NICER (Northern Iron County Engaged Residents) is looking to plan and organize a second capital Improvement project in the community. This will be done similarly to the NICER Community Garden that we constructed last year in Montreal. NICER needs input from residents to set the direction of the next project and to assure that the … Read more
Preparations are underway for this year’s Art in the Park. The event takes place Saturday starting at noon at the entrance of the Miner’s Memorial Heritage Park, with the Grand Opening and a special opening treat from Emberlight’s Poet Laureate, Christy Schwan. The installations of Art in the Park will be open to the public … Read more
The first Farmer’s Market of the season is this Friday in conjunction with downtown First Friday, featuring locally and regionally grown produce, handmade durable crafts, and delicious cottage baked goods. Markets will be held on Fridays from 4 to 6 pm. This Friday and the 15th the Market will be held at City Square. Friday … Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has identified projects in the U.P. that could benefit from an infusion of funds. Projects in the U.P., including those in Ontonagon, Bay, Cheboygan, Delta, Iosco, Mackinac, Monroe, Saginaw, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties have all been earmarked. In Ontonagon County, funding of $1.4 million to renovate and preserve the … Read more
Although it rained on and off all weekend, that didn’t stop anglers from fishing at a number of lakes during the Mercer Open All Species Fishing Tournament. As reported by the Daily Globe, it’s the second year of the tournament in its current form according to Melissa Biszak, executive director of the Mercer Chamber, the … Read more
The Michigan Department of Transportation is holding a virtual Workbench tomorrow at noon. Nicole Dungey will discuss the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program. The MDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program is a federally required program designed to ensure that firms owned and controlled by minorities, women, and other socially and economically disadvantaged persons have the opportunity to … Read more
At its monthly meeting last week, the Wakefield-Marenisco School Board said goodbye to long-time business manager Tina Trevarthen, as it was her last meeting, and also welcomed Tracey Hand to the position. The Daily Globe reports Hand has been training with Trevarten for several months. Board president Brad Dalbec announce that he will not be … Read more
This Friday, local business Stormy Kromer will welcome a new, albeit well know CEO. Owner and CEO Bob Jacquart will step down and his daughter Gina Thorsen will take over. As reported byUpperMichiganSource.com, Jacquart worked as a sewing machine operator, purchaser, manager, and CEO, and plans to continue on as a mentor. Thorsen says it’s … Read more
A new program designed to maximize safety for those who require constant supervision and their caretakers is coming soon to Gogebic and Iron Counties. The Gogebic County Sheriff’s office has announced that Project Lifesaver will provide small transmitters worn by someone with dementia for example. The transmitter sends out a signal specific to that person … Read more
Three local projects have been awarded Jonathan A. Erickson grants. The Daily Globe reports the Gogebic Range Health Foundation made the announcement that the Emberlight Ambassador Leadership Program, the Wakefield-Marenisco School Youth Skatepark Project and the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department for Project Life Saver would receive grants. The goal of the Erickson Fund is to … Read more