WUPM News

Gogebic Community College Board of Trustees Chooses Officers… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-020923-STUART-gogebic%20community%20college%20board%20holds%20reorganizational%20meeting,%20chooses%20officer.mp3 At the most recent meeting of the Gogebic Community College Board of Trustees, longtime board member Susan Beals was elected chairman of the board. The DailyGlobe reports that at their reorganizational meeting at the end of January, other officers chosen were William Malloy as vice chairman, … Read more

Bessemer City Council Chooses New Clerk-Treasurer… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-020923-STUART-bessemer%20has%20new%20clerk%20treasurer.mp3 The City of Bessemer has a new clerk-tresurer. The City Council interiewed a couple of candidates in a special meeting on the 1st and after decided upon Kristie Peterson of Marenisco. An official offer was made to Peterson on the 2nd. Since mid 2021, Peterson has been a … Read more

“Kinship of Iron County Looking to Revitalize, says new coordinator…” http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-020823-STUART-kinship%20of%20iron%20county%20new%20director.mp3 Kinship of Iron County has announced it has a new coordinator. Kinship is a non-profit mentorship organization that has worked with kids for the past four decades. Coordinator Carly Ekberg is looking to revitalize the program after the pandemic put a halt to regular … Read more

“Lac du Flambeau Tribe Blocks Access to Tribal Lands, Wants Compensation for use of Right of Way…” http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-020823-STUART-lac%20du%20flambeau%20barricades.mp3 Expired right of way agreements are at the center of the presence of barriers across four roads that block access to dozens of homes of non-tribal members on Lac du Flambeau Chippewa reservation land. As reported by … Read more

More Snowmobiling Deaths in the U.P.,… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-020723-STUART-vilas%20county%20snowmobile%20deaths%20rising.mp3 Vilas County is struggling with one of the deadliest weeks of the season, with nine snowmobile deaths in the state, five of which ocurred in the county. The most recent crash claimed the lives of two people. The deputy chief of the Vilas County Sheriff’s Department says most … Read more

Gogebic County Sheriff’s report another snowmobile fatality… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-020723-STUART-minnesota%20woman%20killed%20snowmobiling%20in%20gogebic%20county.mp3 A Minnesota woman was killed in a snowmobiling accident at the end of the week. In a press release from the Gogebic County Sheriff’s office, a 911 call was received shortly before 8 pm, reporting an accident. The 26 year old woman was traveling west on Trail … Read more

Snowmobile related fatalities and off roading or boondocking may soon be the cause of landowner’s retracting permission for snowmobilers to ride on trails across their property. The LakelandTimes reports that although there are speed limits imposed on riders in some areas. for the most part its the honor system for riders. Snowmobile club volunteers put … Read more

The water well in Greenland Township that the state ordered the Department of Natural Resources to shut off is now the focus of some attention. State Senator Ed McBroom and Representative Greg Markkanene are asking residents for any information on the source of that well. Old photos show the pipe at one point supplied the … Read more

At the most recent meeting of the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners, the board adopted a five year recreation plan for this year through 2027. The DailyGlobe reports that the board adopted the plan with full knowledge that there would probably be new ideas proposed by the public, like expanding equine opportunities in and near … Read more

A well at a roadside access point near the former Lake Mine in Greenland Township in Ontonagon county has been ordered closed. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued an order to the Michigan Department of Natural Resoures to shut down the water source this past December. The old well is still … Read more