The driver in a single-vehicle crash suffered serious injuries and the passenger was killed in Ontonagon County late last week. Two men were traveling northbound on Norwich Road south of Domitrovich Road late Thursday when the vehicle left the road, and traveled almost 400 feet along a ditch before hitting a tree. The driver, an … Read more
The Ironwood Chamber of Commerce has announced their regular meeting will be held on Wednesday at the Iron County Courthouse, and after that, a Spooky Halloween Trail Walk Planning meeting will be held. New and previous Spooky Walk volunteers are welcome to attend. And the Northern Iron County Engaged Residents committee is hoping to hear … Read more
At their meeting last Monday night, the Hurley Board of Education heard a presentation on replacing some of the current playground equipment is now over 30 years old. According to the Globe, Administrator Kevin Genisot said he’d applied for a grant from Enbridge and hoped to hear about it in the next six to eight … Read more
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
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
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
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
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 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
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