Veteran’s Day Activities Scheduled Across the U.P.

Ashland High School students will host their 6th annual Veterans Day breakfast followed by their Veterans Day Program. Today, the Elks Lodge will host their 44th annual program featuring dinner, social hour and a guest speaker. Sunday morning, the Knights of Columbus will have an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at the Social Hall. Bayfield is participating … Read more

Highway Project In Houghton Nears Completion

Starting at 5 today, normal traffic is scheduled to resume on northbound and southbound US-41 in Houghton. RRN reports temporary stoplights on the Sharon Avenue detour will be deactivated and go to flash mode. The signals will be replaced by flashing beacons at Military Road and Gundlach Road as these intersections return to four-way stop … Read more

Vilas County Economic Development and Tourism Committee Gets News About Broadband

At their most recent meeting, the Vilas County economic development and tourism committee heard from the Vilas county Economic Development Corporation executive director on broadband development projects in Arbor Vitae, Conover, Cloverland, Lincoln and Presque Isle. The LakelandTimes reports Kathy Schmitz said the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has awarded the Lac du Flambeau … Read more

Iron County Passes 2023 Budget

At their meeting earlier in the week, the Iron County Board of Supervisors approved a budget for fiscal year 2023. The Globe reports that passing the nearly $2o million budget was followed by a public hearing during which the Iron County Clerk presented the nuts and bolts of the document. Projected expenses for the year … Read more

Mercer Chamber Establishes Clair d’ Loon Giveback

The Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the creation of the Claire d’Loon Giveback for 2023. The purpose of the grant is to provide the support to local non-profit organizations for tourism development and promotion of the Mercer area.The Mercer Chamber Board of Director’s will be designating $5,000 to award to Mercer non-profit applicants … Read more

Gogebic Range Health Foundation Launches Matching Fundraiser

The Gogebic Range Health Foundation has launched their Giving Tuesday campaign for 2022. The foundation’s mission is to advance community health across the Gogebic Range by collaborating with local nonprofit organizations and agencies that promote community health and funding community-wide health initiatives through grantmaking to local organizations and agencies. Donations made between the 15th and … Read more

Volunteer Opportunities on Parade This Thursday in Ironwood

The Ironwood Chamber of Commerce is holding a volunteer fair on Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm at the Ironwood Memorial Building. Learn about opportunities to get involved in the community and have a chance at a great prize. A variety of organizations will be on hand, including the County Fair Board, the Kiwanis … Read more

Bayfield Courthouse Renovations Underway

As the renovations to the Bayfield County Courthouse get underway, three courthouse offices will move and the courthouse and the annex will get new ventilation systems. The DailyPress reports the annex will have its roof replaced. Moving three court-related offices closer to the courtroom will increase the efficiency of workflow in the building. The register … Read more

Gogebic County Looking for New Members for Fair Board

The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from Gogebic County residents interested in serving on the Gogebic County Fair Board. Two three-year term seats will be appointed. The terms begin December 1, 2022 and expire on November 30, 2025. Interested residents should send a letter of interest and resume to Ramona L. Collins, … Read more

Stormy Kromer Boss and Chairman Of Fabric Company to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

A local businessman is being honored with a special award. News6 reports Bob Jacquart is being given the Micigan Manufacturers Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Jacquart is the Chairman of Jacquart Fabric Products and is in charge of Stormy Kromer. Jacquart credits the state of Michigan helped bring Stormy Kromer to prominence in the market. He … Read more