At a recent special meeting of the Bessemer City Council, the council voted to create a new position. TheDailyGlobe reports interim City Manager Mandy Lake was asked by members to create a rough draft of an application for the position of a Director of Community Development. The staff discussed what responsibilities and skills the person … Read more
The attorney for Nathan Monkelien has produced new evidence that he says supports Monkelien’s claim of self-defense. TheDailyPress reports a cellphone video shows what the defense says was a utility knife in the hand of Manuel Salas, and that he menaced Monkelien, which prompted him to draw his handgun and shoot the two brothers. Monkelien’s … Read more
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Ironwood City Commission and the Gogebic County Council of Veterans Affairs. TheDailyGlobe reports the memorandum will allow the city of Ironwood to continue to donate to the Council, and do so legally. The city’s support of the Council is longstanding, but recently the question of the … Read more
The Gogebic County Economic Development and Capital Improvements Committee voted to move forward with the reconstruction process for the County Fairgrounds. TheDailyGlobe reports the committee voted to have engineers and the county’s insurer collaborate on getting plans ready to build a 4-H horse barn, a hay barn and grandstands. The question of basically building new … Read more
An investigation into a house fire in Russell in Bayfield County continues. Monday morning, local law enforcement and fire service were called to a house at 33905 Highway 13 in Russell. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Sheriff Tony Williams said no one was in the cabin used for hunting when the fire started. No one was injured. Arson … Read more
Ashland residents may soon see a surprisingly large increase in their water bills. TheDailyPress reports last year the city requested a rate increase of 39% over a two year period. The Wisconsin Public Service Commission responded, saying that the increase needs to be around 52%. The city countered with a 44.4% increase. Public Works Director … Read more
The Gogebic Range Health Foundation has a new executive director. The foundation is a non-profit dedicated to advancing health outcomes across the Gogebic Range. According to TheDailyGlobe, Kassi Huotari is an area native who served as business manager of the Bessemer Area School District, where she oversaw operations, transportation and human resources, and was actively … Read more
The city of Ironwood has received a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Water and Sewer Department Supervisor Bob Tervonen said the $11 million grant will allow the replacement of almost three miles of, in many cases, 100 year old, lead water lines in the northwest part of the city. … Read more
A memorial service for fallen peace officers from the U.P. is being held at Gogebic Community College on Wednesday at 11 am at GCC’s Lindquist Center.. The service will feature a roll call of fallen officers, laying of a wreath and the blowing of Taps. There will be also be a keynote speech by Art … Read more
The Michigan Reconnect Program has announced that lawmakers are working to make the program available to students who are 18 years old. Currently, a person must be at least 21 or older in order to qualify for the program. Allowing 18-year-olds to start the program would allow them to begin vocational training or community college … Read more