Bessemer Township Switches Back to Charter Spectrum for Internet Service

BESSEMER TOWNSHIP BACK TO WHERE IT STARTED, HOPEFULLY WITH BETTER RESULTS After switching its internet service to a new provider in March, Bessemer Township will be switching back to Charter Spectrum. Internet service provided by ATT since the switch has been poor at best, with Monday’s township meeting called off due to issues with streaming. … Read more

Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board Terminates Contract With Boutique Air

GOGEBIC-IRON COUNTY AIRPORT BOARD DECIDES TO GO ANOTHER WAY Passengers and concerned community members were on hand during the regular meeting of the Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board where the board decided to terminate its contract with Boutique Air after the second safety incident since January. The CEO of Boutique flew in from San Francisco to … Read more

Shay Dam Gets Much Needed Attention

SHAY DAM TO FINALLY GET MUCH NEEDED ATTENTION The Mercer Board of Supervisors approved a construction bid to repair Shay Dam. The bid of just over $96,000 to repair the 84 year old concrete dam was approved unanimously. The dam is about seven miles northeast of Mercer in the Turtle River outlet where it controls … Read more

City Wide Water Supply Testing is Underway

CITYWIDE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM TESTING IS UNDERWAY Hydrant flushing has started and will be conducted through the 21st. Hydrant flushing is an important preventive maintenance activity which helps to maintain the water system’s integrity and ensures the hydrants are in proper working order.No health hazards are associated with discolored water from hydrant flushing. If you … Read more

Another Incident of Mechanical Issues For Local Airline

ANOTHER INCIDENT OF MECHANICAL ISSUES FOR LOCAL AIRLINE… The second incident involving a flight on Boutique Air happened last week. Flight 834 to Ironwood was leaving Minneapolis with two crew and five passengers on board when the plan was about to take off and the cargo door opened. There were no injuries to passengers and … Read more

Ironwood Landmark Church Building Sold After Being Closed

IRONWOOD LANDMARK CHURCH BUILDING SOLD AFTER BEING CLOSED. The closure of the First Presbyterian Church in Ironwood after 115 years was the result of dwindling membership. A once vibrant church with over 300 members, counted just seven members, two of which are in nursing homes and two are seasonal, snowbirding to Florida. The Presbyterian Church … Read more

Ironwood Economic Development Corporation Meets for Work Session

IRONWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. MEETS FOR WORK SESSION Development goals and projects were discussed during the meeting of the Ironwood Economic Development Corporation. Certification of zoning ordinances, establishment of a tax increment financing district for Downtown Ironwood, and the comprehensive plan were all focuses of attention. Work is ongoing with the marketing outreach and education … Read more

Getting Downtown Ready for First Friday A Group Effort

GETTING DOWNTOWN READY FOR FIRST FRIDAY WILL BE A GROUP EFFORT The Spring Clean Up ahead of the Ironwood First Friday is Friday from 1-5pm. The Range Master Gardners will need assistance in preparing the downtown Ironwood Pocket Park for planting. The downtown area is also in need of weed pulling and trash clearing. Gloves, … Read more

Restoration of the Region’s Rail System Would Benefit Local Economy

RESTORATION OF THE REGION’S FREIGHT RAIL SYSTEM WOULD BE BENEFICIAL TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY Restoring the region’s freight rail system will take a concerted effort to show sustainable economic viability, according to John Duncan Varda, a representative of the Wisconsin Central Group freight rail stakeholders and the Lake States Shippers Association Cooperative. Varda’s presentation took … Read more