The city of Ironwood Planning Commission got its first look at a new planning ordinance that will update and improve access to changes in language and terminology. Various city committees, including the planning commission will now recommend changes or approval of the ordinance for the commission to consider adopting by the end of the year. … Read more
Members of the Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and Environment, the Gogebic Range Trail Authority, the North Country Snowmobile Club, private landowners and city officials joined the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in dedicating a three mile trail segment and 38 foot bridge in Wakefield. The State Line SL ORV Trail is the … Read more
The water treatment plant for Ironwood is progressing on schedule, but there’s some concern about the increased cost of materials and construction, according to an update provided to the city commission earlier this week. The design phase is almost done, and with approval of the site plan, construction could begin as early as January. However, … Read more
The Montreal Common Council has appointed the first female mayor at it’s regular meeting this past Tuesday. Council member Kelly Traczyk will take the position effective October 1st. Tracyzk will fill the position vacated by Eric Guenard after he resigned to accept a position with the University of Wisconsin at the end of the month. … Read more
The Hurley City Council at their last meeting authorized the Department of Public works to switch from the current automatic meter reading systems to the advanced metering infrastructure system or AMI. The new system will cost just under $247,000 for the 860 water meters themselves and another just under $70,000 for installation. The system will … Read more
Members of the Michigan State Police, The Fraternal Order of Police and the Michigan Department of Corrections were joined by members of the community as they ran around Sunday Lake on Monday morning to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics and people with developmental disorders. The run in Wakefield was one of several smaller … Read more
Schools in Mercer are closed the rest of this week due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. School district officials say classes will be held virtually until in-school learning can be held again. the two and three year old program will also be closed as well as pre-K to 6th grade til Monday, the 20th … Read more
This past Sunday, folks gathered with their four leggers to walk in the 10th Annual Hound Dog Hike on the Miner Memorial Park Heritage Park Trails in Ironwood. About a dozen canine walkers and their humans participated. The event benefited the Iron King Dog Park in the MMHP, and was a collaborative effort between HOPE, … Read more
The Gogebic County Board will be conducting outreach next month in order to inform residents about the ambulance millage renewal that voters will consider in the November 2nd general election. Two presentations for government leaders will be scheduled in early October, with each one tailored to the needs of each municipality. There will also be … Read more
The Wakefield township board of Trustees voted unanimously this past Tuesday to decline an offer to take over the Indianhead Mountain water system. Supervisor Mandy Lake stated the township doesn’t have a water operator, nor are they equipped to do billing for that type of service. Since Wakefield has declined, it falls to Bessemer to … Read more