News Staff 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
WISCONSIN TRAILS ARE OPEN FOR THE SEASON, ANNUAL RALLY IS A GO The Iron County, WI ATV/UTV Trail system is now open. ATV/UTVers are asked to obey all town route restrictions that may be in place. Please use caution on all trails and routes as conditions can change daily.. Riding off of marked trails is … Read more
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… 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. 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 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 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 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
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