The Wakefield-Marenisco school board has voted on mandatory masks for students while riding the bus, but not on school property. Although the board’s motion strongly suggests masking regardless of vaccination status, they stopped short of making masks mandatory, unless advisories from national, regional and state health officials state that it becomes necessary. The masking policy … Read more
Several businesses in Ironwood had a couple of special guests on Tuesday. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrest kicked off their U.P. Jobs Tour with a visit to Jacquart Fabric Products and Cold Iron Brewing. While touring Jacquart, Whitmer said the U.P. is an important part of the Michigan Jumpstart Initiative, and the … Read more
The Hurley School board on Monday night approved adopting the current recommendation by the CDC regarding close contact with persons exposed to COVID-19 positive people. The board also decided to continue to make masking optional rather than mandatory at the start of the fall semester. Masking will still be required with all school transportation to … Read more
With school starting next week, a large number of concerned parents were on hand for the regular Ironwood board of education meeting Monday night. Parents expressed views on both sides of the masking issue, with some threatening to withdraw their children if schools made masking mandatory. Superintendent Travis Powell said that at present the health … Read more
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is expected to visit several locations across the U.P. this week, in order to share with citizens the Michigan Economic Jumpstart Plan. Whitmer’s UP Jobs Tour begins today, with the governor meeting with local government and local officials in the western U.P. Tomorrow, she will meet with leaders from a couple of … Read more
Gogebic Community College officials announced late last week the college will require face masks to be worn indoors. The decision is based on the recommendation of both the CDC and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Regardless of vaccinatin status, the expectation is that everyone wears a mask indoors. With the prevalence of … Read more
The pandemic as well as ongoing construction in Bessemer has prompted the annual Pumpkinfest committee to decide to once again cancel the event. With the ongoing construction, a few rainy days prior to the event could make parking difficult and might hinder folks from entering in the car show, the committee was also concerned about … Read more
The Centennial Gogebic County Fair is in the books, with exposition entries judging in all categories being judged throughout the weekend. The Northern Lights Quilting Guild spent time in their booth showing interested quilters new machines as well as doing outreach for the community. The different competitions covered a wide range of skills, from culinary … Read more
The city of Bessemer has been awarded a grant for a total of more than $450,000 going towards work related to the city’s drinking water asset management plan. The work will allow the city to update their management plan by reviewing and assessing current assets while ensuring the current level of service meets residents’ needs. … Read more
This past Monday night, the Ironwood City Commission approved demolitions and scheduled public hearings to address inaction on other dilapidated properties. The commission authorized opening bids for the demolition of the house at 400 E. Tamarack Street. The structure is already owned by the city. Opening bids for demolition for a structure on Garvey street … Read more