The Upper Peninsula Arts and Culture Alliance is looking for volunteers to help reach their goals, along with Board representatives from Menominee, Baraga, Luce, Schoolcraft, Chippewa, Ontonagon and Keweenaw Counties. The goal of the Alliance is to foster creativity, connections and collaborations between artists, historians, performers, organizations and audiences in the Upper Peninsula, all while … Read more
A new grant program aimed at entrepreneurs who’ve had trouble finding funding to start or expand their businesses in Ashland will soon get a leg up in the form of a $2 million grant from the state. According to the DailyPress, the program is aimed at historically underserved communities of color and sex that have … Read more
The light poles on Bessemer’s Massie Field are finally getting a much needed refurbishment. According to the Globe, Pole Painting of Maple Lake, Minnesota started working on repainting the light poles on Monday. The poles have been around the field since the 50’s when they were first installed and haven’t been repainted since the 1990’s. … Read more
Interim City Manager Andrew DiGiorgio reported at the last city commission meeting that the city’s fall cleanup days are Friday from 8 am to 2 pm and Saturday from 8 to 11 am. The Globe reports that residents must have photo identification in order to be able to dispose of their items at the Ironwood … Read more
At their meeting on Monday, the Ironwood City Commission said they’d be announcing the name of the new city manager soon. The Globe reports that commissioner Jim Mildren said the Michigan Municipal League was of great assistance in locating a suitable candidate to fill Scott Erickson’s position when he resigned in June. Erickson continued on … Read more
The Mercer Public Library is holding its Fall Celebration Auction in support of the Friends of the Library, now through the 23rd. The online auction features some 85 items donated by Mercer businesses, artists, and library supporters. You can preview auction items now on the auction website, 32auctions.com/mercerlibrary. Tickets are also available for the library’s … Read more
The MDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) 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 grow and become self-sufficient through participation in federally funded MDOT contracts. MDOT will hold a Workbench Wednesday today at noon. You … Read more
The Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the 2nd Annual Fall Color Classic and the Fall Classic Car Show this Saturday starting at 8 am at W.S. Carow Park. Registration for the Car Show starts at 1 pm. The show runs from 2 to 5 pm in downtown Mercer. Registration for the bike … Read more
The city of Ironwood has announced that the intersection of Lowell Street/Francis Street will be closed for the installation of new water main and sanitary sewer main. The street is expected to remain closed for the day today. Anyone with questions can contact the City of Ironwood offices. http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-091322-STUART-STREET%20CLOSURE%20IN%20IRONWOOD.mp3
A group supporting the $450 million proposed Line 5 relocation project gathered outside the UA Local 400 Office and Training Center late last week. The relocation project which would cover Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties, is estimated to bring over 700 construction jobs to the area is being reviewed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural … Read more