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🌱 How a Bessemer losing streak turned into $10,000 for local programs
Bessemer, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Bessemer! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Bessemer losing streak turned into $10,000 for local programs
- How the new Bessemer 911 tower generator could affect your safety
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 67, low: 45.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, brisk and cool, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bessemer author's book connects with communities across the Upper Peninsula (kbear102.com) — Bessemer native Tom Pelissero’s memoir about a 0-42 basketball team is sparking pride and reflection in town, while channeling all profits into local libraries, schools, and senior programs. His first Bessemer event drew over 200 people and funded a $5,000 gift to the library plus hundreds of meals for seniors, all rooted in the community’s mining-era resilience. 
• GCMTA members get MSP recruitment report (yourdailyglobe.com) — Gogebic County township officials heard that a new generator has been installed at the Bessemer 911 tower, strengthening emergency communications that serve local residents. Michigan State Police in Wakefield detailed ongoing recruitment challenges and a youth Career Academy, while townships shared updates ranging from internet upgrades in Erwin to Marenisco’s ambulance service and skate park changes.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- State of Michigan posted a job opening for Gogebic/Ontonagon/Iron County Services Specialist 9-12 in Bessemer. Apply here.
- Dunham's Sports posted a job opening for Team Member in Ironwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bessemer here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ironwood
- Ironwood OKs $18.2 million budget (yourdailyglobe.com)
- Upper Michigan Today wishes Contrast Coffee Company a happy 10th birthday in Iron River (uppermichiganssource.com)
- Range United Way closing here (yourdailyglobe.com)
Wakefield
- Multiple locals win feature races at Eagle River Speedway Tuesday (vcnewsreview.com)
Ontonagon
- For Sale by Owner in Ontonagon County, MI (redfin.com)
Ok Bessemer! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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