Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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By MEGAN HUGHES [email protected] BESSEMER — In a Jan. 8 reorganizational meeting, members of the Bessemer Board of Education voted to maintain the same positions. Hence, Jim Partanen will remain as president, and Brady Halverson will remain as vice president. Tara Graham and Beth Steiger also will continue as treasurer and secretary, respectively. In other reorganizational action, the board also: — Approved First National Bank, Gogebic Range Bank and the Michigan Liquid Asset Fund Plus as depositories for school funds. — Desig...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Richard Michael Lanctoe, 73, of Ironwood, died peacefully at his home, on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born on March 9, 1951, to Fritz and Kay (Johnson) Lanctoe in Ironwood. In elementary years, he attended the Central School, followed by the Ironwood Catholic High School, where he graduated in 1969. He was united in marriage to Lori Ann McDonald on March 31, 1997, in Las Vegas. From an early age, Rick was interested in business adventures.... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - Eva Mae Massi, 88, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, with her daughter, Jody, at her side. Eva was born on July 5, 1936, in Petoskey, to Florin and Bessie (Hathaway) Warren. She grew up in Wolverine, Watersmeet and Crystal Falls. Eva graduated from Crystal Falls High School in 1953. She married Warren David Wirtanen in 1953. They were blessed with a son, William Darwin, and a daughter, Jacqueline... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Julie A. Goetz, 89, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. Julie was born on Dec. 19, 1935, in Wakefield, to Vincent and Antoinette (Boscia) Agriesti. Julie graduated from Wakefield High School and from cosmetology school in Detroit. She was the owner of Julie's Headquarters in Ironwood until her retirement. Julie is survived by two daughters, Lizabeth (Edwin) Peters and Danette M... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Jan. 16 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland, Lake Gogebic Senior Center, 9:25-9:40 a.m. EDT; White Pine, Carp Lake Township Hall, 10-10:15 a.m. EDT; Ontonagon, Holy Family Catholic Church, 11-11:30 a.m. EDT; Mass City Resource Center, 12:30-1 p.m. EDT. Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St.... Full story
By JASON JUNO [email protected] LAKE LINDEN — Ewen-Trout Creek keeps getting better at defending Lake Linden-Hubbell’s All-U.P. backcourt. When the Panthers gave up 51 points to Cleo Milkey and Emily Jokela in a regular-season game last year, they lost. In the next meeting, that number was down to 34, and E-TC won a close regional tournament matchup in March. And on Thursday night in Lake Linden’s gym, the Panthers only surrendered a combined 22 points and they dominated the Lakes for a 56-41 victory. “They’re both really good,” E-TC...
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] BESSEMER - During a Jan. 3 reorganizational meeting, newly elected Gogebic County Clerk Erin Bunt swore in the seven members of the county Board of Commissioners, and there were four new faces among them. New members are Joseph Cayer (District 2), Daniel Wood (District 3), Peter Matonich (District 5) and Michael Yon (District 6). They were all elected on Nov. 5. Continuing members are Daniel Siirila (District 1), James Lorenson (District 4) and...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - John P. "Chummy" Ozzello, 91, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at his home, with his loving family at his side. John was born on May 31, 1933, in Wakefield, the son of John J. and Margaret M. (Bracket) Ozzello. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1952. John was a non-commissioned officer. The total years of service to his country consisted of 20 years in the military and 15 years with the U.S. Department of State. With this impressive total of... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Sheryl Sue Nieminen, 74, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, peacefully at the Lakeshore group home in Wakefield. Sheryl was born on Aug. 18, 1950, in Ironwood, the daughter of Eugene and Cynthia (Lehto) Nieminen. Sheryl has a laugh that will never be forgotten. She was preceded in death by her parents and nephew, Bill Barbacovi, Jr. Sheryl is survived by her brother, Eugene (Joan); sister, Mayrene (Bill) Barbacovi; and niece, Kristy (Clarence) Dalbeck. The family would like to express their deep a... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jerzy Lutkowski, 76, passed away on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. Jerzy was born Oct. 3, 1948, in Czestochowa, Poland, the youngest of three boys born to Maria (nee Fertner) and Stefan Lutkowski. He was an intelligent, mischievous child, and fascinated by aviation from an early age. He built airplane models at the local Aeroclub and worked in Poland as a mechanical engineer, in a time when blueprints were... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Russell J. Barger of White Pine, passed away on Jan. 1, 2025, in Wakefield at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility. He was 87 years old. Russell was born to Jim and Adrian (Sarazin) Barger on Nov. 5, 1937, in Chassell. He graduated from Chassell High School in 1957. He joined the U.S. Army National Guard and then enlisted in the United States Army. Upon returning from the Army, he worked for Hocking Construction Company. He then met and married Betty Jean Archambeau on Nov. 12,... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Margaret Suzanne (nee Syreini) Pohjola, 82, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Margaret was born on Dec. 8, 1942, in Wakefield, a daughter of Jacob Hjalmer and Siama Margaret (Ollikka) Syreini. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1960. She continued her education for one year in Duluth, Minnesota, taking secretarial courses. On July 29, 1961, Margie was united in marriage to Roy G... Full story
BESSEMER, Mich. - David Charles Mussatti, 73, of Bessemer, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Dave was born on July 30, 1951, to Charles and Maggie Mussatti. He spent most of his career as a welder at Enbridge Energy, retiring in 2007. Dave was an avid outdoorsman who loved the woods and his camp, but most of all he treasured his time with family, including his wife, Vicki, of 52 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Jan. 10, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10... Full story
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Jan. 9 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9-10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110.... Full story
By JASON JUNO [email protected] HURLEY — Hurley’s success against Range rivals continued into the 2025 portion of their schedule. The Northstars beat Bessemer 60-44 victory Friday night after wrapping up 2024 with a victory at Ironwood. They can pull off a sweep of area teams with a win against Wakefield-Marenisco on Feb. 6. Hurley won their fourth straight game after starting the year 1-2. “We want to keep stacking good days on top of each other and I thought this was a pretty good day,” Hurley coach Mike Swartz said. “I thought i...
