The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department reported late last week that there have been more than 200 COVID-19 cases in Gogebic, Ontonagon, Houghton, Baraga and Keeweenaw Counties since December 8th. Iron County Public Health has two COVID-19 clinics scheduled for the rest of the year. The Pfizer vaccine for children and adults will be available … Read more
School districts across the country and the state face great difficulty finding skilled substitute teachers who often have to serve on short notice, and in order to solve the problem in Ontonagon, the Ontonagon Area School Board voted this week to hire a long term full time substitute teacher, who would always be on hand. … Read more
Local residents in possession of permits for accessory buildings such as garages and then converting them into living spaces without being taxed properly were the subject of discussion at Tuesday’s meeting of the Iron County Comprehensive Planning/Land and Zoning Committee. Assistant Administrator Gerry Nasi said non-compliance will require an inspection by an independent contractor with … Read more
Santa will be making an early stop in Ashland on Saturday, as Bob Ford of Ashland, AKA Santa will drive through neighborhoods visiting with kids. Santa will begin his parade at 1p.m. through residential Ashland at the corner of Third and 17th Streets West, travel up and down the neighborhood and conclude along Main Street … Read more
Wakefield resident and Gogebic County Undersheriff Ross Solberg has been appointed to be the next Sheriff of Gogebic County effective January 1st, 2022. Solberg has 28 years of full-time law enforcement with the Gogebic County Sheriff’s office. Solberg replaces Pete Matonich, who is retiring and will complete his service to the county on Dec. 31st. … Read more
The Ironwood City Commission has approved a request from the Friends of the Gogebic County County Fair for a special water rate for their 2021-22 Snowmobile Olympus being held at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds on the 31th and January 7-9th. Greg Mason, speaking on behalf of the Ironwood Snowmobile Olympus group, said the event, which … Read more
The Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District and the Western U.P. Health Department will be holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students at Washington Elementary School in Bessemer. Vaccinations are not required, but students will be able to get their first dose with parental permission Friday from 9 am to noon. Parents are invited to attend with … Read more
February 5 sees the return of the MECCA Trails system’s second annual Winterfest. Events this year will be held both in-person and virtually from the 18th of this month through the 18th of February. Cross-country skiers will have three races to choose from, including the Flowage 15K Freestyle, the Clair d’ Loon 5K, and the … Read more
Ironwood High School is holding a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross at the Ironwood Memorial Building, tomorrow from 9 am to 2 pm. Anyone who gives is eligible to receive a $10 gift card from Amazon. High school students and other donors 18 years of age or younger must meet certain … Read more
The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department reports that the Western U.P. surpassed 10,000 COVID-19 cases and 200 deaths. From Dec. 1 to Wednesday, there were 47 new COVID-19 cases in Gogebic County, 11 new cases in Ontonagon, 19 new cases in Baraga County, 168 new cases in Houghton and 21 new cases in Keweenaw. There … Read more