Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] IRONWOOD - Swiftly moving fire on Tuesday morning destroyed three structures at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds in Ironwood. The grandstands, the 4-H horse barn and a hay barn all burned to the ground in little more than an hour, with only rubble left flickering. "On Sept. 26, 2023, at approximately 9:58 a.m., on-duty Ironwood Public Safety Officers received a report of a fire at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds," said a news release from the Ironwood Public...
By LARRY HOLCOMBE [email protected] IRONWOOD – Globe Publisher Sue Mizell is retiring this week, ending 34 years in the newspaper industry. She's stepping down on Friday after 11 years with the newspaper in Ironwood. "We have enjoyed our long-lasting relationship with Sue and wish her the best in her retirement," said Gary Stevenson, of Stevenson Newspapers, the Sheridan, Wyoming-based owner of The Globe. "We are happy to announce we are keeping the paper in capable local hands with t...
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] WAKEFIELD — The 11th annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes rally at the Wakefield VFW was held last week, as area students and people from local health systems area mental health awareness groups gathered to spread awareness of the importance of mental health and combatting the stigma of seeking help. The program began at 11 a.m. as guest speakers spoke about their personal experiences with mental health. Philip Hefner-Gardiepy from Northpoint Behavioral Health was a returning speaker to the event. He said he w...
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — After a closed session on Monday evening, members of the Bessemer City Council voted to offer interviews to three persons who are among 26 applicants for the position of city manager. Afterward, Mayor Adam Zak told The Globe that the city will not be sure which of them will be interviewed until it is clear which ones accept the offer. “None of them are from Gogebic County,” said Zak, who explained that two of them are from Michigan and one is from the eastern United States. Interviews are e...
RACINE, Wis. - Rodney "Louie" C. Asunto, age 76, passed away in his sleep on Sept. 16, 2023. Proud of his heritage, he was 100% Finnish, born April 4, 1947, son of the late Charles and Martha (nee Niemi) Asunto, and raised in Ironwood, Michigan. Rodney was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1965. He moved to Racine after graduating where he found employment at Twin Disc and was employed for over 45 years, last working as a tool and die maker. During his lifetime he... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Carol Jean Anderson, 82, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at her cottage on Chaney Lake, also known as her "happy place." Sept. 23, is a meaningful day for her to leave us, as she was reunited in Heaven with the love of her life, her late husband, Jim, on their wedding anniversary. Carol was born on Jan. 9, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a daughter of John and Adeline Stoviak. Besides her husband, James "Hummo," she was preceded in death by... Full story
MERCER, Wis. - Mickey J. Thompson, 53, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at his home in Mercer. Mick attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior and received a bachelor's degree in history (1993), attended Webster University and received a master's degree in computer resources and information management (2005), and attended the U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College (2005). As an Air Force officer, Mick served three wartime efforts and retired as a major with honors after 20 years... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Benedict J. Cvengros, 92, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Benedict was born on June 19, 1931, in Ironwood, a son of Stephen and Josephine (Gorilla) Cvengros. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Benedict was a faithful member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Bessemer. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing with his nephew, Joey Templer. For many years,... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Laurence "Larry" J. Lanning, 67, of Bessemer, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, after a short battle with cancer. Larry was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Nov. 25, 1955, to Joseph and Margaret (Peterson) Lanning. He lived in Marion, Iowa, his entire life until his retirement in September 2020, when he moved to Bessemer, where he loved the North Country and Lake Superior. He was married to Marie Ramsey on Aug. 12, 1976, in Bessemer. Larry lov... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Richard F. Taylor, 85, of Hurley, passed away on Sept. 17, 2023. He was born on Dec. 9, 1937. Richard was a gentle, kind, loving husband and father, who enjoyed conversations with family and friends. Richard served in the U.S. Army and was a decorated marksman, but he enjoyed working as a chef during his time in the Army. After his military service, Richard had a successful career at J.L. Case, where he retired in 1989. Following his retirement, he followed his heart and became a... Full story
FRANKLIN, Wis. - Frances E. Trier was born to life on Dec. 12, 1933, in Ironwood, Michigan, and born to Eternal Life on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in Franklin, at age 89. Frances was the loving mother of Tom (Kathleen), Jeff (the late Anna), Teresa (the late Paul) Gollakner, Cindy (Dave) Krukowski, Dianna (Chuck) Bristor, Joan (Robert) Sniedze and Craig (Diane Countey); and dear grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 10. She was preceded in death by a grandchild. She was also the dear sister... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - James M. "Tiny" Paynter, 73, of Bessemer, passed away on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Wakefield. The family invites you to a celebration of his life on what would have been his 74th birthday, Friday, Oct. 6. The party will be held in the Kastman Hall at Sharon Lutheran Church, 100 E. Sellar St., in Bessemer, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Luncheon will be served. Wear your favorite Green Bay Packers or Detroit Red Wings gear or a flannel shirt, don a Kromer or baseball cap and join us... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Sept. 28 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
