News Staff The Iron County Comprehensive Planning, Land and Zoning Committee has passed a contested conditional use permit, allowing the use of 536 N. Falcon Road as a Tourist Rooming House in a residential-recreation zones district. The opposition to the CUP expressed concern over traffic, noise, trash, etc. Those on the committee responded that the CUP is … Read more
A pilot shortage will cause some scheduling changes for flights from Ironwood to Chicago, according to reports at the Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board meeting early this week. Due to the nationwide pilot shortage, Boutique Air Inc., is unable to have two sets of pilots for its daily Ironwood service to Chicago, according to Michael Harma, … Read more
The Ironwood utilities department began the removal of the blacktop on VanBuskirk Road between Pioneer Road and Normandy Avenue last week in order to replace about 800 feet of water main under the road. The city is also replacing the water main and sewer lines on West Pewabic Street. The replacements at West Pewabic and … Read more
The weather was “just about perfect” for birding, bike rides and barbecuing at Carow Park. The 15th annual Lupine Junefest Bike Tour, Mercer Bird Festival & Mercer Area Chamber Amateur Barbecue event attracted folks from several states. The weather, which peaked out at 82 degrees was great for riding. There were a half dozen contestants … Read more
Michigan’s state sponsored free weekend was very popular. Perfect weather and no need for stickers or to pay fees for activities in Michigan state parks. Lake Gogebic State Park beach saw a wide variety of water activities, like boating, fishing and camping. Added traffic from the Fireflies All-Lake Garage Sale added to the crowds. The … Read more
Gogebic Community College is preparing to repair bridges on the Mount Zion nature trail. In 2016, a hundred year flood severely damaged the two wooden bridges along the nature walk behind the ski chalet at Mount Zion. The college has had the repair project out for bids but has not yet received any. Contractors will … Read more
The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing much of U.S. 2 and M-28 in Wakefield starting on the 21st. The work will resurface about 1.2 miles of U.S. 2 from the Little Black River east to Pierce Street, and of M-28 from the intersection with U.S. 2 north and east to Crusher Road, northeast … Read more
The Bessemer Fourth of July planning committee is anticipating enormous attendance this year after events being cancelled last year due to the pandemic. A full slate of Bessemer Blast activities are being billed as the biggest and best 4th of July celebration in the U.P. Much of the celebration will take place in downtown Bessemer … Read more
Ironwood may soon be able to take temporary occupancy of the Pat O’Donnell Civc Center, according to reports given at the last City Commission meeting. Although there is still a final list of items to be completed, the city may be able to move in, in early July. The city will need a temporary certificate … Read more
The Mercer Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Lupine Junefest Bike Tour this Saturday. The tour begins at the W.S. Carow Park starting at 8 am and runs through 2pm, celebrating the blooming of the Lupine Wildflower. There are several scenic routes, with varying lengths that will take cyclists on paved roads through rolling hills, … Read more