Despite the very cold weather and cloudy day, the 13 annual SISU Ski Fest was a great success. There were several classes of races, with almost 500 people participating in the 5k Fun race. Race Director Jackie Powers said this year was a much welcome return to normal after last year’s virtual race, due to … Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for public input on the proposed update of the state’s wolf management plan. The current plan has been on the books since 2008 with one update in 2015. DNR large carnivore specialist Cody Norton said public feedback is key to how the DNR improves the plan to … Read more
The Historic Ironwood Theatre reopens tonight for First Friday, hosting a showing of Disney’s ‘Iron Will’, based on the true story of a 1917 dog-sled race from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Saint Paul. Minnesota. Admission is by donation, which helps keep the Ironwood Theatre open. Everyone in attendance is reminded that they must wear a mask. … Read more
The Copper Peak Snowmobile Hillclimb is back with a two day event, scheduled for February 19 & 20th. It’s been ten years since the last event, which this year will include Pro Stock, Pro Mod, and Spirit King of the Hill winners along with sending its top woman, who captures the Queen of the Hill … Read more
The Ironwood Carnegie Public Library has announced that they have expanded services for library patrons. If you use the Libby app to borrow ebooks, Download Destination is now ready to use with approximately 41,000 additional titles. Other Great Lakes Digital Libraries available for access through the Libby app are the Lakeland Library Cooperative, Midwest Collaborative … Read more
A new program at a local food cooperative hopes to make fresh, nutritious produce more accessible to those in need. The Produce Double Dollars program is the first of its kind in the state, where customers can show their EBT card before checking out at the Chequamegon Food Coop in Ashland and will be given … Read more
The countdown is on to the 13th Annual SISU Ski Fest, coming this Saturday. The course begins at ABR Trails and ends in Ironwood’s newest park, the Downtown City Square. Racing includes the signature 30K, 15K and 5K Fun Ski. SISU is a Finnish cultural concept that cultivates a hidden reserve for when the going … Read more
The Hurley School District is applying for a Transportation Alternatives Program grant to cover the cost of building a trail along Range ViewDrive and Tenth Avenue into town to give kids a safe path to walk and bike to and from school. The district has contacted three different engineering firms for estimates of construction costs … Read more
Racers and race enthusiasts prevailed over bitter temps to attend the first day of the Ironwood Snowmobile Olympus at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds this past Saturday. No danger of the ice melting on the track, according to event organizer Greg Basom. He said first day of the races went well, with no incidents. All 52 … Read more
The Vilas County Department of Social Services has applied for funding through the American Rescue Plan Act funding for a county drug treatment court. The Director of the Vilas County Department of Social Services Kate Gardner said that the biggest component of substance abuse mitigation would be a drug treatment court. Gardner said the Milwaukee … Read more