Girl Scout Cookie Sales Will Look Different This Year

Thanks to the pandemic and the internet, Girl Scouts will be selling cookies differently this year. Facebook will be one of the main ways Scouts reach out to make announcements of where and how cookies can be purchased. Videos of cookie sales and how troops benefit as well as how to contact sellers just some … Read more

Ironwood Township Board Votes to Continue Mutual Aid Agreements

The Ironwood township board of trustees renewed mutual aid agreements with a number of neighboring communities yesterday. According to the Daily Globe, the agreements are with five municipalities in Gogebic County — the cities of Ironwood, Bessemer and Wakefield, as well as Bessemer and Marenisco townships — and Hurley, Montreal, Kimball, Oma and Pence in … Read more

Stormy Kromer Looking for Models for Catalogue

Stormy Kromer is looking for models from the same family group for their nexr catalogue . Stormy Kromer’s president says using real people and customers is more true to Kromer products and the company. Stormy Kromer president Gina Thorsen said, “We’re just trying to show real people getting outside using our product and showing how … Read more

Tire Falls Off Boutique Air Flight

A tire fell off a single-engine Pilatus PC-12 shortly before the plane’s arrival at O’Hare International Airport last week and ended up in a nearby neighborhood, authorities said. The plane was a Boutique Air flight originating from Ironwood. The landing gear was creating sparks on the left side of the aircraft as it landed but … Read more

Another Snowmobile Fatality in Iron County

An accident involving a snowmobile has claimed another life. An unidentified man was the second in a two sled caravan. According to the Iron county sheriff, the man on the lead sled checked behind him at a certain point and didn’t find his friend. Apparently the rider failed to negotiate a curve in the trail, … Read more

Governor Appoints New Michigan Director of HHS After Gordon Resigns

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed a new director of Health and Human Services after the sudden resignation of the current director, Robert Gordon. Gordon announced his departure without explanation this past Friday, just hours after signing a revised order to allow restaurants to resume indoor dining on Feb. 1. Gordon issued sweeping orders to curb … Read more

Michigan SNAP Benefits Increasing this Month

Right now, more than 1.2 million people in Michigan are eligible for SNAP benefits and for the next six months, recipients will see an increase in their food assistance benefits by 15%. Funds for January will be added to recipients’ Bridge Cards before the end of the month. Using federal coronavirus aid dollars, Michigan residents … Read more

Lac Vieux Desert Tribe Begins Online Sports Betting

The Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and their partner PointsBet will begin online sports betting at noon today. Michigan is the sixth operational state for PointsBet’s sports betting product. The Michigan Gaming Control Board worked closely with the tribe to fulfill all requirements needed to launch betting today. To help celebrate … Read more

Next Stage of COVID Vaccinations to Start Soon

Starting next week, Iron County residents over 65 will be able to make appointments to receive their COVID 19 vaccinations. The state health department announced the expanded roll out of the immunization program for the entire state. Those over 65 can obtain the vaccine through their health care provider, pharmacy, or local or tribal public … Read more

Dining In the State Due to Reopen

The Michigan Department of Health and Human services has announced indoor dining in the state will resume Feb.1 with restrictions. The announcement ends a two month period where restaurants and bars have had to close to serving patrons indoors. The extent of restrictions on establishments isn’t known yet. Previous statements from the governor suggested a … Read more