Snack Drive for the Kids Eat Smart Knapsack Program Underway

The Gogebic-Ontonagon Counties Great Start Collaborative and the MSU Extension Upper Peninsula will be accepting donations for the Gogebic County Eat Smart Knapsack Program to feed local school kids who may rely on school lunch for their meals during breaks from school. The collection of snack items like granola bars, fruit cups, microwave popcorn, instand … Read more

Right to Farm Act in Bessemer Sees Some Beneficial Changes

Beekeepers in the city of Bessemer are getting a break. The planning commission tweaked the right to farm ordinance at its meeting earlier in the week. According to the Daily Globe, the city will not regulate bees in areas that are zoned industrial or country estates, which are further away from the city center. Hives … Read more

Bessemer Creates City Signage Ordinance

The City of Bessemer is looking to create an ordinance that would prohibit signage from being put on city property. According to the Daily Globe, City Manager Charly Loper said it was discovered that Bessemer didn’t have an ordinance of that kind and that a public meeting on the matter will be held during the … Read more

Monthly Downtown Celebration Theme is Love Your Neighbor

This Friday is First Friday in Downtown Ironwood. The theme of the evening is Love Your Neighbor. The event kicks off at 4pm with Downtown vendors There will be complimentary wine and tea tasting at the Northwind Natural Foods Co-Op. The Downtown Art Place will host a free Make &Take, Time Again Studios will hold … Read more

Wakefield Moves Forward With Dog Ordinance

The first reading of the amended ordinance that puts tighter parameters on dog owners was held at the City of Wakfield Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday night. According to the Daily Globe, The ordinance does not limit the number animals a resident can own but does hold other restrictions when it comes to the care … Read more

Wakefield Considering Name Changes for Some Streets in the City

After confusion recently by emergency responders on their way to a call, the city of Wakefield is considering changing some of the names of streets that are similar. According to the Daily Globe, the issue is not a simple one. There is no ordinance for changing the names of streets and changes could inconvenience residents. … Read more

Food Bank Event Provides for About 200 Local Families

Extension Iron County, Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank and a host of community volunteers put on another successful Iron County Mobile Food Pantry Event yesterday, providing meals to over 200 families in the community. Attendees had breakfast and received three bags of nonperishable food items. The Foodwise newsletter was given out and details onIron … Read more

13th Annual Norrie Club Event Draws A Crowd

This past Saturday, the Norrie amateur Sports Club in Ironwood held their 13th annual Light Up The Night Christmas Tree Burning party. The event kicked off with the Snowshoe Hike, with the Burn happening after. Some 250 trees were stacked in the middle of the staging area with more piled around that in a circle, … Read more

GCC Board of Trustees Hears From Students After Conference

At the meeting of the Gogebic College Board of Trustees earlier in the week, board members heard from students who attended the National Council on Student Leadership through the school’s TRIO Student Support Services program in Orlando this past November. According to the Daily Globe, students were chosen through an essay competition. Alyssa Knight, Amber … Read more