Waste Water Testing Shows Possible Spike in COVID-19 in the Area

Monitoring of wastewater in the western Upper Peninsula indicates the area could see another increase in COVID-19 according to the Western U.P. Health Department. The department, along with wastewater monitoring systems as part of a statewide effort to to contain the spread of COVID-19 have been testing local waste water. Routine testing has shown an … Read more

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The Hurley/Ashland co-op hockey team has received a $500 grant per player by the Hurley School Board during its regular meeting on Monday. The district has been a part of the co-op for the last four years and every year participation has increased. The first year the team had five players from Hurley and now … Read more

Ironwood Schools Switch to Temporary Virtual Learning Starting Tomorrow

Starting tomorrow, Ironwood Area Schools are switching to virtual learning. The information comes from a press release citing substitute shortages and season illnesses as the reason for the temporary switch. Normally staff members will continue to work despite being down with a cold or the flu, but this year, combined with COVID-19, the strain on … Read more

11th Annual Big Bundle Up Keeps Families in Need Warm

The Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau are asking residents to drop off new or gently used coats, sweaters, hats, mittens, and other warm clothing for the state Department of Tourism’s Big Bundle Up campaign. The 11th annual statewide campaign runs through January 7th. the program has collected nearly 200,000 warm winter items to help families … Read more

Longtime Gogebic County Sheriff Makes Announcement

Gogebic County Sheriff Pete Matonich on Friday announced he will be retiring at the end of the year. A committee of county officials, including the county clerk, county prosecuting attorney, and county probate judge will form to appoint an interim sheriff who will serve for the remainder of Matonich’s term, which ends in 2024. Matonich … Read more