COVID 19 cases in Gogebic county have passed the 1,000 mark, with the Health Department confirming 712 positive and 294 probable infections. According to the Daily Globe, there are currently 18 active cases and 39 deaths as of Monday. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department says the five county area it serves have had a … Read more
Although he says he does not expect to change the outcome of the presidential election, Republican Congressman Jack Bergman says he will the join the group of lawmakers who want to send a message to the state legislature by objecting to the certification of the Electoral College results, which is expected to declare Joe Biden … Read more
Although the ski hill at Mount Zion is open, folks wanting to tube will have to wait at least another week and half. According to The Daily Globe, Director of Mt. Zion operations Jim Vanderspoel says the delay is due to a broken pump in the snowmaking machine. The part has shipped out from Italy, … Read more
Regional health departments are providing information on the roll out of COVID 19 vaccines, including schedules for when the vaccines will be available to different groups, as outlined in the Michigan Department of Health and Social Services distribution plan. Currently being vaccinated are those in critical health care roles, long term care staff and residents … Read more
Mt. Zion is now open. Opening day had been scheduled for earlier in the month, but sufficient snow hadn’t fallen until Christmas Day. According to the Daily Globe, \ was about 75% below normal, perhaps due in part to the Team Z kids ski club Christmas camp moving to Blackjack Mountain in Bessemer Township and … Read more
Senator Gary Peters was sworn in for his second term in the United States Senate yesterday. Peters says he aims to work in the best interest of each Michigan voter. As he begins his second term, Peters vows to increase the efficiency of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. He also wants to provide help to families struggling … Read more
Mt. Zion is now open. Opening day had been scheduled for earlier in the month, but sufficient snow hadn’t fallen until Christmas Day. According to the Daily Globe, \ was about 75% below normal, perhaps due in part to the Team Z kids ski club Christmas camp moving to Blackjack Mountain in Bessemer Township and … Read more
Senator Gary Peters was sworn in for his second term in the United States Senate yesterday. Peters says he aims to work in the best interest of each Michigan voter. As he begins his second term, Peters vows to increase the efficiency of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. He also wants to provide help to families struggling … Read more
After 20 years as the clerk of court and register of deeds for Gogebic County, Gerry Pelissero retires this week. Pelissero has served five terms as clerk & register, first taking office in Jan of 2000. According to the Daily Globe, Pelissero is a lifelong Bessemer resident, the fourth of six boys and the only … Read more
The first COVID vaccination clinic for staff and residents at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley will take place on Monday, and at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield on Jan 7. Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living in Ironwood will be held Jan. 22 at Westgate. A followup alternate vaccination date for … Read more