By JASON JUNO [email protected] BESSEMER — Coming into 2025, Wakefield-Marenisco wasn’t the team with a scoring problem. Bessemer was the one who failed to hit the 40-point mark twice, while the Cardinals hadn’t scored under 44 points in a game. The Speedboys turned the tables on the Cardinals, holding them to a season-low scoring output in a 45-37 victory Thursday night. “We couldn’t score, we couldn’t make a shot,” W-M coach Pat Libertoski said. “We must have missed 10 wide-open 3s. What are you going to do? Bottom line is you can...
By JASON JUNO [email protected] WAKEFIELD — Wakefield-Marenisco won’t need their bus anymore come February. The Cardinals end the season with seven straight home games followed by the district tournament in their gym. All of those late home games don’t come without a lot of travel early on. After six straight on the road, the Cardinals played their home opener, Friday night, Jan. 3, before going on the road for another three-game stretch. Lake Linden-Hubbell spoiled their first home game with a 68-53 victory. The Lakes are ranked third...
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] GOGEBIC COUNTY - On Wednesday, Jorge Cruz became Gogebic County's new sheriff, following in the footsteps of former Sheriff Ross Solberg, whose last day was Tuesday. Cruz was elected to the office on Nov. 5, 2024, after serving the last three years as undersheriff. He began working for the Sheriff's Office in 2007, working his way up to detective before becoming Solberg's righthand man. Solberg's own career at the Sheriff's Office began nearly 32...
By BRENDA MOSELEY [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Photographer Josh Lopac of Wakefield has been chasing northern lights since he first saw an aurora in February 2011. His pursuits have taken him as far as Canada and Alaska, and he's now observed the phenomenon at least 300 times. Each experience is different and, for Lopac, that's part of the thrill. It's a thrill he'd like others to try, and at his "Lights in the Sky" presentation at Wakefield VFW Post 9084 on Dec. 21, he shared tips about...
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906- 932-2211. Thursday, Jan. 2 Bessemer St. Vincent de Paul, financial assistance, 9- 10 a.m.; food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon. 906-663-4436. Ironwood St. Vincent de Paul, food pantry and financial assistance, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., located behind Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. 906-932-4325. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110.... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Lisa M. Rhenlund, 63, of 412 2nd Ave. N., Hurley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1961, Lisa attended school in Ironwood, Michigan, and went on to college to pursue graphic arts. She worked as a certified nurse's aide and also in the food and beverage industry for most of her life. Lisa was an amazing mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She was loved by everyone who knew her.... Full story
By PAMELA JANSSON [email protected] BESSEMER — The final meeting of the year for the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners also was the final meeting in general for four men on the seven-member board and for the retiring county clerk and county sheriff. At the Dec. 18 session, Board Chairman James Lorenson expressed appreciation to all of them while also presenting certificates to everyone except Sheriff Ross Solberg, who will receive his at a later event. Commissioners leaving the board and the respective years in which they began s...
MONTREAL, Wis. — Helen Mae Anonich, 100, of Montreal, passed away at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, Michigan, on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Helen Mae was born on April 27, 1924, to Matt and Mary (Smee) Anonich. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Hurley in 1941. Helen Mae continued her education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and had a long career at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., as a secretary for the four-star generals. She returned to Montreal in 1978 to care for her mother. H... Full story
