The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has said in its latest release of COVID-19 guidance that there are eight counties in Michigan that should still be wearing masks both indoors and outdoors, including Ontonagon and Gogebic in the U.P. Both counties are still experiencing severe levels of viral infection, and that could mean continued … Read more
An Ashland man is trying to convince city officials not to move forward with a housing development due to be built at the former Timeless Timber site along Highway 2. The Daily Press, residents of the area are objecting to 50 one, two and three bedroom apartments to a vacant lot near Walmart, saying increased … Read more
Mount Zion was taken over on Friday night by Gogebic Community College staff and their families as part of the school’s staff appreciation day. The Daily Globe reports free lift tickets and ski rentals, as well as having the tubing hill all to themselves was just part of the fun. Students were honored and invited … Read more
The Hurley Chief of Police has requested approval for a planned Spring cleanup. According to the Daily Globe, the Chief has asked the city’s Police, Fire and License Committee to approve plans to take the request to the city’s finance committee. Colassaco has obtained an estimate from the local waste management company for a couple … Read more
The Bessemer City Council has decided to apply for a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund in order to fund a section of the Iron Belle Trailhead behind City Hall. According to the Daily Globe, the council approved a resolution to allow Charly Loper to apply for the grant. The project … Read more
This Sunday, folks attending the Bayfield Winter Festival will be able to help local kids to have a safe playground by donating at the Bonfire Fundraiser. Besides a roaring bonfire, those attending the event at the Seagull Bay Motel will be able to have something delicious to eat, both hot and cold beverages, everyone can … Read more
Bayfield’s Winter Festival is this weekend and kicks off today with activities scheduled all weekend long to provide a variety of ways for people of all ages to participate with an event for everyone, including The Polar Plunge at 2 and wrapping up on Sunday with a Bingo Fundraiser for the Bayfield School Band and … Read more
The Canadian copper development company Highland Copper Company Inc. has initiated an updated feasibility study on its 100% owned Copperwood Project in Gogebic County. As reported by the Daily Globe, the company may initiate construction activities there later this year. The updated study will be made by G Mining Services, Inc., which also prepared a … Read more
The Wakefield Library finally has a librarian. Well, actually two. After almost two months without a librarian, Carly Rusch of Ironwood will be the new part-time library director. According to the Daily Globe,the library board approved her hire at their monthly meeting on Tuesday night. Rusch will work 20 hours a weeks. Lakin Ozzello, of … Read more
This year, Bayfield County will receive almost quadruple the amount of Emergency Food and Shelter funding that it usually receives, due in large part to funding again from the American Rescue plan Act. A local board of representatives from virtually every social service entity will meet to determine how best to use the additional funding … Read more