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Articles from the September 21, 2016 edition


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  • Ontonagon County Board opposes White Pine Electric closure

    Sep 21, 2016

    By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ONTONAGON — The Ontonagon County Board Tuesday joined the growing chorus of those objecting to the decision of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) to cancel the services of the White Pine Electric Plant. In a letter to the governor, the Michigan Agency for Energy and MISO; the board stated it understands MISO plans to replace "this critical generating resource (White Pine) with a 1998 operating protocol called radial reconfiguration that will provide the same level, or assurance, of r...

  • Morrow warns effects of climate change

    Sep 21, 2016

    By TOM STANKARD [email protected] BESSEMER - As concerns about the environment grow, Greyson Morrow, of Wakefield, informed residents and the Bessemer City Council Monday evening about the effects of climate change. In front of a large audience, Morrow said the American Association for the Advancement of Science announced climate change is a "growing threat to society." According to its website, the AAAS is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science for...

  • Xcel Energy office project advances

    Sep 21, 2016

    By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD - Xcel Energy's new office building in the city's industrial park is taking shape. Market and Johnson, of Eau Claire, Wis., is the general contractor for the project in the northeast part of the park, across from the speculation building that was purchased by Scandinavian Log Homes, of Kimball, Wis. Tim Durand, who is fill-in supervisor for the project this week, said Tuesday much subcontracting work is under way or has been completed in areas...

  • Community Calendar

    Sep 21, 2016

    Wednesday, Sept. 21 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Mercer Area Play Group, 9:30-11 a.m., Mercer, Wis., Public Library. 715-476-2366. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Ironwood/Hurley Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restaurant, Ironwood. Kimball Homemakers, 1 p.m., Kimball Community Center. Iron County Veterans Service Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Town Hall. 715-561-2190. Ironwood American Legion Aux...

  • Daniel F. Yurchak

    Sep 21, 2016

    IRONWOOD, Mich. - Daniel F. Yurchak, 44, of South Range Road, Ironwood, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, in his home. He was born May 13, 1972, in Ironwood, the beloved son of Jean A. and John W. Yurchak, and attended local schools. Dan worked for Koller Cranberry Marsh, later known as Northland Cranberry Marsh, for 15 years, and recently was employed by Bob Anderson of Down to Earth Landscaping. On Sept. 13, he lost his battle with alcohol and depression. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ sent His...