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Articles from the November 17, 2016 edition


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  • Last link walk

    Nov 17, 2016

    By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] IRONWOOD - Wednesday was the last day of golf at the Gogebic Country Club. Last year the course was open until Nov. 11 and they never expected to repeat that again. This year, staying open until Nov. 16, was just the topping on an excellent season. Gary Mariani, the course manager said this was an excellent year all around. The rains kept the course watered, saving money, and the club invested in new mowers and spreaders, which allowed course maintena...

  • Senior-to-Senior program offers lessons for everyone

    Nov 17, 2016

    By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY - A new "Senior-to-Senior" program in Hurley - a partnership between the Hurley K-12 School District and the Iron County Aging Unit - met again Wednesday, providing an opportunity for the Class of 2017 to teach the senior citizens how to use various technologies. Hurley seniors paired with senior citizens using a range of devices; including smart phones, iPads, computers and laptops - answering questions about using Facebook, downloading...

  • Ironwood residents asked to help snowplow drivers

    Nov 17, 2016

    By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD — With colder weather approaching by the weekend, there’s a possibility of snowfall and city plows may soon be out again. City manager Scott Erickson on Monday urged city homeowners to take some precautions to assist snowplow drivers. Erickson said any vehicles, basketball hoops, woodpiles or other obstructions that might hamper plowing should be removed from city rights-of-way before the snow flies. The city’s ban on overnight parking also assists plowing efforts. Vehicles in violation of th...

  • Community Calendar

    Nov 17, 2016

    Thursday, Nov. 17 Pickleball, 9-11 a.m., Hurley High School Tennis Courts. 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. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., The Inn Bed and Breakfast, Montreal, Wis. 906-663-0308. Mended Hearts and Diabetes Support Group, 2 p.m., Aspirus Grand View Hospital conference area, Ironwood. 906-932-2443. Bessemer Area Historical Society, 2 p... Full story