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
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