Local Community On A Roll With Recreational Initiatives

Boulder Junction continues its drive to provide opportunities for outdoor recreation in the community. In 2021, the city’s parks and rec board sought to replace outdated playground equipment with. The cost, $300,000. It took two years to raise the funds, and now that playground is in use. There have been a number of upgrades to … Read more

Arrests Made in Fraud Investigation in the U.P.

A man and woman from Georgia have been arrested for use of stolen credit cards at several businesses in the U.P. of Michigan. The Mchigan State Police received a tip that two subjects had bilked store owners out of more than $21,000 in merchandise. The MSP and Iron Mountain Police working together located a vehicle … Read more

Iron County Looking for Help With Emergency Dispatch

At a special meeting last Friday, the Iron County Board voted to seek proposals to have 911 services handled by outside sources. The county has been having issues with staff shortages at central dispatch, with Iron County Central Dispatch Director Ashley Schmidt telling the board that there are currently four full time openings at the … Read more

Popular Fishing Season Now Open in Wisconsin

The 2025 northern zone muskie season started this weekend, and runs through Dec. 31. During the open season, anglers may target muskie on open waters within the northern muskellunge management zone. Before heading to the launch, anglers are encouraged to check the 2025-2026 hook and line fishing regulations for daily bag and size limits, and … Read more

Gogebic County Fair Wins Competitive Grant

Several counties in the U.P., including Gogebic County have been awarded grants from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to improve and support their fairground facilities and expositions after a rigorous application process that culminated with the awards announcement .on Thursday. The grants were part of almost $1.6 millions distributed to 29 grant … Read more

MDOT Suspending Work on Roadways

With the Memorial Day holiday about to begin and travel increasing, starting at 3 today and and through 6 a.m. Tuesday, the 27th, 92 out of 158 state road projects (I, M and US routes) statewide will have lane restrictions removed. While motorists will see suspended operations in most MDOT work zones for the weekend, … Read more

Practical Nursing Program May Be Coming Back to Ironwood

Bay College is working with Michigan regulatory agencies to resume its Practical Nursing program on Ironwood and Escanaba campuses. The school has submitted a comprehensive program plan to the Bureau of Professional Licensing with the state Department of of Licensing and Regulatory Affiars. Regulators are expected to tour the campuses in September and after that, … Read more

High Schoolers Will Have A Few New Requirements for Graduation Next Year

The Ironwood Area Schools Board of Education has approved new graduation requirements for students. TheDailyGlobe reports superintendent Dan Martinson presented the new requirements for a personal finance course and a FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid earlier in the week. Students must either complete a student aid application if they’re planning to go to college … Read more

Students In Ironwood to Have Some New Requirements for Graduation

The Ironwood Area Schools Board of Education has approved new graduation requirements for students. TheDailyGlobe reports superintendent Dan Martinson presented the new requirements for a personal finance course and a FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid earlier in the week. Students must either complete a student aid application if they’re planning to go to college … Read more

Ashland Residents Have Concerns Over School Board Issue

After a complaint made against one of its members, the Ashland School Board has received a letter signed by more than 200 people calling for transparency. The community alleges that Ashland School Board member Kelly Maday has been denied access to a complaint filed against her and an opportunity to defend herself to the board. … Read more