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
The Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce invites cyclists to the Mercer Fall Color Classic Bike Tour. September 17th. Ride 10,28, and 50 mile or Pick Your Distance Mercer Trail Rides through rolling hills, past lakes, rivers and forests. Riders can enjoy some leaf peeping while raising money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, $5 … Read more
The City of Wakefield invites the public to celebrate Public Power Week, October 2-8, along with more than 2,000 other community-powered, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans. Through the Public Power Coloring Contest, the city wants to engage students and the community in a way that will enhance interest and … Read more
The Friends of the Ironwood Carnegie Library are now taking book donations for their next used book sale. Newer fiction and non-fiction books in good to excellent shape as well ad DVDs and books on CD are being sought. Encyclopedias, textbooks, Readers Digest condensed books, older political or medical non-fiction and VCR tapes are not … Read more
The Ontonagon Village Fire Hall will be the site of a visit from a mobile food pantry. Wednesday September 7th. There will be supplies available for about 300 families on a first come, first served basis, and all one has to provide is basic contact information. Boxes will be distributed in a drive through format. … Read more
The new Cinema Series at the Historic Ironwood Theatre has kicked off with a bang, the September and October films are fully sponsored. The November and December as well as Winter and Spring events need sponsorships. Consider sponsoring a family matinee movie or evening adult-oriented film. Sponsorship is $200. With a sponsorship, you can choose … Read more
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital and Clinics has announced a multi-phased remodeling project, which will focus on updating interior finishes and remodeling designated spaces to improve safety and patient experience as well as enhancing workflow for staff. Future phases of the project are in the planning stage and will include remodeling pre- and post-op suites in surgical … Read more
A memorial service was held yesterday for a firefighter killed in the line of duty while working for the federal Craig Interagency Hotshot Crew out of Colorado. Collin Hagan was from Twin Lakes, near Houghton, and graduated from Jeffers High School in 2013, earned an associated degree in forest technology from Gogebic Community College and … Read more
The beach at Sunday Lake has reopened after a blue-green algae bloom prompted health department officials to close access to it on Tuesday. Regular sampling for E. Coli was done when microsystin, a toxin found in some types of algae was found. Summer is the high season for algal blooms that occur when the water … Read more