Gogebic Ontonagon County Head Start, serving low-income families with three- and four-year-olds, has temporarily closed due to the government shutdown. Director Renee Pertile says the shutdown prevents grant processing, delaying November 1st funding needed for staff and operations. The program, which offers meals, school readiness, family support, and health services, impacts dozens of Western U.P. … Read more
In an historic act of reparations, Franciscan Sisters have returned Maywood property to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, marking the first time a Catholic institution has returned Northern Wisconsin land to a tribal nation. The president of the Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration said the transfer presents an opportunity to … Read more
Wisconsin became the 36th state to ban student cell phone use during class, following a bipartisan bill signed by Gov. Tony Evers. Citing concerns about distraction, bullying, and hindered development, Evers, despite preferring local control, joined a rapid trend started by Florida in 2023. The new law, effective July 1, mandates public schools prohibit phones … Read more
An accident on Halloween, has claimed the life of a 60-year-old pedestrian in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The woman, whose identity has not yet been released, was fatally struck by a vehicle on US-2 near Idlewild Road at approximately 10:15 a.m. The Iron County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident. The driver of the vehicle, a … Read more
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital nurses will vote this Wednesday, November 5 to authorize a strike after contract negotiations stalled on October 29. Nurses, represented by the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA), have been negotiating since May 6, citing the hospital’s refusal to address key issues, including competitive wages needed to recruit and retain staff for safe patient … Read more
Gogebic Community College’s Early Childhood Education program is thriving, with high enrollment and a stackable credential system aligning with Michigan’s early learning standards. As reported in TheDailyGlove, the GCC Board of Trustees were given the good report at their meeting on Tuesday evening. The program aims for a 70% completion rate by 2027 and an … Read more
The Iron County Board of Supervisors has approved the hiring of a finance director, a move supporting a Finance Committee recommendation. Supervisor Paul Mullard cast the only dissenting vote at Tuesday’s meeting. The decision, following the appointment of county manager Jay Sween, aims to resolve past budgetary problems and navigate increasingly complex regulations. According to … Read more
The Watersmeet St. Vincent DePaul food pantry, serving the community for over 30 years, is asking for the coummunties help. Typically, the pantry assists more than 60 families every month, and with the current political climate and government shutdown, that number is expected to increase with the upcoming holiday season. Right now, there isn’t enough … Read more
The 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald on November 10, 1975 with all 29 souls aboard, including several from northern Wisconsin and Chequamegon Bay area, will soon be remembered with a monument dedicated to those lost. The community of Washburn funded a memorial, using a part of the Ashland Oredock for the … Read more
A female juvenile was transported to the hospital on Monday night after sustaining a knife injury in Bates Township. Troopers from the Iron Mountain post responded just after 9 p.m. to a residence on Bates-Amasa Road. The juvenile was taken from the home and is receiving medical treatment for their injury. MSP has not said … Read more