Little libraries help extend public library facilities into the communities they serve and are popping up everywhere, including Bessemer. The Recreation Committee is in the process of having stands built for the four little libraries that will be placed this Spring around the community. After putting their heads together, the Recreation Committee came up with … Read more
The City of Wakefield has announced the Municipal Building will return to normal operations today, a week earlier than originally announced. Services will continue to be offered remotely for those still not comfortable with entering public places. And since now it is also flu season on top of the pandemic, those not feeling well are … Read more
The Gogebic-Ontonagon Counties Great Start Collaborative and the MSU Extension Upper Peninsula will be accepting donations for the Gogebic County Eat Smart Knapsack Program to feed local school kids who may rely on school lunch for their meals during breaks from school. The collection of snack items like granola bars, fruit cups, microwave popcorn, instand … Read more
Beekeepers in the city of Bessemer are getting a break. The planning commission tweaked the right to farm ordinance at its meeting earlier in the week. According to the Daily Globe, the city will not regulate bees in areas that are zoned industrial or country estates, which are further away from the city center. Hives … Read more
The City of Bessemer is looking to create an ordinance that would prohibit signage from being put on city property. According to the Daily Globe, City Manager Charly Loper said it was discovered that Bessemer didn’t have an ordinance of that kind and that a public meeting on the matter will be held during the … Read more
This Friday is First Friday in Downtown Ironwood. The theme of the evening is Love Your Neighbor. The event kicks off at 4pm with Downtown vendors There will be complimentary wine and tea tasting at the Northwind Natural Foods Co-Op. The Downtown Art Place will host a free Make &Take, Time Again Studios will hold … Read more
The first reading of the amended ordinance that puts tighter parameters on dog owners was held at the City of Wakfield Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday night. According to the Daily Globe, The ordinance does not limit the number animals a resident can own but does hold other restrictions when it comes to the care … Read more
The Northwind Natural Foods Co-Op has created a new program to help kids in need. A Co-Op Family account will be available for anyone under 18 to use for a healthy free snack. The Co-Op invites the community to make either a monetary donation or by donating loyalty points to the account. When the account … Read more
After confusion recently by emergency responders on their way to a call, the city of Wakefield is considering changing some of the names of streets that are similar. According to the Daily Globe, the issue is not a simple one. There is no ordinance for changing the names of streets and changes could inconvenience residents. … Read more
Extension Iron County, Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank and a host of community volunteers put on another successful Iron County Mobile Food Pantry Event yesterday, providing meals to over 200 families in the community. Attendees had breakfast and received three bags of nonperishable food items. The Foodwise newsletter was given out and details onIron … Read more