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Articles from the August 9, 2022 edition


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  • Iron County Fair draws large crowd to Saxon fairgrounds

    P.J. Glisson|Aug 9, 2022

    SAXON, Wis. - Saxon had a high-energy weekend with three fun-filled days of activities at the Iron County Fair. As the aroma of familiar fair foods wafted throughout the air, ongoing music - whether live or piped in - provided an additional lift, along with the squeals of kids enjoying a host of carnival rides. Rain posed a threat on Saturday, but resulted only in some inconsequential sprinkles during festivities that drew a steady stream of people of all ages moving in every direction....

  • Community Calendar

    Aug 9, 2022

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Aug. 9 Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Courts, 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. Friends of...

  • Carole Patricia Ozzello

    Aug 9, 2022

    WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Carole Patricia (Gulan) Ozzello, 92, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at her home. Carole was born on April 6, 1930, in Saxon, Wisconsin, a daughter of Anton and Theodosia Gulan. On Oct. 30, 1960, she married James D. "Chocolate" Ozzello, in Hurley, Wisconsin. Carole was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, James, on Jan. 25, 2008; a son, Robert, on May 16, 1976; her son-in-law, Rusty Hearns, on Nov. 11, 2005; seven brothers, John, Alex,...

  • Kim Leroy Weaver

    Aug 9, 2022

    HURLEY, Wis. — Kim Leroy Weaver, 52, of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 29, 2022. Kim was born on Nov. 9, 1969, in Wausau, Wisconsin to Raymond and Rita (Schilling) Weaver. Kim loved the outdoors, going hunting and fishing. A celebration of life is to take place at a later date. The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood to honor Kim’s legacy of life. For more information or to leave an online condolence visit McKevittPatrickFuneral Home.com....