An eagle in the care of the Northwoods Wildlife Center has died from lead poisoning. The animal rehab center has been caring for the juvenile bald eagle since April. The eagle lead levels were reduced, but he was not able to recover from the nerve damage caused by the lead. Since he was deemed non-releasable, … Read more
The state Department of Natural Resources is considering the possibility of stocking trout in Plymouth Lake, which is just north of Old U.S. 2 in Wakefield. The lake, also sometimes called a pond, is known to many local residents as Plymouth Open Pit because of its history as a mine in the previous century. MDNR … Read more
More than 10% of Americans experienced a lack of regular access to affordable and nutritious food in 2021, according to data from Feeding America. Food insecurity is more prevalent in rural areas than in metro areas and disproportionately affects Black and Latino households. Stacker compiled food insecurity rates in Gogebic County using data from Feeding … Read more
The 58th Annual Manito Art League Art Show will take place through Sunday, at the Manitowish Waters Town Hall. The art show will be open to the public starting at 9 a.m. each day. Showing nearly 200 original works of art from approximately 80 North Woods artists, the show will feature all-new original fine art … Read more
Its time to dust off your recipe boxes and get ready for the annual Iron County 4-H Pie Auction is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 6th. Everyone is invited to bake a pie in support of the Iron County 4-H Program. Pies must be submitted by 1 pm and will be judged then … Read more
The Bessemer City Council is at an impasse on user fees for public spaces, like the auditorium at City Hall. TheDailyGlobe reports at their last meeting, the council held two votes on whether to keep the new fee schedule for those spaces. Pushback from community members about the new higher fees are a big reason … Read more
According to new data from the Michigan State Police Department of Highway Safety Planning, deadly motor vehicle accidents in the U.P. are coming close to those before the pandemic. 6News reports there were a total of 8,571 crashes in the U.P. leading to 34 deaths in 2022, compared to 9,140 crashes leading to 37 deaths … Read more
The search continues for a 74 year-old man believed to have fallen out of his overturned kayak in the Firesteel River area. 6News reports early Friday afternoon, Negaunee Regional Dispatch received a call regarding an overturned kayak. Michigan State Police from the Wakefield post and the Coast Guard began a search for Dale Albert Venema … Read more
The crowdfunding campaign to build a new playground at Hiawatha Park in Ironwood continues. Hiawatha Park was originally established with the installation of the statue Hiawatha in 1964. The Hiawatha Park improvements will add ADA playground structures and surface to the park, making it even more attractive. The goal for the fund is $50,000, and … Read more
Real estate in Gogebic County is up slightly. According to Stacker and Realtor.com, the median list price for a home is just over $163,000, which is a 7.1% increase from April, though its still down well over half from a year ago. Houses are staying on the market for 60 days, with out of 30 … Read more