MUSICAL FOCUS CHANGES FOR GRADE SCHOOL The Wakefield-Marenisco Board of Education has voted to end a grade 7-12 choir class in exchange for a new band option. Interest in the choir has not been strong in recent years and that band students have had only limited time to practice. The decision will allow students to … Read more
MUCH NEEDED PARK IMPROVEMENT UNDERWAY Preparation of the site where a maintenance facility will be built at Miner’s Memorial Heritage Park has begun. The Friends of Miner’s Memorial Heritage Park have spearheaded the project along with private and business donations of cash, equipment, materials and labor necessary to provide a heating building for storing trail … Read more
BESSEMER TOWNSHIP BACK TO WHERE IT STARTED, HOPEFULLY WITH BETTER RESULTS After switching its internet service to a new provider in March, Bessemer Township will be switching back to Charter Spectrum. Internet service provided by ATT since the switch has been poor at best, with Monday’s township meeting called off due to issues with streaming. … Read more
GOGEBIC-IRON COUNTY AIRPORT BOARD DECIDES TO GO ANOTHER WAY Passengers and concerned community members were on hand during the regular meeting of the Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board where the board decided to terminate its contract with Boutique Air after the second safety incident since January. The CEO of Boutique flew in from San Francisco to … Read more
SHAY DAM TO FINALLY GET MUCH NEEDED ATTENTION The Mercer Board of Supervisors approved a construction bid to repair Shay Dam. The bid of just over $96,000 to repair the 84 year old concrete dam was approved unanimously. The dam is about seven miles northeast of Mercer in the Turtle River outlet where it controls … Read more
WISCONSIN TRAILS ARE OPEN FOR THE SEASON, ANNUAL RALLY IS A GO The Iron County, WI ATV/UTV Trail system is now open. ATV/UTVers are asked to obey all town route restrictions that may be in place. Please use caution on all trails and routes as conditions can change daily.. Riding off of marked trails is … Read more
CITYWIDE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM TESTING IS UNDERWAY Hydrant flushing has started and will be conducted through the 21st. Hydrant flushing is an important preventive maintenance activity which helps to maintain the water system’s integrity and ensures the hydrants are in proper working order.No health hazards are associated with discolored water from hydrant flushing. If you … Read more
ANOTHER INCIDENT OF MECHANICAL ISSUES FOR LOCAL AIRLINE… The second incident involving a flight on Boutique Air happened last week. Flight 834 to Ironwood was leaving Minneapolis with two crew and five passengers on board when the plan was about to take off and the cargo door opened. There were no injuries to passengers and … Read more
IRONWOOD LANDMARK CHURCH BUILDING SOLD AFTER BEING CLOSED. The closure of the First Presbyterian Church in Ironwood after 115 years was the result of dwindling membership. A once vibrant church with over 300 members, counted just seven members, two of which are in nursing homes and two are seasonal, snowbirding to Florida. The Presbyterian Church … Read more
IRONWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. MEETS FOR WORK SESSION Development goals and projects were discussed during the meeting of the Ironwood Economic Development Corporation. Certification of zoning ordinances, establishment of a tax increment financing district for Downtown Ironwood, and the comprehensive plan were all focuses of attention. Work is ongoing with the marketing outreach and education … Read more