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Articles from the July 7, 2014 edition


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  • Ramsay celebrates 4th of July with community events

    Ryan Jarvi|Jul 7, 2014

    RAMSAY - The Bessemer Township-Ramsay Fourth of July Committee hosted a day for the community to gather for live music, food and beverages, and the chance to enjoy more fireworks on Saturday. Though flashes of lightning and dark clouds in the sky threatened to cancel the event, the fireworks went off without a hitch right around 10 p.m. The event did see a little rain earlier in the evening, but the drops stopped falling well before the fireworks were set. The moisture, however, did bring the...

  • Hoop 'N Holler Tavern holds 13th annual cardboard boat race

    Miranda Anderson|Jul 7, 2014

    MERRIWEATHER - The Hoop 'N Holler Tavern held its 13th annual cardboard boat race on Lake Gogebic Sunday afternoon. The race consisted of five different age groups, including children up to age 5, ages 6-10, ages 11-16, ages 17-40 and seniors. One winner was crowned from each age group. First place prize was $25. Prizes also included toy giveaways for children, the "most patriotic" award and the "Titanic" award. "It's become a real family affair," tavern owner Carolyn Maves, said. Those of all...

  • Gurney centennial brings community together

    Ryan Jarvi|Jul 7, 2014

    GURNEY, Wis. - The little town of Gurney, Wis., celebrated its 100th birthday on Saturday with a parade, games, food and other activities for all to enjoy at its community park. Penny Rowe, chair of the Gurney Centennial Committee, said the event caused people to search through their own dusty storage spaces to shed a little light on the 100-year-old town's history. "This has sparked a really high energy feeling amongst people," Rowe said. "They have just been digging and digging in their attics...

  • US Marine walks with sons during White Pine Fourth of July parade

    Jul 7, 2014

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  • Sharon Gail Obremski

    Jul 7, 2014

    MADISON, Wis. - Sharon Gail Obremski, 71, of Ironwood, Mich., formerly of Marenisco, Mich., passed away June 26, 2014, in Madison. She was born in Wakefield, Mich., on Jan. 6, 1943, a daughter of John and Kathleen (Starkweather) LaBarge. Sharon volunteered for many years for Wakefield Head Start. Most recently, she worked at Randall's Bakery in Wakefield. Sharon adored her grandchildren. Every weekend was spent with them, concluding with a favorite Sunday meal. She loved watching her...

  • Trade costs Samardzija All-Star outing

    Jul 7, 2014

    NEW YORK (AP) — The trade that put Jeff Samardzija on a postseason contender cost him a chance to pitch in his first All-Star game. A day after Samardzija was dealt from the Chicago Cubs to Oakland, a big league-high six Athletics were picked Sunday for the game at Target Field in Minnesota on July 15. That doesn't include Samardzija, selected as a National League All-Star. Major League Baseball said he is ineligible to play because of the league switch. The 29-year-old right-hander, who was 2-7 with a 2.83 ERA and 103 strikeouts for the C...

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