STATE TO TEST PRIVATE WELLS FOR TOXIC CHEMICALS The presence of PFAs in the area of Gogebic Iron County Airport has triggered a second sampling phase of wells and waterways to determine the spread of those toxic chemicals into the land and water table. PFAs are found in class B type firefighting foams commonly used … Read more
IRON COUNTY FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR HEATING AND COOLING WORK. The Iron County Board of Supervisors approved a five year contract extension for Duluth based Jamar Company for heating and cooling work at the county Courthouse. The county will pay just under $60,000 next year which roughly covers half the cost of replacing … Read more
BESSEMER FOURTH OF JULY IS A GO!! The Bessemer Fourth of July celebration is a go. The city council gave organizers of the celebration the green light to plan in person festivities. Linda Nelson, president of the organizing committee said that at this time of year the committee would be putting finishing touches on the … Read more
MERCER RESIDENTS APPROVE PREMIER RESORT AREA TAX In yesterday’s Spring election, Mercer residents approved a half cent consumer tax to help pay for road and infrastructure costs. The Premier Resort Area Tax received just under 60% yes votes to pass. The PRAT is a consumer tax that allows seasonal visitors and part time residents to … Read more
WEATHER DELAYS START OF REPLACEMENT BRIDGE WORK IN ONTONAGON COUNTY The changeable nature of the weather has held up work on replacing two bridges over the Firesteel River near Greenland, in Ontonagon County. The project was due to start last month. The new bridges will be built off alignment to minimize traffic impact and should … Read more
DETAIL WORK UNDERWAY AS NEW CIVIC CENTER NEARS COMPLETION With the big work done, it’s now time for all the detail work on the new Pat O’Donnell Civic Center. Scheduling and shipping delays are proving to be challenging. Jim Collins, board chair says there are lots of things on back order but everyone is working … Read more
BESSMER VFW POST 3687 TAKES EASTER CELEBRATION OUTSIDE The Bessemer VFW Post 3687 for the second year hosted a COVID friendly Easter celebration organizers dubbed an “ Easter Egg Hunt in a Bag”. Dozens of cars drove on either side of a table stocked with Easter goodies and the Easter bunny greeting kids in cars … Read more
IRON COUNTY RESIDENTS GO TO THE POLLS IN SPRING ELECTION Iron county residents go to the polls today to cast their votes in Wisconsin’s spring election. All voters have the chance to vote for State superintendent of public instruction as well as for a judge in the District 3 Court of Appeals race. Voters in … Read more
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY STUDENTS GET TO “SLIME” THE DEAN. Students at Washington Elementary were rewarded for their fundraising efforts in the Kids Heart Challenge put on by the American Heart Association. The annual challenge encourages kids to practice heart healthy behaviors while raising money for the American Heart Association. The goal this year was $1500 but … Read more
BESSEMER CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO HOLD HYBRID MEETINGS. At their meeting last Friday, the Bessemer City Council approved a resolution allowing flexibility in meeting platforms for their first in person meeting in almost a year. The council met to address the subject in person meetings. The decision is in line with Wakefield and Ironwood, which … Read more