Ashland authorities are searching for an Ashland man who went fishing Sunday and didn’t return. The DailyNews reports John Stanslaski’s boat was found ashore and when he didn’t show up at work on Monday, a search was launched. Resources from several agencies were brought into the search, who were already in the area searching for … Read more
After three missed opportunities due to rough weather, the Octantis was finally able to dock in Houghton Wednesday morning.. The ship’s visit makes the second cruise line to visit the area this year via the Keweenaw Waterway. The 665’ Octantis is nearly double the American Queen Voyage’s Ocean Navigator ship, which visited the area earlier … Read more
The 2022 Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is scheduled for September 3rd through 4th in Wakefield. The Gogebic Range Gus Maker Italian Beef Sandwich Sale is being held Saturday the 20th from 3 to 7 pm in Wakefield at VFW post 9084. The menu features Club 28 Italian Beef and a choice of sides, chips, and … Read more
The Ironwood Welcome Center building will be closed through September 2nd to allow for refurbishment to the interior and exterior of the building, which will bring the center up to ADA standards. The literature portion of the building will remain open except when work directly affects the area and the parking lot on eastbound US-2 … Read more
Today is the Primary Election in Wisconsin. State voters have several races for which they must choose party candidates. In the race for governor, three republican candidates have a chance of taking on Governor Tony Evers in November. Mandela Barnes is the most likely Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator … Read more
Parents of kids who attend the All Saints Little Lambs Daycare Center at Our Lady of Peace Parish rallied in between masses on Sunday after the Church announced it would be separating from the center by December. Employees say they’re not sure what will happen, as All Saints is the biggest daycare in the area, … Read more
Work at the Lake Gogebic State Park boat ramp begins a week from today. As reported in the Daily Globe, repairs to damaged ramp planks will take about two weeks, with boaters being able to access the lake at four other points, Bergland Township Park, located 10 miles north of the park; a ramp along … Read more
A plan to cover the deficit in the village of Ontonagon’s MERs pension obligation after the sale of the Ontonagon Memorial Hospital in 2007 has failed. The village put forth a schedule of 2o mills over six years, and the county asked for 2 mills over six years. The village level millage was defeated by … Read more
The Gogebic County Fair Board Fair Coordinator has posted a request for help in getting the grandstand ready for the Fair. There will be a work bee at the grandstand Monday night at 6 pm. Anyone with carpentry skills or who knows a carpenter is asked to bring their tool belt and skills to help … Read more
The Gogebic Community College has announced yesterday it will resume hours of operation today from 8 am to noon. Regular campus hours will begin again starting on Monday, from 8 am to 4 pm. The Lindquist Student Conference Center will be open from 7 am to noon today, with regular summer hours resuming again Monday … Read more