The Iron County Board of Commissioners has voted to give themselves a pay increase on January 1st of 2025. The board hopes the increase will encourage more residents to run for board positions. It’s been voiced by the public that the current board pay wasn’t enough. Commissioners and the board Chair will see a $275 … Read more
At the last meeting of the Hurley City Council, the board agreed to amend a city ordinance that will now allow pit bull terriers used as service animals to be exempt from the city ban on the breed. TheDailyGlobe reports Police Chief Chris Colassaco stated the city has been wrestling with the issue for some … Read more
Starting today, Monday, the public boat ramp on Oman’s Creek, off Lake Road Road at Little Girls Point will be closed for repairs. The ramp is about 17 miles north of Ironwood. A Michigan Department of Natural Resources field construction crew from the DNR Baraga customer service center will complete the work on the $26,000 … Read more
The Superior Watershed Partnership has announced it is receiving a grant of $240,000 from the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification to go toward putting electic vehicle charges in key location along the northern coast of the U.P. in order to incentivize more Michiganders to purchase electric vehicle. The project will install charging hubs … Read more
New legislation introduced by Wisconsin lawmakers could soon bring the first national park to the area, with the designation of the Apostle Islands. There are some residents in Bayfield who are concerned about the change, and some would like a public forum before the legislature gets the proposal to pass a bill to change the … Read more
An Amery woman who ran a stop and struck another vehicle, causing the death of a passenger in the car she hit has taken a plea deal. TheDailyPress reports Mariah Reindahl agreed to pleading guilty after deciding not to take her case to trial. Reynold Elstad, George and Jacqueline Eisenmann were injured in the accident, … Read more
At its most recent meeting, the Wakefield City Council approved a maintenance agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation. TheDailyGlobe reports the agreement authorizes the city to perform construction, improvements and maintenance on state trunkline highways and allows for reimbursement of those services. The Council also heard from the designated engineer on the city’s water … Read more
At its most recent meeting, the Wakefield City Council approved a maintenance agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation. TheDailyGlobe reports the agreement authorizes the city to perform construction, improvements and maintenance on state trunkline highways and allows for reimbursement of those services. The Council also heard from the designated engineer on the city’s water … Read more
The driver of a truck that struck a vehicle while it was stopped on U.S. Hwy 51 while waiting to turn into a private drive has been issued a citation for inattentive driving, with a fine of $195.00. TheLakelandTimes reports Brandon L. Boh,23, of Arbor Vitae was issued the citation earlier this month. Those in … Read more
Informational pickets organized by the Michigan Corrections Organization will be held near three facilities in the U.P. to raise awareness of staffing shortages and unsafe working conditions in the states correctional facilities. The events are aimed at making sure the governor, senators and representatives are aware of the staffing crisis in prisons throughout the state. … Read more