At their meeting this past Wednesday, wage increases for elected and appointed non-union employees were passed by the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners. According to the DailyGlobe, most of the increases will be effective beginning October 1st. Another increase for some employees will also be scheduled for next October. Union contracts for courthouse and the … Read more
The 2nd Annual Mercer Backyard Barbeque hosted by the Mercer Chamber of Commerce is tomorrow at Carow Park from noon to 3 pm. $5 gets you a taste of all of the competing amateur griller’s ribs, butt, and brisket before the Master Griller of the Day is awarded. Judging will take place at 12pm. More … Read more
Now that GCC has a new athletic director in place, recruiting coaches for existing programs and planning to add new sports to the curriculum is a priority. According to the DailyGlobe, Gogebic has hired a women’s basketball coach and is looking for a new softball coach as well as another for the volleyball program the … Read more
The Bessemer City Council at their meeting on Monday voted against a request for a rate increase from the contractor that provides landscape care services at Hillcrest Cemetary. According to the Daily Globe, Saari’s Lawn Service requested an increase in its fee due to inflation. The request was for an additional $300 per cutting. The … Read more
The Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the State Farm Neighborhood Assist program. This spring, more than 88,000 people cast votes in support of their favorite causes, resulting in 100 communities in 34 state receiving a grant through the program. The check presentation was held this past Tuesday at the … Read more
The Gogebic County Victim Services Unit is still seeking volunteers. The unit responds to requests for service locally as well as requests in Iron county. Volunteers go through intensive training and then train on the job with a seasoned volunteer. Applicants must havea clean record, valid drivers license and the time to volunteer and attend … Read more
The Gogebic-Iron County Airport is looking for a new manager as of this past Monday’s Airport Board meeting At the end of the board’s meeting, Michael Harma announced his resignation, stating that this was his last board meeting and his last day would be August 10th, according to the Daily Globe. None of the Board … Read more
The credentials of one of the candidates for Bayfield County Sheriff have been called into question. The Daily Press reports that Tony Williams, who currently serves as chief of police of Iron River and who is running for sheriff of Bayfield, says being certified as an officer of the law is key to being a … Read more
Festival Ironwood is just a few days away, being held at Ironwood’s Historic Depot Park Wednesday through Saturday. There will be four days of sports activities, food, live music, exhibits, a car show, and crafts/artisan vendors. In conjunction, Stormy Kromer will be holding their 8th Annual Warehouse Sale, and the Historic Ironwood Theatre will host … Read more
The population of Iron River increased dramatically this weekend as folks traveled from around the region for the only PRCA-sanctioned rodeo in the state of Michigan. The U.P. Championship Rodeo has been hosted in Iron River since 1968. Friday kicked off the weekend with Market Days, the crowning of Miss U.P. Rodeo Queen, Zoey Poupore … Read more