News Staff The second annual Gogebic County Law Enforcement Academy was held at Gogebic Community College this week, giving high school students a chance to gain some hands on experience in the field of law enforcement. 16 students from the U.P., lower Michigan and Wisconsin attended the event, put on by the Michigan State Police. Participants got … Read more
The city of Bessmer has hired a new auditor. The Bessemer City Council at the beginning of the week approved hiring Gabridge and Company of Grand Rapids to audit the city’s records for this year and next. The cost for both years is just under $50,000. The city had been using another company based in … Read more
On Wednesday in Ironwood, veterans got a chance to experience bike riding with adaptive options. Limitations to mobility can take the pleasure of a nice bike ride in the summer out of the picture for many. The Superior Alliance for Independent Living or SAIL partnered with Veteran’s Affairs to give physically challenged vets an option. … Read more
After a public meeting at the end of May, the Ironwood City Commission at its last meeting on Monday approved a resolution to approve the fiscal year 2025-26 budget. The new fiscal year begins on July 1st, and the $36,540,000 budget covers total revenue and net assets, and total expenditures including capital outlay and transfers. … Read more
Got hazardous materials you need to get rid of? The 30th annual Cleansweeps Hazardous Materials Collection is scheduled for Saturday, from 8 am to noon in the Ashland High parking lot. TheDailyPress reports there’ll be a orange signs at the entrance of the lot,red canopy and banners designating the collection area. There will be volunteers … Read more
A traffic stop in the Village of Ontonagon has resulted in the arrest of a resident for drug and weapons possession. Ontonagon County Sheriff’s deputies stopped 49 year 0ld Eric Green last week. A search of his vehicle turned up methamphetamine, ecstasy and weapons. Green was arraigned on Monday on eight charges including felonies, delivery/manufacture … Read more
A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the first phase of the restoration of the Copper Peak Ski Jump was held recently in Ironwood. Copper Peak board members, legislators, community and regional leaders and volunteers all stood as Copper Peak Board of Directors president Bob Jacquart thanks everyone for attending and helping to bring the dream of … Read more
Minocqua Brewing Company’s Kirk Bangstad has had another setback in his battle to open an outdoor beer garden at this establishment. TheLakelandTimes reports a federal district judge last week denied Bangstad’s request for an injunction that would have prevented Oneida County from denying his request to reinstate a conditional use permit . U.S. District Court … Read more
The Ironwood Carnegie Library is hosting their Summer Reading Kickoff Party on Tuesday, June 10th at 1:30 p.m. Sign up for the summer reading program, get a temporary tattoo, get your face painted, and more. Reading categories include Pre-readers/Beginnig readers, Independent readers through 6th grade and Teen readers grades 7-12. This year, 2-month summer reading … Read more
The city of Ashland is moving forward with its plan to build a new splash pad at Central Railyard Park. TheDailyPress reports the Ashland City Council voted unanimously to build the park after the Rotary changed the location from Bayview Park at the city’s request. If the park has been built at Bayview Park, water … Read more