LAURIUM – One of the three ballfields at the George Gipp Recreation Area is attracting attention.

Laurium Village President Pro Tempore and Recreation/Parks Committee member Jeff Erickson said a local league told him they’ve received requests to expand, but they cannot do so until the find a second ball field.

“They asked about the possibility of us doing some work, and they would help pay for work on Gipp (field No.) 3 for next season,” Erickson said. “What that would do is allow double-headers on Mondays and Wednesdays in Laurium, so basically, 14 would be played in Laurium on Mondays and Wednesdays.”

Erickson said he thinks it is a good idea, because it would attract games and tournaments to the village

While Field No. 3 does not get used extensively, he said it is the best of the t

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