News Staff The first incidence of the Delta variant of COVID-19 has been identified in Gogebic County, according to the the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Laboratories. There are two confirmed cases of the Delta variant in the county. Another six cases have been identified in Houghton County. Kate Beer, health officer for … Read more
The Gogebic Range Concert band will be putting on it’s first performance since the pandemic began and will dedicate their concert on the 10th to all those who the community has lost during the last year and a half. 2020 was the first year since the band formed in 1979 that they did not perform. … Read more
The “soft” opening of the Pat O’Donnell Civic Center was a popular event on Wednesday, with a steady stream of people through all afternoon. The newness of the facility was quite popular, the insulated concession area and heaters above the spectator area were very much appreciated, as before one had to hang along the plexiglass … Read more
Residents of Mercer and the surrounding communities gathered yesterday to celebrate the 41st annual Loon Day. About 250 vendors, local organizations and clubs set up tables along Lakeview Avenue and Railroad Street. The streets were closed to motor vehicles to make room for foot traffic. Vendors came from as far as Iowa and Florida, and … Read more
More than a 100 people were in attendance on the Ironwood Campus of the Gogebic Community College on Tuesday as prospective students toured the campus, met with staff and had refreshments. Visitors were given one on one attention as they arrived and had questions regarding the school’s programs. The admissions officer was on hand to … Read more
The community is invited to get their first look at the new and improved Pat O’Donnell Civic Center from noon to 7 to day. Folks are welcome to tour the facility and to bring their roller blades or regular roller skates to try out the new rink floor. Skaters will need to bring their own … Read more
The city of Bessemer has been awarded a $459,000 grant to put together an asset management plan for its water system funded by the Drinking Water Asset Management grant program through the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy. The water side now as well as the sewer side has funding for improvements. The … Read more
The Hurley Education Foundation along with many from the community observed and commended the accomplishments and contributions of six graduates of Hurley and Saxon schools over the decades on Saturday at the 18th annual Distinguished Alumni and Friends Awards Ceremony. The event honored Brian Tarro, Hurley class of 1960, who was present, along with posthumous … Read more
Aspirus At Home is expanding hospice care in the Western U.P. Currently, only home care in the Ironwood/Iron River/Crystal Falls area has been offered by At Home…the addition of hospice will fill a much needed void in the Ironwood Area. Aspirus at Home now offers home care and hospice across the Western Upper Peninsula in … Read more
The countdown is on to the 41st Annual Loon Day in Mercer. The celebration kicks off with a street dance on Tuesday from 7-11, then on Wednesday the celebration takes place from 9am to 4pm in downtown Mercer, with a Flea Market, Sidewalk & Bake Sales, Live Music, Raffles, Food & Refreshments. Over 250 art … Read more