News Staff The Bessemer City Council at their meeting on Monday voted against a request for a rate increase from the contractor that provides landscape care services at Hillcrest Cemetary. According to the Daily Globe, Saari’s Lawn Service requested an increase in its fee due to inflation. The request was for an additional $300 per cutting. The … Read more
The Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the State Farm Neighborhood Assist program. This spring, more than 88,000 people cast votes in support of their favorite causes, resulting in 100 communities in 34 state receiving a grant through the program. The check presentation was held this past Tuesday at the … Read more
The Gogebic County Victim Services Unit is still seeking volunteers. The unit responds to requests for service locally as well as requests in Iron county. Volunteers go through intensive training and then train on the job with a seasoned volunteer. Applicants must havea clean record, valid drivers license and the time to volunteer and attend … Read more
The Gogebic-Iron County Airport is looking for a new manager as of this past Monday’s Airport Board meeting At the end of the board’s meeting, Michael Harma announced his resignation, stating that this was his last board meeting and his last day would be August 10th, according to the Daily Globe. None of the Board … Read more
The credentials of one of the candidates for Bayfield County Sheriff have been called into question. The Daily Press reports that Tony Williams, who currently serves as chief of police of Iron River and who is running for sheriff of Bayfield, says being certified as an officer of the law is key to being a … Read more
Festival Ironwood is just a few days away, being held at Ironwood’s Historic Depot Park Wednesday through Saturday. There will be four days of sports activities, food, live music, exhibits, a car show, and crafts/artisan vendors. In conjunction, Stormy Kromer will be holding their 8th Annual Warehouse Sale, and the Historic Ironwood Theatre will host … Read more
The population of Iron River increased dramatically this weekend as folks traveled from around the region for the only PRCA-sanctioned rodeo in the state of Michigan. The U.P. Championship Rodeo has been hosted in Iron River since 1968. Friday kicked off the weekend with Market Days, the crowning of Miss U.P. Rodeo Queen, Zoey Poupore … Read more
The Ironwood Planning Commission at their regular meeting this past Thursday, recommended the adoption of a new zoning map and zoning ordinance to the city commission. According to the Daily Globe, incorporation of new ways to implements retail marijuana establishments, including the number of licenses that the city will reward to applicants was discussed, as … Read more
Tomorrow is Strawberry Shortcake Day at the Iron County Farmer’s Market, downtown from 10 am to 1 pm. Fresh berries and homemade shortcake will be available to go. Berries re picked fresh by Market volunteers at Rowe’s Berry Farm in Gurney, Wisconsin and market vendors bake the shortcake. Gluten-free options are available. Proceeds from the … Read more
The City of Ashland, Wisconsin, is seeking competitive development proposals from qualified developers to help the City bring to completion the Beaser Avenue Redevelopment Site. The Beaser Avenue Redevelopment area is approximately 4.5 acres of publicly-owned property located on the west-central side of Ashland, close to the downtown district. The planned development would provide direct … Read more