News Staff Michigan’s Superintendent of public instruction Michael Rice visited Luther L. Wright K-12 school midweek as part of his tour of schools in the Western U.P. Ironwood Schools Superintendent Travis Powell and K-12 Principal Melissa Nigh lead him on a tour of the building and visited some classes while they were in session. Rice said he … Read more
In his report to the Hurley Board of Public Works Committee, Water manager Gary Laguna said the project to replace some 50 residential lead or galvanized lines is exceeding expectations. Grant dollars reimburse contractors that replace those outmoded lines on private property from homes to the main city connection. The grants may also make it … Read more
The new roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 2 and U.S. 51 opened to traffic on Wednesday, and finishing construction will continue quietly til the end of the month, according to project development engineer Kai Kilen from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. In the next few weeks, the temporary traffic lanes will be removed, and … Read more
In an update on the adult-use marijuana establishments license applications, director of city community development Tom Bergman told the Ironwood Economic Development council that two of the applicants that were approved for retail marijuana establishments are moving forward in the construction phases of their projects. Both will have to be inspected by the state to … Read more
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital has announced the opening of a new Geriatric Behavioral Health Program, designed to help older residents cope with the everyday challenges of aging. The program is a group model of care where there’s support from both group and individual therapy, and helping seniors develop the coping skills needed to deal with those … Read more
The Iron County Airport terminal was busier than usual on Monday, there were passengers arriving from Chicago, with passengers waiting for the return flight, and there were folks there celebrating the grand opening of the new air service for the area. The Denver Air Connection is the area’s new essential air service. Passenger numbers for … Read more
Grand re-opening ceremonies were held this past Saturday for The Pat O’Donnell Civic Center. Presentation of the colors and a flag raising ceremony by JROTC cadets started the event. Jim Milden, a member of the civic center board and Ironwood City Commission spoke to the crowd about the historical significance of the center. Ironwood Mayor … Read more
Last week during a meeting of the Ontonagon village council, village manager William DuPont briefed the members on the village’s debt to the Michigan Employee Retirement Service. DuPont said the general fund didn’t have enough funds to continue to make full payments after making a September 20th payment of $60,802. Dupont continues to reach out … Read more
The Iron County Board last week reconsidered a decision to refuse paying for a tractor purchased without board approval. The board approved a $34.000 payment for a Kobata tractor with various attachments. The board had previously denied the purchase back in August when members expressed concern that the finance committee approved the purchase without full … Read more
According to the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, the number of COVID-19 cases in Gogebic, Ontonagon, Houghton, Baraga and Keweenaw counties have increased since last week. From Sept. 22 to Wednesday, there were 26 new COVID-19 cases in Gogebic, nine new cases in Ontonagon, 29 new cases in Baraga County, 78 new cases in Houghton, … Read more