News Staff The Iron County Board of Supervisors approved the hiring of Jay Sween of Wisconsin as county manager in a new position following a closed session on July 9. The motion, made by Karen Lauer and seconded by Mario Loreti, passed with Paul Mullard casting the sole dissenting vote. Richard Boes and Patrick Hanson were absent. … Read more
The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners voted to thank Greg Basom for organizing the Snowmobile Olympus, despite his decision not to organize this year’s event. Basom’s decision stems from a disagreement over fairground track usage fees, a change from previous arrangements when the county allowed free use. Basom, who revived the event in 2019-20, has … Read more
The Wakefield City Council, having approved City Manager Robert Brown Jr.’s initial budget proposal in May, held a budget workshop in late June to deliberate on funding for priority projects, grant matching funds, and long-term capital equipment investments. The council also greenlit the 2025 tax rate, projected to generate nearly $797,000. City Clerk Susan Ahonen … Read more
Michigan’s own Destinee Kiel and Danielle Usher are gearing up for the ultimate dryland sled dog challenge: the International Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS) World Championships. Held in Minocqua this October, the event features wheeled equipment like rigs, bikes, and scooters in place of traditional sleds. Representing the U.S. with their locally trained sled dogs, … Read more
Ashland and a developer from Superior have entered into an agreement to build a multi-unit housing complex at the former Roffers site on Beaser Avenue. According to TheDailyPress, the complex will have no less than 130 units, with studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. The agreement doesn’t guarantee the project will be constructed, but City … Read more
A feasibility study for an additional nine miles of bike trail in Mercer has been finalized. The entire project will now be divided into phases, with funding to be secured and when complete will make the Mercer Bike Loop Expansion Project a 26 mile loop, taking riders through some of the most beautiful parts of … Read more
This year’s Festival Ironwood is just days away! The fun starts on Wednesday at 4 p.m. with an opening reception for an Emberlight photography exhibit at the Depot. Flashback will provide live music from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fat tire rides and bike rides will start from the park at 6 p.m., and the … Read more
This year’s Festival Ironwood is just days away! The fun starts on Wednesday at 4 p.m. with an opening reception for an Emberlight photography exhibit at the Depot. Flashback will provide live music from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fat tire rides and bike rides will start from the park at 6 p.m., and the … Read more
An Air Quality Alert has been issued through late this evening. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has issued the alert for Keweenaw, Iron, Baraga, Houghton, Ontonagon, and Gogebic counties. Pollutants are expected to be in the Unhealthy range. In Wisconsin, the National Weather Service says Ashland, Bayfield, Iron, Vilas, Washburn counties … Read more
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a lighthouse, this may be your chance. The Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Light is no longer needed by the U.S. Coast Guard, according to a notice from the U.S. General Services Administration. The 110 foot tall lighthouse, built in 1920, continues to be an active navigational aid, guiding … Read more