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Ironwood works to find more funding for water plant
By LARRY HOLCOMBE [email protected] IRONWOOD — Ironwood city manager Paul Anderson told the city commission Monday that the bids for the proposed water treatment plant came in over budget — again. But they’re getting closer. He said...
Downtown Art Place hosts annual youth art show
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Downtown Art Place in Ironwood is celebrating Youth Art Month by displaying art from area students in the concourse of the Historic Ironwood...
Carol Jean Moncher
HURLEY, Wis. - Carol Jean Moncher, 83, of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 24, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota, after a brief illness. Born in... Full story
Gary W. Schlais
MERCER, Wis. - Gary W. Schlais, our beloved friend, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, to his eternal reward. Gary is now with friends and family, who previously departed, including his mother,... Full story
Gary W. Schlais
MERCER, Wis. - Gary W. Schlais, our beloved friend, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, to his eternal reward. Gary is now with friends and family, who previously departed, including his mother,... Full story
Robert J. Bergquist
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - Robert J. Bergquist, 84, of Eau Claire, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, with his wife, Judith, at his side. Bob was... Full story
Albert 'Buzz' Burzinski
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Albert 'Buzz' George Burzinski, 92, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Visitation... Full story
James Peter Bugni
HOWARD, Wis. — James Peter Bugni, 80, passed away on Saturday March 4, 2023, at his home in Howard. He was born May 23, 1942, to James and Marianne (Celli) Bugni in Ironwood, Michigan, spending most of his youth in Hurley. He graduated from Hurley... Full story
Community Calendar
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected] For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, March 16 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436.... Full story
Muk UP brings out youth, adults to ski fundraiser
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER TOWNSHIP - Skis were flying last Saturday at the third annual Muk UP, which is a fundraiser for Team Z, an area ski-racing team for kids from age 5...
Vander Spoel retiring from GCC Ski Area Management program
IRONWOOD — The Gogebic Community College Board of Trustees approved the retirement request from Jim Vander Spoel, director of Ski Area Management, at their regular meeting on Feb. 28. Vander Spoel began his career in 1979 as the first supervisor...
Gogebic Fair to include new entertainment
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Gogebic County Fair will offer a new, rotating feature during each of the four event days scheduled from Aug. 10-13. The Fair Board voted on Monday evening to approve an idea proposed by board...
Luther L. Wright pep band bolstered by alumni members
By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] IRONWOOD — The Luther L. Wright K-12 School pep band performed at last week’s Ironwood vs. Wakefield-Marenisco varsity basketball game, inviting alumni to join them and play alongside as they revved up the...
Charlene June Vargovich
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Charlene June Vargovich, 72, of Ironwood, earned her heavenly wings and is now free to paint the heavens above. Charlene passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at Aspirus... Full story
Daniel Ralph Swett
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Daniel Ralph Swett, 65, of Wakefield, has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, after a battle with liver cancer. Danny was born on Nov. 27, 1957, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, to the late Ralph Ray... Full story
Lorraine Luczak
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Lorraine (nee Grzesiak) Luczak of Ironwood, 94, was surrounded by her loved ones when she left for her eternal life on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Lorraine was born Jan. 18, 1929, in... Full story
Brian John Oberg
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Brian John Oberg, 81, of Wakefield, died on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. Brian was born on May 26, 1941, in Wakefield, a son of Paul Julius and Bernice Evely... Full story
Donna Marie Nasi
HURLEY, Wis. - Donna Marie Nasi, 93, of Hurley, died at her home with her loving family beside her on March 3, 2023. She was born Jan. 29, 1930, in Hayward, the daughter of Lester and Kathryn... Full story
Clarence Puranen
REEDSBURG, Wis. - Clarence Puranen, age 90, formerly of Reedsburg, living in Fitchburg under the care of his daughter Chris and son-in-law Tim, entered his heavenly home Feb. 13, 2023. Clarence was... Full story
Community Calendar
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected] For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, March 9 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Mercer Health... Full story
Porkies hosts Snowburst Carnival
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] SILVER CITY - Saturday's Snowburst Winter Carnival could not have had more perfect conditions at the Porcupine Mountains Ski Area in Silver City. Sunny, mild...
Bessemer City Council votes to support Copper Peak
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] BESSEMER — Members of the Bessemer City Council voted Monday evening to approve a resolution that supports Copper Peak “as an outstanding asset to the Gogebic Range and entire Western Upper Peninsula.” Bu...
Ironwood to purchase new fire truck
By LARRY HOLCOMBE [email protected] IRONWOOD – The Ironwood City Commission approved the purchase of a new Pierce pumper fire engine at its meeting Monday evening. The price tag is $874,920, and now the city needs to find a way to pay...
Peter Dominic Rigoni
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Peter Dominic Rigoni, 86, of Iron Mountain and formerly of White Pine, passed away on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. Peter was... Full story
Joan Bishop Borcherdt
MERCER, Wis. - Joan Bishop Borcherdt, 80, a longtime resident of Mercer, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood, Michigan. Joan was... Full story
