A new program designed to maximize safety for those who require constant supervision and their caretakers is coming soon to Gogebic and Iron Counties. The Gogebic County Sheriff’s office has announced that Project Lifesaver will provide small transmitters worn by someone with dementia for example. The transmitter sends out a signal specific to that person … Read more
Three local projects have been awarded Jonathan A. Erickson grants. The Daily Globe reports the Gogebic Range Health Foundation made the announcement that the Emberlight Ambassador Leadership Program, the Wakefield-Marenisco School Youth Skatepark Project and the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department for Project Life Saver would receive grants. The goal of the Erickson Fund is to … Read more
The Mercer Open All Species Fishing Tournament is this weekend at the Liberty Way Tap House, starting on Friday and running through Sunday.. There are two divisions, Can-Yak, with an Old Town Vapor Kayak, Rod & Reel Combo and fishing equipment for first, second and third place, and the Open Division, with at least a … Read more
The Ironwood Area Schools staff continues to serve meals to kids in the community over summer break. Lunch is served at the Ironwood Depot Park from 11 am to noon Monday through Friday through August 19th. The Daily Globe reports that anyone 18 years or younger can pick up a meal for free. This includes … Read more
A truck driver has been killed after his logging truck overturned yesterday. The Bayfield County Sheriff’s office says the crash happened in Washburn, shortly before 10 am on Ondossagon Road. The truck was carrying logs, traveling south. Investigators say tire marks indicate the driver swerved off the road and tried to correct when the truck … Read more
The city of Ironwood and the Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency has received a portion of $1.7 million in Neighborhood Enhancement Grants. The Daily Globe reports that Governor Whitmer announce the grants yesterday. Ironwood received $45,000 and GOCAA received $35,000. The grants will help make necessary home repairs, energy-efficient upgrades, and neighborhood amenity improvements. Ironwood was … Read more
The race for Sheriff is the only contested race in Ashland County so far. With the retirement of Sheriff Mick Brennan, three candidates have stepped forward and announced their runs for the seat. According to the Daily Press, Ashland County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Brian Zupke of Mellen, Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Anthony Budreau … Read more
Later this afternoon, the third annual “ Across The Borders” Senior Information and Awareness Walk will be held on the Iron Belle Trail, traveling from Hurley to Ironwood Depot Park from 5-7 pm. The Daily Globe reports the event will feature booths from more than 20 local organizations that serve and care for seniors. There … Read more
The Bayfield County Health Department has received a grant to make improvements to their facility. According to the Daily Press, the grant application was approved and the county was awarded just under $253,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act. The federal funding will be used to expand and improve examination facilities and to purchase additional … Read more
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority is opening their waiting lists for Housing Choice Vouchers, which may provide assistance to low income families with paying their rent. The waiting lists will be open for all Upper Peninsula counties, including Gogebic, Ontonagon, Houghton, Iron, and Keweenaw on the 28th and will remain open until July 26th. … Read more