The city of Wakefield has received word that two sources of federal funding have been confirmed. The new Department of Public Works site has now been given $440,000 in a loan of $198,000 and grant of $242,000, officially from the Rural Development Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Additionally, the city is expected to … Read more
Marenisco Township appears to have been the hardest hit by the storm that moved through the area Monday evening. There is no confirmation yet on whether or not there was a tornado in Marenisco, and data is being compiled to determine what type of storm blew down power lines and caused damage all across Gogebic … Read more
A Wisconsin man convicted of trying to kill another man in Ironwood has been sentenced to 14 to 45 years in prison. A jury last month found Benjamin Bozile, 31, guilty of assault with intent to murder. He was accused of stabbing the victim several times and slitting his throat. The victim was found bleeding … Read more
The Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office is reporting extensive storm damage throughout the county. There are power lines and trees down everywhere. It could be hours if not days until power is restored and damage is cleaned up. Residents are advised to remain home if possible. Utility companies and clean up crews from various townships are … Read more
A group of kids attending a weekly Hurley Public Library summer program found that they enjoyed learning about molecules and the states of matter just as much playing with bubbles on Wednesday at Riccelli Park. In addition to learning a great bubble-making recipe, the kids learned the three states of matter – solid, liquid and … Read more
The Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board has chosen Denver Air Connection as the recommended candidate for Essential Air Service to the area. The decision to choose Denver Air over the other two applicants was that Denver Air possesses jet planes as opposed to the propeller aircraft of the other two services. Boutique Air will be in … Read more
The Bessemer City Council approved the paving of eight “maintained” alleys on Monday during its regular meeting. The alleys will be about 10 feet wide with asphalt, as opposed to 12 feet wide with gravel. The alleys to receive pavement include: The three alleys north of Galena Street from Mill Street to Mine Street; the … Read more
Storm sewer issues on Galena Street in Bessemer have delayed the city’s water and sewer project. According to an engineer with C2AE, the project schedule is off by a couple of weeks. In a report to the city council earlier this week, structures are being found that needed repair or removal of them before work … Read more
The Waupaca Foundry and Upper Peninsula Michigan works is sponsoring the Ironwood Job Fair at the Historic Depot Park, from 1-5 today. Waupaca Foundry is now hiring grinding operators for 2nd shift. Grinding operator is an entry position for new hires joining the company. Individuals hired as a grinding operator will be assigned to a … Read more
Since the beginning of July, Gogebic County has seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases. As of the 20th, 33 people in the county have tested positive for the coronavirus. Cathryn Beer, health officer and chief executive of the WUPHD, said that the surge in cases was a result of several large, private gatherings over the … Read more