Mt. Zion Is Open

Mt. Zion is now open. Opening day had been scheduled for earlier in the month, but sufficient snow hadn’t fallen until Christmas Day. According to the Daily Globe, \ was about 75% below normal, perhaps due in part to the Team Z kids ski club Christmas camp moving to Blackjack Mountain in Bessemer Township and … Read more

Senator Gary Peters Sworn in for Second Term

Senator Gary Peters was sworn in for his second term in the United States Senate yesterday. Peters says he aims to work in the best interest of each Michigan voter. As he begins his second term, Peters vows to increase the efficiency of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. He also wants to provide help to families struggling … Read more

Gogebic Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds Retires

After 20 years as the clerk of court and register of deeds for Gogebic County, Gerry Pelissero retires this week. Pelissero has served five terms as clerk & register, first taking office in Jan of 2000. According to the Daily Globe, Pelissero is a lifelong Bessemer resident, the fourth of six boys and the only … Read more

Care Homes Get 1st Round of COVID 19 Vaccine

The first COVID vaccination clinic for staff and residents at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley will take place on Monday, and at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield on Jan 7. Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living in Ironwood will be held Jan. 22 at Westgate. A followup alternate vaccination date for … Read more

Local Care Homes Get 1st Round of COVID 19 Vaccine

The first COVID vaccination clinic for staff and residents at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley will take place on Monday, and at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield on Jan 7. Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living in Ironwood will be held Jan. 22 at Westgate. A followup alternate vaccination date for … Read more