Work on Bessemer’s new water tower on Tilden Road is close to completion. The existing tower had been deemed unmaintainable and uncleanable by inspection by a city worker. The new tower was funded by a 50% grant of just over $1.9 million from from Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, as part of … Read more
The 160-acre Nagel Sawmill site in Land O’Lakes will be redeveloped following a $50,000 Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Thrive Rural Grant, secured with the Vilas County Economic Development Corporation (VCEDC)’s help. Land O’Lakes was one of ten communities awarded. The grant funds technical assistance and a market analysis, allowing for expansion of local business. … Read more
A conservancy has completed the purchase of an abandoned ski resort in Northern Michigan, and it will soon become a popular recreational destination.After a successful $8 million fundraising drive, the Leelanau Conservancy announced this week it had completed the acquisition of the long-closed resort. Public access and ecological restoration of the 288-acre property are now … Read more
Although some legal realities will limit the law from going as far as some members had intended, the Oneida County Planning and Development Committee made progress this week in outlining how and whether zoning permits can be issued for sites with current infractions.Planning and zoning director Karl Jennrich emphasized the committee’s intention to stop property … Read more
Applications for Congressional Discretionary Spending awards related to three ongoing city projects were approved by Ironwood City Commission members this week. Paul Anderson, the city manager, provided a summary of the planned projects:that includes The Affordable Housing Project by Wells Fargo.According to Anderson in a related agenda report, “the city of Ironwood has been in … Read more
The Gordie Howe International Bridge toll prices for traveling to and from Canada have recently been released.The bridge was originally scheduled to open in late 2024 and then sometime in 2025, but the exact date of its opening has not yet been disclosed.The Ambassador Bridge, whose tolls increased from $9 to $10 for all cars, … Read more
The Michigan State Court Administrative Office announced that it will give $1 million in grant awards to 12 district courts throughout the state in order to establish new initiatives that assist defendants in fulfilling their outstanding financial and legal duties in order to be allowed to drive again.The Operation Drive programs will work jointly with … Read more
Applications are being accepted for the Keweenaw (kee-wuh-nah) Co+op’s Round UP and Bring-A-Bag programs, which use checkout donations and sustainability initiatives to benefit neighborhood organizations in Baraga (bare-uh-gah), Gogebic (go-GIB-ic), Ontonagon (on-tuh-nag-ahn), Houghton, and Keweenaw Counties.In order to benefit more organizations, groups can only be chosen for one program every two years. Customers can round … Read more
The Town of Plum Lake will hold a special town meeting this evening at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Qualified electors will vote on whether to make the clerk and treasurer positions elected or appointed.Elected officials must live in town and are chosen by ballot; performance oversight is limited until the next election. Appointed … Read more
The DNR’s “Sled Safe” weekends held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 and Feb. 6-8, targeted snowmobile crashes, largely caused by alcohol and speed. Wardens covered 3,658 miles across 34 counties, issuing over 100 citations, 300 warnings, three OWI arrests, and three drug arrests. With 12 winter fatalities, Lt. Jacob Holsclaw urged safety: avoid impairment, reduce speed, stay … Read more