At a special meeting last Friday, the Iron County Board voted to seek proposals to have 911 services handled by outside sources. The county has been having issues with staff shortages at central dispatch, with Iron County Central Dispatch Director Ashley Schmidt telling the board that there are currently four full time openings at the … Read more
The 2025 northern zone muskie season started this weekend, and runs through Dec. 31. During the open season, anglers may target muskie on open waters within the northern muskellunge management zone. Before heading to the launch, anglers are encouraged to check the 2025-2026 hook and line fishing regulations for daily bag and size limits, and … Read more
Several counties in the U.P., including Gogebic County have been awarded grants from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to improve and support their fairground facilities and expositions after a rigorous application process that culminated with the awards announcement .on Thursday. The grants were part of almost $1.6 millions distributed to 29 grant … Read more
With the Memorial Day holiday about to begin and travel increasing, starting at 3 today and and through 6 a.m. Tuesday, the 27th, 92 out of 158 state road projects (I, M and US routes) statewide will have lane restrictions removed. While motorists will see suspended operations in most MDOT work zones for the weekend, … Read more
Bay College is working with Michigan regulatory agencies to resume its Practical Nursing program on Ironwood and Escanaba campuses. The school has submitted a comprehensive program plan to the Bureau of Professional Licensing with the state Department of of Licensing and Regulatory Affiars. Regulators are expected to tour the campuses in September and after that, … Read more
The Ironwood Area Schools Board of Education has approved new graduation requirements for students. TheDailyGlobe reports superintendent Dan Martinson presented the new requirements for a personal finance course and a FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid earlier in the week. Students must either complete a student aid application if they’re planning to go to college … Read more
The Ironwood Area Schools Board of Education has approved new graduation requirements for students. TheDailyGlobe reports superintendent Dan Martinson presented the new requirements for a personal finance course and a FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid earlier in the week. Students must either complete a student aid application if they’re planning to go to college … Read more
After a complaint made against one of its members, the Ashland School Board has received a letter signed by more than 200 people calling for transparency. The community alleges that Ashland School Board member Kelly Maday has been denied access to a complaint filed against her and an opportunity to defend herself to the board. … Read more
A former Ashland businessman has been sentenced to life in prison. Nathan Monkelien was found guilty of first and second degree intentional homicide in the shooting deaths of 30-year-old Manuel and 27-year-old Luis Garcia Salas, outside of his bar in 2023. Monkelien was given a life sentence for the first degree murder charge and a … Read more
Demolition of the former Killian Hospital/health care center on Highway 17 in Phelps has been underway, with site development to begin soon. Recommendations for the site include market-rate condominium/townhomes, retail space featuring grocery, hardware, and home goods, and a potential hotel. The recommendations, architectural renderings, and site plan need final approval from the Town of … Read more