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Articles from the July 18, 2019 edition


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  • Friend of the Court celebrates 100 years

    Jul 18, 2019

    By BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] BESSEMER — The Gogebic and Ontonagon County Friend of the Court joins together with fellow FOC across Michigan to celebrate the organization’s 100th year anniversary. Created in 1919, the agency is responsible for enforcing domestic relation matters. Linda Dean, Gogebic County’s FOC said when couples go through a divorce, any children who are involved receive assistance from her department. “We’re here for the best interest of children,” she said. “That’s why we’re here.” FOC gathers information...

  • Mercer author Bates completes 'Walking Land'trilogy

    Jul 18, 2019

    By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] MERCER, Wis. - Author Callie Bates said her passion for telling stories and an interest in fantasy and mythology shaped her direction. Speaking to Mercer residents about her career on Wednesday at the community center, Bates talked about her new book "The Soul of Power," which is the final of a three book "Waking Land" trilogy published by Del Ray Books. She also told stories about her life and what pushed her to become a writer. "Callie is...

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    Jul 18, 2019

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  • Fe University to host orienteering class

    Jul 18, 2019

    MERCER, Wis. — With the prevalence of smart phones and GPS, it’s increasingly rare to get around without the assistance of digital technology. However, Fe University is teaching an orienteering class next month for those interested in improving their skills with a map and compass. The class will be held Aug. 13 and 20 from 1-3 p.m., and 1-4 p.m. Aug. 22. The first two classes will be held at the Mercer Public Library. The third class will be held in the field, at a location still being decided. “Participants will explore compass types, discover...

  • Community calendar

    Jul 18, 2019

    Thursday, July 18 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland Lake Gogebic Senior Center, 9:45-10 a.m. EDT; White Pine Porcupine Mountain Senior Center, 10:20-10:35 a.m. EDT; Ontonagon Holy Family Catholic Church, 11-11:45 a.m. EDT; Mass City Resource Center, 1:15-1:45 p.m. EDT. Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson courts or Ironwood Memorial Building. 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....

  • Valerie 'Val' Kay Reed

    Jul 18, 2019

    BESSEMER, Mich. - Valerie "Val" Kay Reed, 51, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully at her home on July 15, 2019. She was born on March 2, 1968, to Lawrence and Karina (Mandelin) Beauchamp in Wakefield. She graduated from A.D. Johnson High School in 1987, and she went on to earn her CDL through Gogebic Community College in 2017 and took various art classes. Valerie was a bartender, CDL holder, upholsterer, and jack-of-all-trades. She was an avid car lover who enjoyed bodywork and tinkering with...

  • John Allan Gallo

    Jul 18, 2019

    JANESVILLE, Wis. - John Allan Gallo, 77, passed away on July 16, 2019, while at his home. John was born on Dec. 25, 1941, in Ironwood, Mich., the son of John and Ellen (Haapala) Gallo. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1959-1962. John married Denise (Shoff) on July 23, 1966, in Minneapolis, Minn. John enjoyed fishing and playing his guitar. He was an avid car enthusiast and owned a 1955 Lincoln Capri, but most of all he enjoyed camping with his family. John is survived by his wife,...