Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — Area full time care facilities and group homes are now scheduled for two rounds of COVID-19 vaccinations throughout January, according to local health officials. A Monday press release from the Michigan State Police said skilled nursing home residents and staff began receiving vaccinations on Monday through a pharmacy partnership for long-term care programs. A similar announcement from the state of Wisconsin noted that on-site vaccinations started Monday at skilled nursing facilities a... Full story
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Outgoing City Treasurer Sherry Ravelli imagined Dec. 17 as a final "relaxing" day as she said her good-byes and enjoyed pizza, cake and other treats with coworkers of the past 16 years. In an interview at the end of that day, however, she noted that she actually had been unusually busy due to routine auditing. "They're going to make me earn my pay right up to the end," she said, kidding. Although her final hours also included gifts from fellow... Full story
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD — Three partners will allow for the replacement of an electronic sign for the Pat O’Donnell Civic Center to be larger and better placed, according to reports at the Ironwood City Commission meeting on Monday. The city of Ironwood’s insurance company has agreed to allow for the purchase of the sign, known as a a reader board, to replace standard signage as part of its coverage for the replacement of the Pat O’Donnell Civic Center that is due to be completed in late January 2021, according t...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Dec. 30 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. Ironwood/Hurley Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restaurant, Ironwood. Iron County Veterans Service Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Town Hall. 715-561-2190. Mercer Health and Wellness Pickleball, 3-6 p.m., Mercer... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Daniel Matthew "Beano" Niemi passed away Dec. 24, 2020, at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield due to complications from COVID-19. "Beano" was born May 21, 1937, in Wakefield, the son of Axel and Jennie Niemi. He graduated from Bergland High School where he was an outstanding athlete. He served two years in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962. On April 15, 1972, he married Ardis BeBee. She preceded him in death on Aug, 20, 2014. "Beano" worked at White Pine Copper in th... Full story
MARENISCO, Mich. - Linda Marie Cole, 73, of Marenisco, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. Linda was born on June 21, 1947, in Grand Rapids to Leroy and Elnora (Smith) Taylor. She was the fifth of 10 children. On Aug. 2, 1963, Linda married Stanley Cole. They made their home in Marenisco for the last 50 years where they raised four children. Linda worked hard all her life. She was employed for 27 years at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, and retired in 2010. Family was everything... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Marjorie Jane Smith, 94, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Villa Marie Health and Rehabilitation in Hurley. Marjorie was born on July 16, 1926, in Ironwood, Michigan, to John and Anna (Mayercak) Kozak. She attended Norrie Elementary and Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. She then moved to Detroit to work for the Ferry-Morse Seed Company. Marjorie moved to Los Angeles and worked as an insurance agent, and then was employed by Rolwell Company until her retirement. Marjorie enjoyed reading, dancing, decorating a... Full story
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Donald E. Krenzel, born Oct. 13, 1935, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in Minneapolis. Raised in Ironwood, Michigan, he was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1954. He was the father of four sons, grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of six. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Regina; brothers, Walter Jr. and Gerald; and sister, Veronica. He is survived by family and friends near and far. Per his wishes, there will not be a service or memorial to at... Full story
