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Andrew 'Andy' Aho
TROUT CREEK, Mich. – Andrew "Andy" Aho, 64, of Trout Creek, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 21, 1956, in Flint, a son of... Full story
Paulette Marie Kinnunen
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Paulette Marie Kinnunen, 69, died unexpectedly and went to be with her Lord on Nov. 22, 2020, in Ironwood. She was a resident at the Westgate Living Center in Ironwood since 2010.... Full story
Community Calendar
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected] For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, Nov. 21 Weight Watcher’s meeting, 7 a.m., Westly United Methodist Church, Ironwood Community Pickleball, 9-noon, Patterson... Full story
Mary Johanna Tiradani
BESSEMER, Mich. – Mary Johanna Tiradani, 98, a longtime resident of Bessemer, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Mary was born on Aug. 27, 1922, in Ironwood, a daughter of Domenic and Catterina... Full story
GRTA recognizes volunteers, supporters
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] BESSEMER - Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Gogebic Range Trail Authority still wanted to recognize its supporters and volunteers for their...
W-M moves to K-12 virtual learning through Dec. 8
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield-Marenisco Board of Education voted 4-1 Monday evening to keep all students of Wakefield-Marenisco K-12 School in virtual learning through Dec. 8. The action — in which Board Secretary Stacie Rooni cast the dissenting...
Ruth Elaine Johnston
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Ruth Elaine Johnston, 77, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Ruth was born on Nov. 27, 1942 at home in Oma, Wisconsin, the daughter of Reino and Irene (Rintala) Peltomaki. Those left behind to cherish her memory include her hus... Full story
Community Calendar
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected] For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Nov. 19 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Bergland Lake Gogebic Senior Center,... Full story
Community Calendar
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected] For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency food commodity distribution for seniors, Marenisco Town Hall, 9:15-9:30 a.m;... Full story
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Marenisco supervisor issues fond farewell to township
MARENISCO - The Marenisco Township Board of Trustees addressed a list of agenda items at its Monday evening meeting, but the biggest news was that it was the final occasion for Supervisor Richard...
Challenges continue with ambulance service
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] Four years after helping prevent the loss of quality ambulance services in Gogebic County, a special committee continues to explore ways to address increasing costs, cross-border regulations and rural... Full story
Wakefield Legion honors Franklin Raymond
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD - Members of the American Legion Post 11 in Wakefield honored Franklin "Porky" Raymond, 88, at a Wednesday afternoon event in the Legion building....
Patricia Ann Jacisin
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Patricia Ann Jacisin, 68, of Wakefield, passed away on Nov. 10, 2020, in Wakefield. Patricia was born on Feb. 27, 1952, daughter of Bert and Antoinette (Dalle Nogare) Jacisin. She worked at the Highline Corporation in Hurley as... Full story
Community Calendar
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected] For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, Nov. 14 Weight Watcher’s meeting, 7 a.m., Westly United Methodist Church, Ironwood Community Pickleball, 9-noon, Patterson Tennis... Full story
Wakefield man arrested for Bessemer break-ins
BESSEMER — A Wakefield man is in custody after being accused of being involved in a home invasion and several car break-ins in the city of Bessemer last week. Troopers from the Michigan State Police’s Wakefield Post were dispatched to the scene...
Gogebic County canvassing results determine write-in win
By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] BESSEMER - A declared write-in candidate won a trustee seat in Bessemer Township following the Gogebic County Board of Canvassing certification of the ge...
Community Calendar
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected] For more information, call 906-932-2211. Thursday, Nov. 12 Community Pickleball, 9-noon, Patterson Tennis Court, weather permitting. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer,... Full story
Jean Passint
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jean Passint, 90, of Ironwood, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Jean was born to Stanley and Frances Oman on Oct. 24, 1930, in Ironwood, and... Full story
John E. Carlson
HURLEY, Wis. - John E. Carlson, 99, of Hurley, formerly a lifelong resident of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. John was born on Aug. 31, 1921, in Ashland, a son of Charles and... Full story
Community Calendar
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected] For more information, call 906-932-2211. Wednesday, Nov. 11 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Mentoring of Moms, 9-10:30 a.m., Range Community Bible... Full story
Rita 'Caroline' Sironen
ONTONAGON, Mich. — Rita “Caroline” Sironen, 85, of Bruce Crossing, passed away on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at Aspirus long term care in Ontonagon. Caroline was born in Wakefield to Helen (Isola) and Yalmer Soronen on Dec. 28, 1934. She graduated... Full story
Community Calendar
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected] For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Community Pickleball, 9-noon, Patterson Tennis Court, weather permitting. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer,... Full story
Community Calendar
Email calendar items and community news to [email protected] For more information, call 906-932-2211. Saturday, Nov. 7 Weight Watcher’s meeting, 7 a.m., Westly United Methodist Church, Ironwood Community Pickleball, 9-noon, Patterson Tennis... Full story
Wakefield Township meeting features changing of guard
By P.J. GLISSON [email protected] WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP- A light agenda at a Wednesday evening meeting of the Wakefield Township Board of Trustees allowed newly-elected members to show... Full story
Donna Mae Colberg
RAMSAY, Mich. — Donna Mae Colberg, 82, of Ramsay, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Donna was born on Aug. 19, 1938, in Ironwood, a daughter of Michael and Lempi LeGessa of Ramsay. She was employ... Full story
