The Ashland City Council voted to give the Fire Department the go-ahead to apply for a $10,000 grant to replace their 25 year-old HazMat Response Team’s trailer. According to the Daily Press, the department has a wide range of equipment designed to handle various spills and gas leaks, including containment equipment. The team is also … Read more
With Fall on the way, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to remind you to choose your firewood carefully. Using wood that comes from outside the area you’re staying in could spread invasive species of insects that are harmful to trees. In the U.P., beech and ash trees as well as invasive species are … Read more
Construction of a new housing development on the eastern side of Ashland is about to begin. According to the DailyPress, although it’s taken longer than anticipated, the construction on the Commonwealth Development of Middletown should start in a couple of weeks. The 50 two and three bedroom apartments were due to start building in July, … Read more
The Iron County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted for an increase of an $1.25 an hour for all county employees. According to the Daily Globe, the county finance committee previously recommended that the board increase county employee wages by 4.5%. The committee concluded that a percentage increase would only widen the gap between the … Read more
Labor Day Weekend wraps up the summer, and in Hurley Festivale Italiano is celebrates the end of the season and the area’s Italian heritage. The fun starts Saturday morning at 11 am with the Kidz Zone and Arts & Crafts, Flea Market and Food Vendors. There’s still time to sign up for the Bank Club … Read more
The Ironwood City Commission held a special meeting yesterday to consider purchasing the former Sleight Elementary School. According to the NewsRecord, the parcel could be a potential location for affordable housing. The resolution would allow the purchase of the property for $180,000 with funds from the city’s housing development fund. The Sleight building was closed … Read more
The Big Snow Resort will soon have a new name. The Skinner family has purchased and plans to rebrand the resort and the mountains. The resort will soon be known as Snowriver Moutain. Black Jack will become Black River Basin and Indianhead will become Jackson Creek Summit. According to TV6News, the base area names will … Read more
The Copper Peak Trails Fest is being held on September 10th and 11th. Climb over 500 vertical feet. There will be a 5-mile trail run and mountain bike races on Saturday, with Kid’s 1 mile, Sport 8 mile, and Expert 17 divisions and new this year, a 3-stage enduro on Sunday. There’ll be cash prizes, … Read more
Ironwood City staff will present a draft of the boundaries for the downtown development plan when the Downtown Ironwood Development Authority meets on Thursday. According to the DailyGlobe, Director of Community Development Tom Bergman says the DIDA intends to create a tax increment financing district in the downtown area. The financing district wouldn’t increase or … Read more
The Ironwood Chamber has announced that the 13th Annual Bob Vaara 2 Person Par 3 Scramble is scheduled for today at the Gogebic Country Club. There will be men’s, women’s and mixed divisions. Cost is $10 per team. You must golf with at least one other team. A map of the tees will be given … Read more