GCC Looking for Coaches for Sports Programs

Now that GCC has a new athletic director in place, recruiting coaches for existing programs and planning to add new sports to the curriculum is a priority. According to the DailyGlobe, Gogebic has hired a women’s basketball coach and is looking for a new softball coach as well as another for the volleyball program the … Read more

Bessemer Says No to Request for Rate Increase

The Bessemer City Council at their meeting on Monday voted against a request for a rate increase from the contractor that provides landscape care services at Hillcrest Cemetary. According to the Daily Globe, Saari’s Lawn Service requested an increase in its fee due to inflation. The request was for an additional $300 per cutting. The … Read more

Local Charity Receives Assistance from National Philanthropic Program

The Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the State Farm Neighborhood Assist program. This spring, more than 88,000 people cast votes in support of their favorite causes, resulting in 100 communities in 34 state receiving a grant through the program. The check presentation was held this past Tuesday at the … Read more

Volunteer Training for Victim Services Slated for This Weekend

The Gogebic County Victim Services Unit is still seeking volunteers. The unit responds to requests for service locally as well as requests in Iron county. Volunteers go through intensive training and then train on the job with a seasoned volunteer. Applicants must havea clean record, valid drivers license and the time to volunteer and attend … Read more

Airport Manager Suprises Board With Resignation

The Gogebic-Iron County Airport is looking for a new manager as of this past Monday’s Airport Board meeting At the end of the board’s meeting, Michael Harma announced his resignation, stating that this was his last board meeting and his last day would be August 10th, according to the Daily Globe. None of the Board … Read more

Four Days of Ironwood Tradition Begin Wednesday

Festival Ironwood is just a few days away, being held at Ironwood’s Historic Depot Park Wednesday through Saturday. There will be four days of sports activities, food, live music, exhibits, a car show, and crafts/artisan vendors. In conjunction, Stormy Kromer will be holding their 8th Annual Warehouse Sale, and the Historic Ironwood Theatre will host … Read more

Michigan’s Only PRCA Rodeo Held In Iron River

The population of Iron River increased dramatically this weekend as folks traveled from around the region for the only PRCA-sanctioned rodeo in the state of Michigan. The U.P. Championship Rodeo has been hosted in Iron River since 1968. Friday kicked off the weekend with Market Days, the crowning of Miss U.P. Rodeo Queen, Zoey Poupore … Read more

Ironwood Planning Commission Recommends New Zoning Map and Ordinances

The Ironwood Planning Commission at their regular meeting this past Thursday, recommended the adoption of a new zoning map and zoning ordinance to the city commission. According to the Daily Globe, incorporation of new ways to implements retail marijuana establishments, including the number of licenses that the city will reward to applicants was discussed, as … Read more

If You Love Strawberries, Hit the Ironwood Farmer’s Market

Tomorrow is Strawberry Shortcake Day at the Iron County Farmer’s Market, downtown from 10 am to 1 pm. Fresh berries and homemade shortcake will be available to go. Berries re picked fresh by Market volunteers at Rowe’s Berry Farm in Gurney, Wisconsin and market vendors bake the shortcake. Gluten-free options are available. Proceeds from the … Read more