The operator of the electric grid that includes Michigan, The Midcontinent Independent System Operator or MISO is letting people know there may not be enough electricity supply to serve Michigan and 14 other states this summer due to predicted warmer temperatures. That means the entire state could be subjected to controlled or rolling outages as … Read more
The last full-service gas station will be closing soon. The Lake Shore Holiday Station store West at 915 Lake Shore Drive W. in Ashland is the station and a lot of older folks with disabilities had come to rely on the service. Co-owner Jim Coffey has managed the store for the past 38 years with … Read more
The Iron County Airport has submitted the last storm water report taken recently to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and will finalize the summary report on the project and submit it to MDOT. EGLE will test those storm water samples for PFA’s, a chemical used in fire fighting foam commonly used … Read more
Members of the Bessemer VFW Post 3673 and American Legion Post 27 have been going out into the community exchanging silk poppies for a donation, with the proceeds going to help veterans through the Service Members Relief Fund. The annual Poppy sale provides help to disabled and needy vets in V.A. hospitals, as they assemble … Read more
At the City Council meeting earlier in the week, the Hurley street commissioner and water manager gave public works updates. Scott Santini said there was a serious issue with a drain on fifth avenue that will need to be replaced and the council voted to do so. He also said School District banners were put … Read more
The City Compost Site on Ayer Street is open as of today. Fees other than the Annual Commercial Tree Company Fee will be waived until June 1, 2022. On June 2, all costs will be enforced with the purchase of a ticket at the City Offices at 213 S. Marquette St. Hours are Thursday and … Read more
11 communities in Michigan are slated to receive a portion of $3 million in grants for infrastructure and public safety enhancements, including Ontonagon in Ontonagon County will receive just over $216,000 and Gaastra in Ironwood County will receive just over $103,000 for the replacement of water meters in each community. Governor Whitmer made the announcement … Read more
The Gogebic County Sheriff’s office is investigating used growing equipment and used supplies dumped in the area of the Ketola Grade. Dumping is illegal, and whoever left all the materials could face expensive fines and even criminal charges. The Gogebic County Sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information to contact them, and the Sheriff has … Read more
The Iron County Airport Board has authorized the purchase of two new vehicles to service the facility. The airport has been renting a fuel truck and has not been able to find one to purchase, so the board decided to purchase the rental truck. The purchase of a new operations truck with a plow from … Read more
The pancake breakfast held this past Sunday held by eighth grades students from the Wakefield-Marenisco School district raised $3,600 toward the construction of a skateboard park in the city. According to the Daily Globe, the breakfast held at the Wakefield VFW Post 9084, was the brainchild of students after being surveyed by the city planning … Read more