News Staff Local Organizations and Vendors Take Advantage of Weather this Past Weekend Saturday on Silver Street was the place to be in Hurley this past weekend. A craft and vendor fair with about a dozen vendors, sponsored by the Hurley Chamber of Commerce. The HOPE Animal Shelter of Ironwood was there with lots of kittens to … Read more
Another Grower/Retailer Application to Be Heard on Thursday An adult use marijuana retailer and growing/processing business candidate will have its site plan and conditional use hearing by the Ironwood Planning Commission on Thursday. Brandon Midthun of Free World Farms plans to locate its growing facility at 90 Mill Street, the site of the former Ahonen … Read more
Students Show Off Their Skills and New Digs The Northwood Manufacturing program at the Hurley K-12 School opened its doors to the public for the first time since the $1.3 million dollar expansion in the fall of 2019. The event showcased student projects and allowed them a chance to sell their products in a school … Read more
Summer Fun Is Back, So Is The Iron County Fair With Some Surprises The Iron County Fair is a go for 2021. The fair board met at the end of last week and voted to go ahead with the event, scheduled for August 5-8 at the fairgrounds in Saxon. The board had entertainment lined up … Read more
WORK BEGINS ON ROADS IN BESSEMER The Gogebic County Sheriff’s office wants the public to know that with the start of the US2 road construction through Bessemer, there will be a few issues to be mindful of. Due to heavy truck traffic, the city has declared that there will be no parking allowed on Moore … Read more
PROTECTION OF THE AREA’S WILDLIFE A PRIORITY IN THE AREA The Iron County Comprehensive Planning, Land and Zoning Department Committee met earlier in the week to review a draft ordinance to regulate the deer breeding industry. The ordinance is intended to protect the local natural deer population from chronic wasting disease, by regulating and enforcing … Read more
LOCAL STUDENT AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP A recent graduate of Gogebic Community College is one of the 72 recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship. The award will provide her with up to $40,000 a year to complete her bachelor’s degree. A press release from GCC stated that the school is extremely proud that Jailynn … Read more
LOCAL HIGHWAYS TO BE USED FOR TRAIL ACCESS The Iron County Highway Department Committee recommended approval of use of all terrain, utility terrain and off road vehicles on two area highways. The use of segments of state highways 169 from US 2 to Vogues Road and state highway 122 from county highway B to the … Read more
THE ENTERTAINMENT SCENE IN IRONWOOD IS SLOWLY GETTING BACK TO NORMAL The board and management of the Historic Ironwood Theatre have announced that the theatre would reopen Friday June 4th after over 16 months of being shuttered due to COVID-19. Theatre board president Zona Wick said it will be business as usual, picking up where … Read more
A FEW RESIDENTS NOT HAPPY WITH HIGHWAY AND WATER AND SEWER WORK IN THE CITY Bessemer City Council heard complaints from the owner of Bluff’s Inn about the incredible lack of communication between the Michigan Department of Transportation and the City with the residents and businesses that will be affected by the upcoming US 2 … Read more