News Staff HURLEY PD AND IRON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPOND TO POLLUTION IN RIVER The Hurley Police Department responded to a report by a passerby of an oil substance leaking from a stormwater pipe, believed to possibly be hydraulic fluid dumped into a storm drain. The pedestrian put in a call to complain of an oily sheen … Read more
PLANS FOR THE GOGEBIC COUNTY FAIR CONTINUE Although contingencies for the pandemic are still a consideration, the Gogebic County Fair Board continues to figure out the plan for this year’s fair scheduled for August. The board reports the budgets for marketing and sponsorship as well as entertainment are still not at their target goals, and … Read more
GCC Continues to Monitor Student and Public Safety with Virtual Graduation Gogebic Community College will hold its graduation ceremony virtually again this year. GCC President Dr. George McNulty announced the plans in a press release yesterday. GCC will give out about 175 degrees and certificates this year, starting at 6pm on Friday evening. The ceremonies … Read more
Area Students Can Attend Summer Classes Virtually for the First Time Lake Superior Virtual Academy has announced that registration for summer classes is now open. The program offers Virtual Credit Recovery Courses offering accessibility to classes and keeping students on track for graduation. The academy is offered for K-12 students. Lake Superior Virtual Academy offers … Read more
IRONWOOD STUDENTS TO HAVE A MORE NORMAL END OF YEAR THAN LAST YEAR. The Ironwood School District plans to hold graduation ceremonies on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend as an in-person event at the Luther L. Wright K-12 School. Some of the elements of graduation may have to change, like limiting the number of … Read more
THE COMMUNITY SAYS GOODBYE TO PAULING YOUTH FOUND LAST WEEK Family, friends and neighbors gathered to celebrate the life of Cameron Besonen at Ewen-Trout Creek School, where he was a student this past Saturday. The 17 year old, who was autistic and non-verbal, passed away after he disappeared into the woods last week. Ontonagon Sheriff … Read more
American Rescue Plan Act Bringing Much Needed Assistance to Townships Across the State Michigan is expected to receive $10.3 billion in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Payments for each township could occur as soon as May 10th. Mary Segalin, new secretary of the Michigan Townships Association, says the funds may be used for … Read more
Local Chapter of the Michigan Townships Association Finally Able to Meet Face to Face. The Gogebic County Chapter of the Michigan Townships Association met in person at the Erwin Township Hall for the first time in six month and voted in four new officers, including a new position. Wakefield Township Supervisor Mandy Lake was elected … Read more
FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES ARE BEING PLANNED IN WAKEFIELD The Wakefield City Council has pledged to return the town’s Fourth of July celebration by committing $2,500 to the event. Last year’s events were canceled due COVID-19 restrictions. City Manager Robert Brown has said he hopes everyone stays healthy and folks continue to get vaccinated. He … Read more
DROP IN STATE FUNDING COULD AFFECT PROGRAMS AT GOGEBIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE Gogebic Community College President George McNulty expressed concern about a possible reduction in state funding for the school of over 18% if the proposed budget recommendation funding model is enacted by the House Appropriations committee. the effect would be felt both this fall and … Read more