Two men have been arrested in connection with the sale of methamphetamine in Ontonagon. Upmatters.com says detectives from the Upper Peninsula Enforcement Team made the arrests this past Wednesday following a three month investigation based on information that the suspects had been distributing large amounts of methamphetamine. A traffic stop conducted by state troopers revealed … Read more
The mystery of the break in the waterline in Ironwood has been solved. Specialists using wireless water leak detectors determined that the leak was in a large 4” private line leading to the former Josephson’s Nursing Home. According to the Daily Globe, City Manager Scott Erickson said the leak went undetected due to the fact … Read more
Wakefield City Manager Robert Brown in a press release says the Boil Water Advisory for the city has been lifted. The city has taken the necessary corrective steps to restore the quality of the water within the Wakefield system. Crews have made sure there is adequate pressure, chlorine levels have been restored and bacteriological monitoring … Read more
The City of Ashland is seeking sealed proposals from qualified persons or firms to contract for consulting services to guide a Strategic Planning process for the City. Consultants are invited to submit a proposal which includes an outline of their experience and qualifications in performing work directly related to the services required. Strategic planning determines … Read more
This years water and sewer projects in Bessemer are a go. The city is opening up the bidding process after receiving the OK from the U.S. Department of Ag-Rural Development division. According to the Daily Globe, Darren Pionk of C2AE Engineering says eight contractors thusfar have said they might bid on the project. Those companies … Read more
A man traveling south with a group of snowmobilers was thrown from his vehicle onto Old Highway 51 and was killed in Mercer over the weekend. A 911 call said a man was lying unconscious on the roadway but was still breathing. The unidentified man was attended by Iron County Sheriff’s officers who responded to … Read more
The city of Wakefield has issued a boil water advisory for residents after a Sunday pump station error created problems with water clarity and pressure and — in some cases — a loss of service. City Manager Robert Brown Jr. said in a press release yesterday residents should not drink the water without boiling it … Read more
The Sheriff’s Office wants Wakefield residents to know that areas of town may still be without water service. City of Wakefield public works staff have been working to restore service. The City is aware that the water pressure issue is impacting the entire community. It is believed the issue was created by a communication error … Read more
Areas around Ironwood will be seeing many sewer and water projects at work this summer, including major reconstruction on Lake Avenue. According to the Daily Globe, Scott Erickson, Ironwood’s city manager says Van Buskirk Road, East Ayer Street, downtown and Lake Avenue projects will begin once contractor bids are awarded. The largest portion with the … Read more
Maximum vehicle axle loads will be reduced to 65% beginning at 9am on Tuesday, in Ontonagon, Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw counties. The four county’s road commission officials say this is subject to change, based on weather and road conditions. Of note, no individual load limit signs will be posted on county roads, but these restrictions … Read more