Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By IAN MINIELLY [email protected] BESSEMER - Bessemer VFW Post 3673 sent out word it was providing free Thanksgiving meals to area veterans and their families and veterans service officer John Frello said more than 200 people responded. Frello said, "The response has been overwhelming. We had no idea it would be so well received." All told, more than 30 volunteers prepared over 200 pounds of turkey and over 100 pounds of ham. More than 60 pounds of sweet potatoes were prepared and...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD - In what has become something of a local tradition, the Historic Ironwood Theatre will again be screening Warren Miller's latest ski film. The theater will show Warren's 68th film, "Line of Descent," on Saturday - with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the film beginning at 7:30 p.m. Much like Miller's past films, "Line of Descent" is expected to follow a variety of people around the world as they chase their passions for different types of...
IRONWOOD — Plans for the next First Friday in downtown Ironwood include Christmas caroling on every block and store discounts for people who wear ugly sweaters. The Dec. 1 First Friday event will precede the Jack Frost Festival parade on Saturday, Dec. 2. The Ironwood Area Chamber of Commerce notes many participating businesses will again remain open late for First Friday. A Christmas market is planned in the concourse of the Historic Ironwood Theatre. The events are set for from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Shoppers will have the opportunity to view a...
Friday, Nov. 24 Mercer Cribbage, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Senior Center. Double Trouble, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Serenity Center, Ironwood. Mercer Food Pantry, noon-1 p.m., Railroad Street, Mercer, Wis. Emergencies: 715-476-7655. Alcoholics Anonymous/Al-Anon, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Government City of Ironwood... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - CeCelia Miljevich, 93, a long-time resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully late Monday evening, Nov. 20, 2017. CeCelia was born on June 17, 1924, in Cordova, S.C., a daughter of John James and Arrie Lee (Murphy) McMillan. She attended Cordova High School and graduated in 1942. CeCelia continued her education and earned a nursing degree, including special training as a cadet nurse, at Tri-County School of Nursing in Orangeburg, S.C. It was in Orangeburg where she met her... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Karen Elaine Anderson, 55, of 243 E. Ridge St., Ironwood, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. She was born April 4, 1962, in Flint, Mich., the daughter of Franklin D. Sr. and Annie (McClanahan) Tuck. Karen was an incredible, dedicated wife of 38 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother "Nana." She was looking forward to becoming a great-grandmother in February of 2018. Karen was a very beautiful and elegant lady. She enjoyed many... Full story
