Seasonal drought conditions continue to spread across the U.P., and the state, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking residents to exercise extreme caution when burning and to consider whether burning at this time of year is necessary. Although weather has brought much needed rain to the area, the precipitation is not enough … Read more
The Iron County Airport Board held a special meeting to accept the resignation of the airport manager, Michael Harma, and to discuss the appointment of an interim manager. According to the Daily Globe, board member Jim Lorenson suggested that Todd Richter be named interim manager due to the length of his service to the airport. … Read more
The Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled work on a section of M-28 in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties. Starting Monday, M-DOT will resurface 12.7 miles of M-28 from Old M-28 to the M-64 north junction. The $3 million project will include asphalt cold milling and resurfacing, shoulder widening, aggregate shoulders, concrete curb and gutter, and … Read more
Ironwood received a visit from officials from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources late last week, touring city parks and other recreation facilities. According to the Daily Globe, Tom Bergman, community development director told the Parks and Rec committee Thursday night that the DNR was here to have a look at the lighted cross country … Read more
The Ironwood Chamber of Commerce wants anyone looking for work to know that there are part-time positions open working for the TSA at the Gogebic-Iron County Airport, and in some cases, those positions hold a $1,000 signing bonus. The TSA is holding a recruiting event at the Upper Peninsula Michigan Works office at 100 S. … Read more
This year’s Second Annual Backyard Barbeque Cookoff in Mercer was a big success, with local grillers competing for the best ribs, butt, and brisket. Best Ribs and Pork Butt were won by Arno’s KC, Best Brisket by 3 B’s Barbeque. The People’s Choice award was given to 3 Little Pigs Barbeque. Overall awards were given … Read more
At their meeting this past Wednesday, wage increases for elected and appointed non-union employees were passed by the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners. According to the DailyGlobe, most of the increases will be effective beginning October 1st. Another increase for some employees will also be scheduled for next October. Union contracts for courthouse and the … Read more
The 2nd Annual Mercer Backyard Barbeque hosted by the Mercer Chamber of Commerce is tomorrow at Carow Park from noon to 3 pm. $5 gets you a taste of all of the competing amateur griller’s ribs, butt, and brisket before the Master Griller of the Day is awarded. Judging will take place at 12pm. More … Read more
Now that GCC has a new athletic director in place, recruiting coaches for existing programs and planning to add new sports to the curriculum is a priority. According to the DailyGlobe, Gogebic has hired a women’s basketball coach and is looking for a new softball coach as well as another for the volleyball program the … Read more
The Bessemer City Council at their meeting on Monday voted against a request for a rate increase from the contractor that provides landscape care services at Hillcrest Cemetary. According to the Daily Globe, Saari’s Lawn Service requested an increase in its fee due to inflation. The request was for an additional $300 per cutting. The … Read more