The Wakefield City Council heard public input this week from Harry Butler, regarding an easement at no cost across his property, provided the city would sign a 100 year moratorium on any motorized entry to the lake from that easement. Mayor Dale White thanked Butler for his attendance and said the council would make note … Read more
The Gogebic-Iron County airport board approved a request to seek bids for a project to expand the passenger area of the terminal from 18 to around 30 seats. The work would move the current air traffic organization office of the FAA to another area of the building. The board also approved a request to negotiate … Read more
The Gogebic-Iron County Airport recently approved long term planning of a combination of facilities in the main terminal. The board approved the project to allow for future growth and to improve efficiency. Mead and Hunt created the layout plan for the expansion, which includes multiple versions of general aviation joint use and would relocate buildings … Read more
The Gogebic County Fair opens on Thursday and runs through Sunday, celebrating it’s 100th year once removed (thanks to the pandemic) and with the all inclusive price program, you pay your gate admission and receive a wristband which will allow you enjoy the fair all day long or all weekend long, with the carnival rides, … Read more
The first incidence of the Delta variant of COVID-19 has been identified in Gogebic County, according to the the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Laboratories. There are two confirmed cases of the Delta variant in the county. Another six cases have been identified in Houghton County. Kate Beer, health officer for … Read more
The Gogebic Range Concert band will be putting on it’s first performance since the pandemic began and will dedicate their concert on the 10th to all those who the community has lost during the last year and a half. 2020 was the first year since the band formed in 1979 that they did not perform. … Read more
The “soft” opening of the Pat O’Donnell Civic Center was a popular event on Wednesday, with a steady stream of people through all afternoon. The newness of the facility was quite popular, the insulated concession area and heaters above the spectator area were very much appreciated, as before one had to hang along the plexiglass … Read more
Residents of Mercer and the surrounding communities gathered yesterday to celebrate the 41st annual Loon Day. About 250 vendors, local organizations and clubs set up tables along Lakeview Avenue and Railroad Street. The streets were closed to motor vehicles to make room for foot traffic. Vendors came from as far as Iowa and Florida, and … Read more
More than a 100 people were in attendance on the Ironwood Campus of the Gogebic Community College on Tuesday as prospective students toured the campus, met with staff and had refreshments. Visitors were given one on one attention as they arrived and had questions regarding the school’s programs. The admissions officer was on hand to … Read more
The community is invited to get their first look at the new and improved Pat O’Donnell Civic Center from noon to 7 to day. Folks are welcome to tour the facility and to bring their roller blades or regular roller skates to try out the new rink floor. Skaters will need to bring their own … Read more