Property values in the state are up by about 5%, and that increase includes Gogebic County. TheDailyGlobe reports the county equalization director Kathy Jo Koval gave the County Board of Commissioners at their meeting last week. Koval said the total value of the county’ real and personal property increased by 13% over last year. When … Read more
Property values in the state are up by about 5%, and that increase includes Gogebic County. TheDailyGlobe reports the county equalization director Kathy Jo Koval gave the County Board of Commissioners at their meeting last week. Koval said the total value of the county’ real and personal property increased by 13% over last year. When … Read more
In the coming summer months, several Iron County departments will move to a 4 day work week. The DailyGlobe reports the county clerk, county treasurer and register of deeds offices will be open from 7am to 5pm four days a week, if the county board of supervisors approves the move at its meeting next week. … Read more
A former Iron Mountain police officer’s sexual harassment and gender discrimination suit continues and the City of Iron Mountain has until Friday to respond to her allegations. TV6 reports former officer Teresa Williams claimed both her former partner Sergeant Garth Budek and Deputy Director Joseph Dumais subjected her to sexual harassment and discrimination during her … Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice, in support of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has filed an amicus or “friend of the court” brief asking a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit brought by homeowners affected by the ongoing dispute and standoff over tribal road access. WXPR reports the tribe took down … Read more
This week, all across Wisconsin, the annual statewide tornado drill will take place on Thursday at 1:45 and 6:45 as part of the annual Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness week. During the April 20th test, the National Weather Service will conduct NOAA Weather Radio tests that can be heard if you are actively listening to … Read more
Three lifeguards who saved the life of a pool patron at the Michigan Techinical University last summer have been recognized by the American Red Cross. 6News reports Leah Komarzec from Painesdale, Skyler Spitzley, from Ovid and Brett Ceane from Houghton, called on their American Red Cross training in First Aid, CPR and AED use by … Read more
Work has begun on the last of four bridges in Ontonagon and Iron counties that have been part of a $4.9 million project by the Michigan Department of Transportation. The work on the US-141 bridge over the East Branch of the Net River will involve deck replacement, substructure repairs, scour countermeasures, beam end repairs, steel … Read more
Governor Whitmer declared at state of emergency this past Friday for Gogebic and Houghton counties to help with the impacts of the flooding caused by the recent warm temperatures. The declaration of a local state of emergency activates local emergency response and recovery plans. By declaring a state of emergency, Gov. Whitmer has made available … Read more
As Bessemer begins its search for a new Department of Public Works director, the city council at its last meeting discussed collecting data on applicants applying for the position. TheDailyGlobe reports they also voted to post the position to the public after having an internal post open since the end of March. Neal Nelson, the … Read more