Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD - Area food pantries say the number of people in need is stable or growing depending on the types of services provided. There has been a steady increase in demand for food and other services since the coronavirus pandemic in spring of 2019 and there does not appear to be signs of any federal relief in the near future, said the Rev. Roger Kolehmainen, program director and manager of Union Station, the food pantry ran by Restoration of the Branc... Full story
By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] Firefighters throughout Iron County will be collecting toys and other gifts for area children in need on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The collection effort is part of the Iron County Firefighters Association’s Christmas is for Kids campaign. “Years ago the fire association (Iron County) was looking for a way to give back to the kids and to needy families in the area,” said Stacy Ofstad, treasurer of the association. “We know that when kids lose everything that it’s devastating. So it’s just our wa...
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ONTONAGON — The Ontonagon Area School Board rated Superintendent Jim Bobula as “highly effective” after an evaluation following a special board meeting Monday. The evaluation was conducted using the Michigan Association of School’s Superintendent Evaluation Instrument. “Jim Bobula’s financial stewardship, especially during this time of COVID 19, have proven to be outstanding. Under Jim’s guidance, the district continues to move forward, in spite of the challenges during the pandemic,” the board said in a writt...
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Joan Mockross, 86, of Pine Lake in Oma, Wisconsin, died Oct. 28, 2020, in Ironwood from complications due to COVID-19. Joan was born on July 18, 1934, in Ironwood, the daughter of John and Sena (Bradley) Erickson, and grew up near Little Girl’s Point. She attended Roosevelt School, graduated from Luther L. Wright High School, and married her high school sweetheart, Carl, in 1955. She attended the University of Minnesota and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin. Joan worked for Gog... Full story
MONTREAL, Wis. - Dale Allen Holst, 58, of Montreal, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Nov. 21, 2020. He was born on Dec. 28, 1961, son of William and Jean (Mattson) Holst. He attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan, graduating with the class of 1980. He was preceded in death by his father, William Holst, on Nov. 4, 2020. Dale is survived by his children, Rachel (Clint) Kordus and Jordan (Tawny) Holst; his mother, Jean Holst; sisters, Debbie (Jeff) Vandevoorde and Diane... Full story
KENOSHA, Wis. - William John Barncard of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away at age 85 on Nov. 11, 2020. Bill, born in Rhinelander, to Margaret (Hobbs) and John Barncard, was a loving husband of 58 years to Diane (Owsichek), a proud father to Karen (Jonathan Fox) and John (Jennifer Goergen), and a devoted grandfather to Torrie, McKenna, Madeline and Gianna. He was also the beloved brother of Doug, brother-in-law to Ann (Laidig) and fond uncle of Brian and Christopher. Bill was raised in Mercer.... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Dec. 2 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency quarterly food commodity distribution for registered families, noon to 2:30 EDT, Community Action Agency, 20141 Hwy M28 in Ewen; 2 p.m.-4 p.m.Ontonagon Community Action Agency. Christian Men of the Northland, 6:6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990.... Full story
