A survey by the Small Business Association of Michigan shows inflation, supply chain disruptions, workforce shortages remain the top issues that small businesses in the state face. Well over half of respondents overwhelmingly identified those three things as the biggest problems facing their businesses. On the upside, almost three-quarters of respondents are optimistic about their … Read more
The author of this year’s Great Michigan Read featured novel, “The Women of the Copper Country” was in Ironwood and appeared at the Ironwood Carnegie Public Library last Thursday. According to the Daily Globe,a At the “meet the author” event, local bookworms had the opportunity to ask Mary Doria Russell questions about what inspired her … Read more
The 15 residents of one of Bayfield’s oldest structures, the Schultz building are having difficulty finding new homes. The fire at 239 Manypenny Avenue burned their apartments to the ground, and although the communities of Bayfield and Red Cliff have been extremely helpful in helping the residents with a place to stay and other personal … Read more
Two officers from the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office were recoginized last week for meritorious service in capturing a murder suspect on Christmas Eve 2021. The Daily Globe reports the awards were presented at the Gogebic County Board of Commissioner’s meeting this past Wednesday. In a letter of commendation from Sheriff Ross Solberg, Deputies Josh Elias … Read more
City Manager Scott Erickson announced he was stepping down from his position last week, and made plans with the Ironwood City Commission at their last meeting on Monday how he will spend his las six week. His position as manager ends on June 6th, but he will stay on as city engineer until a new … Read more
The preliminary list of graduating students from Luther L. Wright High School’s class of 2022 has been approved by the Ironwood Area Schools Board of Education. The Daily Globe reports the list was approved at the board’s regular meeting on Monday. The board also approved the alternative education graduates as well as graduation exception request. … Read more
The Bessemer School board is going to have to figure out what to do about the light posts on Massie Field. The Daily Globe reports the poles are starting to show signs of age, and need to be repainted, as well as needing bulbs replaced. The board is looking at options, like removing the poles … Read more
Despite the recent snowfall, snowmelt is almost finished in the area, and of course, that snowmelt then has to go somewhere, like the Black River in Gogebic, which right now is at high tide. The Daily Globe reports there is no major flooding on local roads thus far, and it’s unlikely that there will be, … Read more
After Wakefield to have to claim reponsibility for recent sewer issues, the city has installed a weather station at city hall. The city had been using readings from the rain gauges in Ironwood, particularly at the airport, which can ary widely from what actually falls in Wakefield. The sewer system’s tolerance for heavy rainfall in … Read more
Visitor guidelines at all Aspirus clinic and hospital inpatient units across Wisconsin and the U.P. now allow two visitors or support persons per patient at a time. All approved visitors will be screened upon entering our facilities and anyone age 2+ is required to wear a mask throughout the duration of their visit. The new … Read more