Wakefield Library Board Has New Members

Monday night in Wakefield, the City Council announced two appointments to the library board. According to the Daily Globe, Mayor Dale White selected Alicia D. Riley to fill a full term vacancy on the board. Riley said she and her children have seen great benefit from the library in Wakefield and wanted to see it … Read more

Issues With Medical Marijuana Caregivers Prompt Discussion Among Ironwood Officials

The Ironwood City Commission and the Ironwood Planning Commission in a work session last week, discussed different options for regulating medical marijuana caregivers in the city. According to the Daily Globe, Director of Community Development Tom Bergman presented the group with five options on the subject. Historically, caregivers are allowed to grow medical marijuana for … Read more

Additional ARPA Homeowner Assistance Is Now Available

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority has launched a new program to help homeowners with additional financial help to pay bills and stay in their homes. Funds allocated under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to the Michigan Homeowner Association can help pay delinquent mortgages, property tax and/or condominium payments, … Read more

Nordic Ski Event Shows Potential of Developing Local Trail Systems

The Second Annual Project Connect Fun Nordic Relay was this past Saturday, and skiers were able to use special trail connections between ABR, Wolverine, Miners Memorial Park and Iron Belle Trails. According to the Daily Globe, the event wasn’t a competition, rather a relay that allowed skiers to experience the trail systems at their leisure. … Read more

Hurley Lookins Elsewhere For Grant Assistance

At their last meeting in January, the Hurley City Council was told by a consultant of MSA Professional Services that 2022 would be the last year to apply for the Community Development Block Grant Program in its current incarnation. The Daily Globe reports, that starting next year, completing engineering studies would not guarantee a city … Read more

Emberlight Festival Recruiting Area Youth

The Emberlight Festival is looking for their next class of Emberlight Ambassadors. The Ambassador Program offers a unique opportunity to learn and develop skills at the professional level with the help of mentors. Kids ages 16-21 enjoy once in a lifetime experiences like working with Emberlight’s performers and filmmakers, as well as attending workshops with … Read more

Anderson Bluff & River Trail Foundation Hold Event

Tomorrow at 9 am, the Project Connect Nordic Ski Event hosted by the Anderson Bluff and River Trail Foundation, Inc. takes place in Ironwood. The ABR Foundation seeks to connect all Gogebic Range communities via world-class Nordic Ski Trails. The event is a unique opportunity to ski four trail systems from ABR Ski Trails to … Read more

Summer Jobs Available With the Iron County 4H

Iron County 4H is currently looking for Summer Assistants. This would be a great summer job for a young adult who is pursuing a career in education or other related field. It is preferred that applicants are 21 years or older, however, young adults 18+ are welcomed to apply and will be considered for this … Read more