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Articles from the September 24, 2021 edition


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  • GCC holds annual College Day

    Sep 24, 2021

    By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] IRONWOOD - Gogebic Community College held its annual College Day on Tuesday afternoon. The event provided an opportunity for high school students to learn about college and military opportunities available after they complete high school. Kim Zeckovich, GCC director of admissions, marketing and community relations, said representatives from nearly three dozen colleges and the military were available to answer student questions about programs, costs,...

  • Cuts to 4-H position draw criticism

    Sep 24, 2021

    By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] BESSEMER — The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2021-22 county general fund budget as presented on Wednesday, but not until a room full of supporters spoke in protest of the county 4-H coordinator position being reduced from a full-time to a half-time position. In separate actions, the county board 4-0 adopted the Fiscal Year 2022 General Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund Budget and Fiscal Year 2022 Special Revenue Fund. Members Joe Bonovetz and George Peterson w...

  • Jacqueline 'Jackie' Gunderson

    Sep 24, 2021

    ASHLAND, Wis. — Jacqueline "Jackie" Gunderson, age 74, of Grand View, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland. She was born July 30, 1947, in Wakefield, Michigan, the daughter of Jack and Marge Burt. In 1965, she graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan, and then received a degree in physical education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. On June 21, 1974, she married Hjalmer Gunderson. Jackie worked at the Drummond School D... Full story

  • Marjorie Ellen Voigt

    Sep 24, 2021

    TROUT CREEK, Mich. — Marjorie Ellen Voigt, 81, of Trout Creek, died peacefully at home with family by her side on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. Marjorie was born on Oct. 23, 1939, the daughter of Ellen and Walfred Perttula Sr. On May 20, 1959, she was married to Emmanuel Voigt at Trinity Lutheran Church in Trout Creek. Margie, as many knew her, was a woman of many words with lots of spunk and no filter. Her life was dedicated to her faith and family, and she was happiest when her house was full. W... Full story

  • Karen E. Wedenoja

    Sep 24, 2021

    IRONWOOD, Mich. — Karen E. Wedenoja, 81, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living Community Home in Ironwood. Karen was born on Aug. 15, 1940, in Wakefield, the daughter of James and Eloise (Hopkins) Minier. She was united in marriage with Melvin C. Wedenoja on Nov. 2, 1968, in Ironwood. Together with her husband, they owned and operated Mel’s Bar in Ironwood Township. Karen was also a member of the Black River Harbor Boat Club and enjoyed bowling. She is sur... Full story

  • Community Calendar

    Sep 24, 2021

    Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Friday, Sept. 24 Mercer Cribbage, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Senior Center. Double Trouble, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Serenity Center, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous/ Al-Anon, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Mercer Food Pantry, noon-1 p.m., Railroad Street, Mercer, Wis. Emergencies: 715-476-7655. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EST, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org.... Full story