The Michigan Department of Transportation is holding a virtual Workbench tomorrow at noon. Nicole Dungey will discuss the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program. The MDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program is a federally required program designed to ensure that firms owned and controlled by minorities, women, and other socially and economically disadvantaged persons have the opportunity to … Read more
At its monthly meeting last week, the Wakefield-Marenisco School Board said goodbye to long-time business manager Tina Trevarthen, as it was her last meeting, and also welcomed Tracey Hand to the position. The Daily Globe reports Hand has been training with Trevarten for several months. Board president Brad Dalbec announce that he will not be … Read more
This Friday, local business Stormy Kromer will welcome a new, albeit well know CEO. Owner and CEO Bob Jacquart will step down and his daughter Gina Thorsen will take over. As reported byUpperMichiganSource.com, Jacquart worked as a sewing machine operator, purchaser, manager, and CEO, and plans to continue on as a mentor. Thorsen says it’s … Read more
A new program designed to maximize safety for those who require constant supervision and their caretakers is coming soon to Gogebic and Iron Counties. The Gogebic County Sheriff’s office has announced that Project Lifesaver will provide small transmitters worn by someone with dementia for example. The transmitter sends out a signal specific to that person … Read more
Three local projects have been awarded Jonathan A. Erickson grants. The Daily Globe reports the Gogebic Range Health Foundation made the announcement that the Emberlight Ambassador Leadership Program, the Wakefield-Marenisco School Youth Skatepark Project and the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department for Project Life Saver would receive grants. The goal of the Erickson Fund is to … Read more
The Mercer Open All Species Fishing Tournament is this weekend at the Liberty Way Tap House, starting on Friday and running through Sunday.. There are two divisions, Can-Yak, with an Old Town Vapor Kayak, Rod & Reel Combo and fishing equipment for first, second and third place, and the Open Division, with at least a … Read more
The Ironwood Area Schools staff continues to serve meals to kids in the community over summer break. Lunch is served at the Ironwood Depot Park from 11 am to noon Monday through Friday through August 19th. The Daily Globe reports that anyone 18 years or younger can pick up a meal for free. This includes … Read more
A truck driver has been killed after his logging truck overturned yesterday. The Bayfield County Sheriff’s office says the crash happened in Washburn, shortly before 10 am on Ondossagon Road. The truck was carrying logs, traveling south. Investigators say tire marks indicate the driver swerved off the road and tried to correct when the truck … Read more
The city of Ironwood and the Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency has received a portion of $1.7 million in Neighborhood Enhancement Grants. The Daily Globe reports that Governor Whitmer announce the grants yesterday. Ironwood received $45,000 and GOCAA received $35,000. The grants will help make necessary home repairs, energy-efficient upgrades, and neighborhood amenity improvements. Ironwood was … Read more
The race for Sheriff is the only contested race in Ashland County so far. With the retirement of Sheriff Mick Brennan, three candidates have stepped forward and announced their runs for the seat. According to the Daily Press, Ashland County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Brian Zupke of Mellen, Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Anthony Budreau … Read more