The father of the 5 year old girl who died in a car crash that involved Democratic Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley has filed a wrongful death suit against the Senator. The suit was filed this past Friday in Ashland Circuit Court by Brandon Fink on behalf of Khaleesi Fink who died along with her … Read more
Snowriver Mountain Resort in Wakefield has announced it will soon be the home of the first high speed detachable chairlift in the U.P. The new high-speed lift will replace the Chippewa Double, Leelinaw Triple, and Voyagers Quad chairs out of the Jackson Creek Summit, an area previously known as Indianhead for the 2023-24 snow season. … Read more
Several months of negotiations about how the Marshfield Clinic and Essentia would go about merging to form an integrated regional health system are now in the future of the two entities and Ashland. The DailyPress reports a press release gave no idea about how the merger would affect both facilities in light of the two … Read more
The Northern Iron County Engaged Residents are looking for volunteers to help with their two Spooky Halloween Trail Walk experiences on the 22nd. The Trick or Treat Trail is for everyone to enjoy. Kids are encouraged to come in costume with their trick or treat bags, as our volunteers manning our themed costume stations will … Read more
Flags will fly at half staff today to honor the return home of a serviceman who served during World War II. The flag order coincides with Private Lowell Smith’s funderal. RRN reports Army PFC Smith was assigned to Company F, 2nd Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division in January 1945. Smith was part of … Read more
The Second Annual “Big or Small, Let’s Save Them All” event kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month is this Sunday starting at 3 at the Gathering Barn in Ashland. Doors will be open at 2:30. There will be several gentlemen modeling decoratged bras and dancing for dollars. Each dollar will be counted as a point. … Read more
The Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency wants residents to be aware of a series of rental scams going on in the area. Scammers take photos of a property listing from Zillow and list them as rentals they have. They will then charge an application fee, asking for banking information, photo ids and social security numbers. When … Read more
Governor Whitmer has proclaimed October as Weatherization Month in Michigan, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has received a large increase in federal funding for home weatherization, to the tune $183 million over the next five to seven years. Eligibility is based on household income and if the home’s current condition is … Read more
The city of Ironwood has hired a new City Manager and City Engineer. The Globe reports members of the City Commission voted unanimously to confirm a contract hiring Paul Anderson, P.E. of Ironwood, to replace Scott Erickson who also acted as both manager and engineer to the city for 17 years. Andrew DiGiorgio, director of … Read more
A reminder that Michigan.gov is holding a virtual job fair today. The event will offer the opportunity to attend a virtual information session to hear from recruiters about jobs, the application process, resumes and cover letters, interview preparation, and more. Applicants will be able to individually chat with the recruiters of their choice for 10 … Read more