This year’s 20th Annual Ontonagon Lake Trout Classic wrapped yesterday, with anglers aiming to pull in the biggest trout they could, weighing in their six heaviest, in hopes of catching the heaviest fish weight. 6News reports over the last 20 years, the Classic has raised more than a hundred thousand dollars for the Ontonagon County … Read more
Officials from FEMA will soon be in the U.P. to inspect damage in seven counties, including Alger, Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Marquette and Ontonagon. News10 says agency representatives will be reviewing the condition of public infrastructure only. Assistance for individual homes and homeowners will come from the state’s Small Business Association, and inspection will be … Read more
An application to build a campground with 3 rental cabins, storage buildings and pontoon and snowmobile rentals has been denied by the Iron County Comprehensive Planning/Land and Zoning Committee. TheDailyGlobe reports the committee met recently to consider the application by Chad Bierbrauer on a site owned by Melvin Pemble in Mercer. The no vote was … Read more
The results of a survey of almost 900 Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon county residents asking questions regarding mental health and substance use issues was discussed during a public meeting on mental health and wellness at the Portage Lake District Library this past Wednesday. TheMiningGazette reports around 95% of respondents said they felt that … Read more
As surveys of damage due to one of the heaviest snow season on record and then the resulting rapid snowmelt and associated flooding are completed, estimates of damage in six counties in the Western U.P. are beginning to flow in. TheDailyGlobe reports Steve Derusha, 8th District Coordinator of the Michigan State Police’s Emergency Management and … Read more
Gogebic Community College President George McNulty this past Friday night welcomed 2023 graduates, saying “this is truly your stage, a time your family, friends, community and college take great pride in your accomplishments”. TheDailyGlobe reports 195 certificates and degrees were awarded at this year’s commencement ceremony several earning multiple certificates or degrees. Guest speaker and … Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds residents, that with warmer weather, Off Road Vehicle Season has begun in the U.P., and with many trails already open, the DNR is recommending exercising caution. Trails in many areas may still be very soft due to flooding or even blocked. Riders should be sure and wear their … Read more
At a meeting last week of the town board of supervisors, the president of the St. Germain ATV Club submitted a written request and addressed the town board regarding allowing year-round ATV/UTV traffic on hard surface roads. TheLakelandTimes reports club chairman Gary Penner addressed the board, saying there have been questions and requests to allow … Read more
The search has begun for the 2023 Michigan State Christmas tree. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is responsible for finding and securing the tree destined for the Capitol grounds this Christmas. The last time a state tree came from the U.P. was in 2021 when a 63 foot spruce harvested in Marenisco. … Read more
Now that Spring seems to have settled in the U.P., more road work projects will be taking place in the area. The Michigan Department of Transportation has started work on three bridges in Iron and Ontonagon Counties, US-45 over the east branch of the Ontonagon River, M-64 over the Mineral River and M-69 over the … Read more