42nd Annual Event This Weekend in Bessemer

The 42nd Annual Bessemer Pumpkinfest is this weekend. Celebrate Autumn with a free carnival, tractor show, craft fair, street vendors, dessert social, pancake breakfast, live music, pumpkin contests & games, pumpkin sales, raffles, a poker run, kiddie parade, face painting, Skippy & Dave Show, Harvest Dinner, horseshoe tournament and The Great Pumpkin Hunt in Bessemer … Read more

Ironwood Farmers Market Has Three Weeks Left in Season

The Ironwood Depot Park Farmers Market will be open from 4-6 this afternoon at the Depot Park Pavilion. Even though chilly weather is in the forecast, there is still plenty of fresh produce, baked goods, jams, arts and crafts at the market this week. Now is the time to use up your Senior Project Fresh … Read more

President and CEO of Resort Comments on Trail Closure

The President and CEO has posted a response to the intense discussion surrounding the closure of the snowmobile trail through the new Snowriver Mountain Resort, formerly known as Big Snow. Appreciation of the feedback was expressed, with the post stating the company “looks forward to working with the local community to help strengthen the economy … Read more

Pushback on State’s Deer Harvest Reporting Requirements

Although recently the Michigan DNR asked those who haven’t reported their deer kill yet and are past the time limit to report anyway with no penalty, the Natural Resources Commission deer harvesting order will require hunters to report a harvest within 72 hours or risk a misdemeanor charge. According to House Bill 6354 which is … Read more

Local Animal Shelter Looking for Help and Asking for Supplies

The HOPE Animal Shelter is in serious need of cleaning supplies, including Pine cleaner, Pet Fresh deodorizing powder, Dawn dish soap, trash bags, and zip lock storage bags. H.O.P.E. (Help Orphaned Pets Everywhere) is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization committed to caring for unwanted animals and providing them with preventative medical treatment, food, and shelter … Read more

The State Celebrates The Beauty of Nature All This Week

The annual celebration called Michigan Trails Week is this week and is designed to celebrate Michigan’s reputation as the Trails State. There are almost 10,000 miles of motorized trails in the state’s most beautiful and diverse ecosystems and thousands more in non-motorized trails that remind visitors and residents alike of the value of caring for … Read more

Upper Peninsula Experiencing Critical Shortage

The U.P. Regional Blood Center is asking everyone who can to donate blood. The upper peninsula is experiencing a critical shortage of all blood types. The U.P. Regional Blood Center serves 13 Upper Peninsula hospitals, including Aspirus Ironwood Hospital and Clinics and Aspirus Ontonagon. The center has collection sites in Marquette, Hancock and Escanaba. For … Read more

U.P. Hunting Season Continues

Online reporting of the antlered deer harvest in the state of Michigan appears to be going well. So far, more than 6,000 deer have been reported, and the state reminds anyone that hasn’t logged in to report their take should do so as soon as possible. The new DNR Hunt Fish App is available for … Read more

Volunteers Sought to Further the Arts in the U.P.

The Upper Peninsula Arts and Culture Alliance is looking for volunteers to help reach their goals, along with Board representatives from Menominee, Baraga, Luce, Schoolcraft, Chippewa, Ontonagon and Keweenaw Counties. The goal of the Alliance is to foster creativity, connections and collaborations between artists, historians, performers, organizations and audiences in the Upper Peninsula, all while … Read more