Pat O’Donnell Civic Center may be open soon according to officials. Construction schedules are returning to normal after a spate of delays. Depending on current construction schedules and any COVID 19 restrictions governing the crews and occupation during events, the building may be finished and if ice can be made in a timely manner, the … Read more
A $450,000 state budget appropriation has been allotted for ORV trail work between Wakefield and Marenisco. According to the Daily Globe, Gogebic Range Trail Authority President Steve Hamilton said the project already had been approved for $250,000 from the state’s trail permit program. The new funds will bring the project total to $600,000. According to … Read more
The Ironwood Parks and Recreation Committee is discussing the potential for adding fitness equipment stations along walking trails. Director of community development for the city of Ironwood, Tom Bergman presented the idea to the committee to consider as a priority project before the Trust Fund grant application deadline in April. If the committee approves the … Read more
Chaos and violence yesterday as hundreds of pro-Trump rioters swarmed the Capitol building, at least one person was shot dead, forcing the Senate to evacuate and Vice President Mike Pence to be ushered to a secure location. Despite the fact that he was part of a group of representatives protesting the electoral college vote that … Read more
The Governor says beginning January 11, all Michigan counties will be able to vaccinate those 65 and older against the virus. Some essential workers are such school staff, first responders, and jail and prison staff—are also included in this phase. During a COVID 19 update, Governor Whitmer said the state has administered more than 152,000 … Read more
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