The Michigan House of Representatives is moving gun reform proposals forward. A proposal requiring people to safely store their guns passed the House this week with some bi-partisan support. It’s part of a package that also expands background checks and creates a red flag law. Democrats also introduced plans this month that would raise the … Read more
A Special Election is scheduled to take place in the City of Ironwood on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 for the Ironwood Area Schools Bond Proposal. The polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Election Day. The polling location is at the Memorial Building, 213 S. Marquette Street. Precincts 1, 2, and … Read more
Iron Ore Alliance celebrates 10 years of advocating for the mining industry. For the last 10 years the United Steelworkers and U.S. Steel have been working together in a partnership called the Iron Ore Alliance. The two sides may not agree on everything, but they advocate together on big issues, like the environment and permitting, … Read more
One of the people injured in a fire on Silver Street in Ishpeming Township has died. According to family, Glenn Andrews, owner of Glenn’s Smokehouse, died of his injuries on Sunday, March 19. Andrews was critically injured in a fire at 175 Silver Street in Ishpeming Township on March 5 and was taken to the … Read more
A new Democratic-backed bill aims to restore abortion access laws in Wisconsin to what they were just prior to last summer’s decision that overturned Roe vs. Wade. The bill would strike down the 1849 abortion law that barred the procedure in all cases from the time of conception, except for when the life of the … Read more
Statewide Tornado Drill in Michigan Tomorrow… The governor of Michigan has declared this week as Severe Weather Awareness Week, and emergency management officials are asking residents to take part in a statewide tornado drill at 1 pm tomorrow. During a tornado crisis, one of the most important things is understanding alerts, warnings and notifications, all … Read more
Unemployment in the U.P. Up Slightly, But Down From Last Year At This Time… The U.P. jobless rate was up by 0.6 percentage points from 6.6% in January 2022. The 7.2% rate is a sharp increase, however according to the labor market information director of the michigan Center for Data and Analytics said the increases … Read more
More Shopping to Become Available in Washburn… Another Dollar General store may soon open in the area. The Ashland DailyPress reports the discount store took the next step towards starting construction in Washburn, when the planning committee gave it’s final approval of plans for the store. The proposal for the new building has met all … Read more
Students Show Their Creativity During Special Exhibit… Youth Art Month in Ironwood continues with creations by the students of the Downtown Art Place exhibited in the concourse of the Historic Ironwood Theater, the exhibit runs through the end of the month and features work by students of Wakefield-Marenisco, Bessemer, Hurley and the Northwoods Christian Academy. … Read more
Utilities Remind Residents to Check Your Meters and Keep Them Clear… The snow keeps falling and gas and electric utilities in the area want to remind residents to check your natural gas meters, and keep the area around them cleared of snow. Piping and appliance vents should be kept clear of snow, and as you … Read more