Not too hot, not too cold…just about right describes the weather for Hurley’s Fesivale italiano this past weekend. The Globe reports a great crowd for the event with folks of all ages in attendance. A three block area of the main street was blocked off, to allow for vendors with everything from jewelry and clothing … Read more
The Ironwood Theater has received a grant from the Michigan Community Service Commission. The commission awarded $10,000 to 26 organizations across the state hosting volunteer projects for the 9/11 National Day of Service. Through these projects, volunteers will serve veterans, military personnel and first responders, and also focus on environmental improvement and disaster preparedness. Funding … Read more
The Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency will be holding its quarterly Emergency Food Assistance distribution today at the Community Action Agency at 20146 Highway M28 from 12n to 2:30 pm, and tomorrow at the Bessemer VFW from 10 am to 1 pm, and at the Ontonagon Community Agency from 2 pm to 4 pm . Future … Read more
The Daily Globe newspaper has announced that Saturday was the last time the daily edition of the newspaper would be printed, as the publication will change to a weekly format starting this week. The Globe reports it will be published on Thursdays and mailed to subscribers and will continue to be available in boxes and … Read more
The Ashland City Council voted to give the Fire Department the go-ahead to apply for a $10,000 grant to replace their 25 year-old HazMat Response Team’s trailer. According to the Daily Press, the department has a wide range of equipment designed to handle various spills and gas leaks, including containment equipment. The team is also … Read more
With Fall on the way, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to remind you to choose your firewood carefully. Using wood that comes from outside the area you’re staying in could spread invasive species of insects that are harmful to trees. In the U.P., beech and ash trees as well as invasive species are … Read more
Construction of a new housing development on the eastern side of Ashland is about to begin. According to the DailyPress, although it’s taken longer than anticipated, the construction on the Commonwealth Development of Middletown should start in a couple of weeks. The 50 two and three bedroom apartments were due to start building in July, … Read more
The Iron County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted for an increase of an $1.25 an hour for all county employees. According to the Daily Globe, the county finance committee previously recommended that the board increase county employee wages by 4.5%. The committee concluded that a percentage increase would only widen the gap between the … Read more
Labor Day Weekend wraps up the summer, and in Hurley Festivale Italiano is celebrates the end of the season and the area’s Italian heritage. The fun starts Saturday morning at 11 am with the Kidz Zone and Arts & Crafts, Flea Market and Food Vendors. There’s still time to sign up for the Bank Club … Read more
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