News Staff MARIJUANA RETAIL AND GROWING PLANS MOVE INTO THE NEXT PHASE. The Ironwood Planning Commission reviewed proposed site plans for a retail store and a marijuana growing location during their meeting at the beginning of the month. The Commission also approved two previously reviewed plans for a similar operation that will now move to the competitive … Read more
SEEFORELLEN BROWN TROUT STOCKING BECOMING A SUCCESS STORY The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has stocked Lake Superior with roughly 25,000 yearling brown trout at Saxon Harbor. Stocking seeforellen trout provides quantity and quality game fish while helping other lake fish thrive. The brown trout programs are also stocking other points along northern Wisconsin’s Lake … Read more
IRON COUNTY MUST MAKE DECISION ON GERMANIA HILL ACCESS Iron County is considering a working road maintenance agreement with the owner of the access road on Germania street, which leads to a communication tower in Hurley. Property owner Charles Ouimette attended the meeting and asked for $4,600 a year for an access agreement in order … Read more
MUSICAL FOCUS CHANGES FOR GRADE SCHOOL The Wakefield-Marenisco Board of Education has voted to end a grade 7-12 choir class in exchange for a new band option. Interest in the choir has not been strong in recent years and that band students have had only limited time to practice. The decision will allow students to … Read more
MUCH NEEDED PARK IMPROVEMENT UNDERWAY Preparation of the site where a maintenance facility will be built at Miner’s Memorial Heritage Park has begun. The Friends of Miner’s Memorial Heritage Park have spearheaded the project along with private and business donations of cash, equipment, materials and labor necessary to provide a heating building for storing trail … Read more
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 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 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