5/06/2026

IRONWOOD - The GCC Board of Trustees, upon the recommendation of the interim subcommittee of the Board of Trustees, appointed Dr. Richard Shrubb of Ruston, LA as the interim President, with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2026.

5/06/2026

GOGEBIC COUNTY - The Gogebic County Republican Party issuing a press release yesterday saying that they have rescinded their endorsement of Beau LaFave in the 38th District Senate race.  Gogebic County GOP Chair Joe Cayer saying “Our bylaws are clear: the party does not endorse in races where there are two viable candidates and no incumbent. Dave Prestin is also running and is well qualified. The endorsement was made in haste and is not consistent with our bylaws.”  The 38th Senate District seat is open, as current State Senator Ed McBroom is term limited.

5/06/2026

IRONWOOD - On Friday Gogebic Community College will hold its 92nd commencement ceremony at the Lindquist Student and Conference Center Gymnasium on the campus of Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. Approximately 220 degrees and certificates will be awarded, including 43 Associate of Arts, 53 Associate of Applied Science, 12 Associate of Applied Business, 9 Associate of Applied Technology, 7 Associate of Science degrees, 80 Certificates of Completion and 17 Occupational Certificates. The graduating class has 33 students graduating with high honors, and 28 students graduating with honors.  GCC President, Mr. Christopher Patritto, is presiding over the ceremony. Musical selections will be presented by the Gogebic Range Concert Band. Commencement begins at 5:00 p.m. CST and is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the college’s athletics YouTube page. We have a link on our website and Facebook page https://www.youtube.com/@gogebiccommunitycollegeath3098/streams.