Wisconsin Man Killed in Snowmobile Accident

A Wisconsin man was killed over the weekend in Bayfield County. According to WDIO.com, The Bayfield County Sheriff’s office received a call Friday night reporting a snowmobile vs. UTV accident on Lake Namakagon. Preliminary investigation showed a Delafield Wisconsin man was riding his snowmobile southbound on Lake Namakagon and struck a northbound U TV. The … Read more

Michigan DNR Invites Public Comment on Gogebic County Land Review

If you spend time hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, birding or otherwise enjoying the outdoors on public lands in Gogebic county among nine others, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants you to hear from you. The DNR has completed review of the county as part of the department’s multiyear state land review process to determine … Read more

Wisconsin Man Found Guilty of Selling Drugs

Wisconsin man arrested on charges of possessing meth with intent to deliver, conspiracy to do so and maintaining a house where drugs were sold was found guilty. The Daily Globe says Derrick Menara traveled to the area to sell drugs last August. Jury selection and the trial began late last week in Gogebic County Circuit … Read more

Wisconsin Man Found Guilty in Gogebic County

Wisconsin man arrested on charges of possessing meth with intent to deliver, conspiracy to do so and maintaining a house where drugs were sold was found guilty. The Daily Globe says Derrick Menara traveled to the area to sell drugs last August. Jury selection and the trial began late last week in Gogebic County Circuit … Read more

Ironwood Water Report Says Water Supply Is Safe

The water report for the city of Ironwood shows the water supply is completely safe. The Daily Globe reports City Manager Scott Erickson said there is nothing out of the ordinary on the report. Residents with special concerns about drinking water should seek advice from their healthcare provider. Ironwood draws its water from two glacial … Read more

Wisconsin Man on Trial in Gogebic County

The trial of a Wisconsin man arrested on charges of possessing meth with intent to deliver, conspiracy to do so and maintaining a house where drugs were sold. The Daily Globe says Daniel Lee Menara traveled to the area to sell drugs last August. Jury selection and the trial began late last week in Gogebic … Read more

Free Drive Through COVID Testing in Hurley On Tuesday

The Iron County Health Department with the help of the Wisconsin National Guard will host a Free Drive Through COVID 19 testing will again be available tomorrow from 11am to 3pm at the Hurley Fire Hall, 405 5th Avenue N. in Hurley. No residency restrictions, for ages 5 years and older. For more information contact … Read more

Virtual Art Demonstration Part of First Friday

Watercolor artist Peg Sandin will provide a virtual demonstration as part of the March First Friday activities in Ironwood tonight. The demonstration will be broadcast via Facebook Live and according to the Daily Globe links to the event can be found at travelironwood.com, felivelife.org, and the Downtown Art Place website and Facebook pages. The theme … Read more

Two Men Arrested for Methamphetamine Sales in Ontonagon

Two men have been arrested in connection with the sale of methamphetamine in Ontonagon. Upmatters.com says detectives from the Upper Peninsula Enforcement Team made the arrests this past Wednesday following a three month investigation based on information that the suspects had been distributing large amounts of methamphetamine. A traffic stop conducted by state troopers revealed … Read more

Water Line Break in Ironwood Found

The mystery of the break in the waterline in Ironwood has been solved. Specialists using wireless water leak detectors determined that the leak was in a large 4” private line leading to the former Josephson’s Nursing Home. According to the Daily Globe, City Manager Scott Erickson said the leak went undetected due to the fact … Read more