The Ironwood City Commission held a special meeting yesterday to consider purchasing the former Sleight Elementary School. According to the NewsRecord, the parcel could be a potential location for affordable housing. The resolution would allow the purchase of the property for $180,000 with funds from the city’s housing development fund. The Sleight building was closed … Read more
The Big Snow Resort will soon have a new name. The Skinner family has purchased and plans to rebrand the resort and the mountains. The resort will soon be known as Snowriver Moutain. Black Jack will become Black River Basin and Indianhead will become Jackson Creek Summit. According to TV6News, the base area names will … Read more
The Copper Peak Trails Fest is being held on September 10th and 11th. Climb over 500 vertical feet. There will be a 5-mile trail run and mountain bike races on Saturday, with Kid’s 1 mile, Sport 8 mile, and Expert 17 divisions and new this year, a 3-stage enduro on Sunday. There’ll be cash prizes, … Read more
Ironwood City staff will present a draft of the boundaries for the downtown development plan when the Downtown Ironwood Development Authority meets on Thursday. According to the DailyGlobe, Director of Community Development Tom Bergman says the DIDA intends to create a tax increment financing district in the downtown area. The financing district wouldn’t increase or … Read more
The Ironwood Chamber has announced that the 13th Annual Bob Vaara 2 Person Par 3 Scramble is scheduled for today at the Gogebic Country Club. There will be men’s, women’s and mixed divisions. Cost is $10 per team. You must golf with at least one other team. A map of the tees will be given … Read more
The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners has adopted guidelines for their Rehab Emergency Repair Program after a public hearing during the board’s regular meeting. According to the DailyGlobe, the guidelines will allow the Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency to administer loan repayments and recaptured funds on emergency home repairs from the Gogebic County Rehab program. The … Read more
The Michigan State Police want residents to know there is another phone scam ring operating in the area. A person who pretends to be an employee with the Drug Enforcement Administration or other law enforcement agency calls and then tells their victim they have an outstanding warrant for their arrest and that the warrant has … Read more
The Iron County Farmers Market is hosting their 6th Annual Farm to Table Dinner on tomorrow evening from 4-6pm at the Market. The meal features locally grown vegetables, fruits & meats, with pork and chicken from Whitney Creek Farm. The event includes a social hour from 4-5pm, door prizes & dinner served at 5pm. Vegetarian … Read more
The Range Art Association invites the public to their 67th Annual Range Art Show in the Memorial Building in Ironwood. Hours are from noon to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday. There is no charge for entry. All art being shown is for sale. The Range also reminds the public that Art in the Park continues … Read more
The Iron County Health Department is holding a walk-in vaccination clinic, Thursday September 1st. Moderna vaccine, boosters and additional doses will be available. Vaccinations are available ot anyone 6 months of age and older. People 12 years of age and up will be seen 10 am to 2 pm. Children 6 months of age to … Read more