News Staff Taylor County Judge Ann Knox-Bauer, has appointed a special prosecutor in the criminal case against former Hurley Fire Chief Darell Petrusha. The Daily Globe reports that Judge Knox who is hearing the case, has appointed Allen Brey to the position. Brey will receive a higher pay rate than most special prosecutors, mainly due to the … Read more
There’s a receptionist who will screen you or you’ll have to self screen to check in, but Gogebic Community College’s Lindquist Student Center is open for the first time since the pandemic necessitated it’s closure early last year.The walking track will have a maximum capacity of 20 individuals at one time and the weight room … Read more
The usual and routine work of grooming snowmobile trails in Ontonagon County quickly turned into a small setback for the North Country Snowmobile Club, UP. According to the club, the driver was working in the Lake of the Clouds area, and had finished about 7 miles of work when the grooming tractor caught fire. QWhat … Read more
Yesterday, we let you know about MICHIGAN RECONNECT, a program announced by Governor Whitmer that will allow residents to attend community college in the state for free. Gogebic Community College has announced that it will participate in the statewide program starting this summer.Locally, the program will pay the tuition for eligible adults who live in … Read more
Want to make yourself more hireable by taking some classes at community college, but can’t afford the fees? You could be in luck, the cost of classes for many in Michigan have just dropped to zero! Yesterday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a program promising free community college tuition to residents 25 and older. About 4.1 … Read more
There is a winner in the fourth annual Winter Medallion Scavenger Hunt. Kate Randall, 10, of Hurley said that she found the medallion hidden between two decorative banners, off a light post near the Hurley Clinic on Jan. 24. According to the Daily Globe, the event is put on by the Hurley Area Chamber of … Read more
The Wakefield Municipal Building is now open, however, the Municipal Gym will remain closed per the Health Department’s Order. When visiting the City’s Municipal Building, please observe social distancing and wear a face mask. If you feel ill, have a fever, or have recently been exposed to COVID-19, do not enter the building. For many … Read more
If federal grant funds are approved, the Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department may soon have a new fire truck worth as much as half a million dollars. According to the Daily Globe, Fire Chief Mike Singleton said that he and his staff are working to complete an application for a grant from the Federal Emergency Management … Read more
Winterfest in Mercer has been extended until the end of March to take advantage of the extended season. Tuesday Night Skinny Ski Schedule will now run through the end of March and possibly into April. All skiing experience levels are welcome. Also, the North Lakeland Discovery Center Moon-Shoe — Snowshoe hike under a full moon. … Read more
Local residents will be able to visit their public library in person again. According to the Daily Globe, Libraries in Wakefield, Bessemer and Ironwood will be open to walkin visitors this week. Joel Laessig, director of the Wakefield Library has said the closure has been particularly hard on library patrons who don’t have internet access … Read more