharon Richardson Hospice Care for their support and compassion. She was born on Aug. 2, 1937, in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late Giocchino and Giovanina (Ursini) Alessandroni. Juanita graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1955. She also attended Lakeshore Technical College in Sheboygan. On Aug. 17,... Full story
GREEN BAY, Wis. - John Edward Bonovetz Jr., age 78, of Green Bay, formerly of Bessemer, Michigan, left this world to be with his Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay, after a long courageous battle with COPD. Our Dad was born on Feb. 21, 1945, at the Grand View Hospital in Ironwood, Michigan, to John Sr. and Violet (Zielinski) Bonovetz. Growing up in a small town allowed you to make forever friends, and that is exactly what he did. Some of the old... Full story
BATTLE GROUND, Wash. - Alvar Andrew Helmes, 95, passed away at his home in Battle Ground on June 11, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. His sincere love and thoughtful manner will be missed by all. The youngest of August and Maria Helmes' 11 children, Alvar was born on May 27, 1928, in Iron Belt, Wisconsin. His father passed away when Alvar was almost 6 years old. He lived through the Great Depression and was raised by his mother in Iron Belt and Ironwood, Michigan, graduating from Luther L. Wright... Full story
MERCER, Wis. - On Thursday, June 22, 2023, Joan (Papenfuss) Mueller-Ouimette passed away surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Funeral services for Joan will be held at the Manitowish Waters Community Church, 13883 Marathon Road, in Manitowish Waters, on Saturday, July 8. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. with services beginning at 11 a.m. A light luncheon will follow the services at the church. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Manitowish Waters Community... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Joyce Ann LeGassa, 77, of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Joyce was born on Jan. 16, 1946, in Wakefield, a daughter of Paul and Lolita (Goodenow) Joki. She graduated from Wakefield High School and continued her education at Northern Michigan University and earned a two-year business degree. On Sept. 30, 1967, Joyce was united in marriage to Glen Patrick “Max” LeGassa, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wakefield. She attended All Saints Luthe... Full story
