BESSEMER FOURTH OF JULY IS A GO!! The Bessemer Fourth of July celebration is a go. The city council gave organizers of the celebration the green light to plan in person festivities. Linda Nelson, president of the organizing committee said that at this time of year the committee would be putting finishing touches on the … Read more
MERCER RESIDENTS APPROVE PREMIER RESORT AREA TAX In yesterday’s Spring election, Mercer residents approved a half cent consumer tax to help pay for road and infrastructure costs. The Premier Resort Area Tax received just under 60% yes votes to pass. The PRAT is a consumer tax that allows seasonal visitors and part time residents to … Read more
WEATHER DELAYS START OF REPLACEMENT BRIDGE WORK IN ONTONAGON COUNTY The changeable nature of the weather has held up work on replacing two bridges over the Firesteel River near Greenland, in Ontonagon County. The project was due to start last month. The new bridges will be built off alignment to minimize traffic impact and should … Read more
DETAIL WORK UNDERWAY AS NEW CIVIC CENTER NEARS COMPLETION With the big work done, it’s now time for all the detail work on the new Pat O’Donnell Civic Center. Scheduling and shipping delays are proving to be challenging. Jim Collins, board chair says there are lots of things on back order but everyone is working … Read more
BESSMER VFW POST 3687 TAKES EASTER CELEBRATION OUTSIDE The Bessemer VFW Post 3687 for the second year hosted a COVID friendly Easter celebration organizers dubbed an “ Easter Egg Hunt in a Bag”. Dozens of cars drove on either side of a table stocked with Easter goodies and the Easter bunny greeting kids in cars … Read more
IRON COUNTY RESIDENTS GO TO THE POLLS IN SPRING ELECTION Iron county residents go to the polls today to cast their votes in Wisconsin’s spring election. All voters have the chance to vote for State superintendent of public instruction as well as for a judge in the District 3 Court of Appeals race. Voters in … Read more
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY STUDENTS GET TO “SLIME” THE DEAN. Students at Washington Elementary were rewarded for their fundraising efforts in the Kids Heart Challenge put on by the American Heart Association. The annual challenge encourages kids to practice heart healthy behaviors while raising money for the American Heart Association. The goal this year was $1500 but … Read more
BESSEMER CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO HOLD HYBRID MEETINGS. At their meeting last Friday, the Bessemer City Council approved a resolution allowing flexibility in meeting platforms for their first in person meeting in almost a year. The council met to address the subject in person meetings. The decision is in line with Wakefield and Ironwood, which … Read more
Food Cards Available for Gogebic County Vets The Gogebic County Veterans Service Office has $100 Walmart food cards available for eligible Gogebic County Vets, or their unmarried surviving spouse. More information is available on the VFW Post 3673 Bessemer Michgan Facebook page or by calling the County Veterans Service office at 906-667-1110 or email veterans@GogebicCountyMI.gov … Read more
Iron County Outdoor Recreation Survey Is Online Now. The Iron County Parks & Recreation Department is in the process of updating the Outdoor Recreation Plan covering the years 2021-2025. The updated five-year plan will list completed projects and identify new projects for development, not only for Iron County owned facilities and trails, but all municipalities … Read more