The Mercer Library hosted its first outdoor movie event of the summer this past Tuesday. Folks gathered on the library grounds to watch “Matilda” on the library’s new outdoor movie equipment. There will be two movies a month through August. Free water and popcorn will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs … Read more
As part of the Hurley High School Northwood’s Manufacturing program, signage created by senior Ross Neimi marks the trailhead of the newly opened trail from Casey Sag Road to Foster Falls. Neimi designed and crafted the signage of cedar with industry grade wood carving equipment at the school. The trailhead sign was commissioned by Laura … Read more
Construction of the roundabout at the intersection of US 2 and 51 continues and as it does, Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials are planning the demolition of the bridge over US 2. Construction crews are slated to begin removing the bridge later this month, starting with the half of the bridge that goes over the … Read more
The annual Iron County Heritage Festival Parade and related events in Hurley have gotten the go-ahead from the Hurley City Council. The council at a recent meeting discussed the details of the event and determined that the festival could be successfully organized with COVID-19 guidelines as they currently exist within the county. The Iron County … Read more
The Iron County Comprehensive Planning, Land and Zoning Committee has passed a contested conditional use permit, allowing the use of 536 N. Falcon Road as a Tourist Rooming House in a residential-recreation zones district. The opposition to the CUP expressed concern over traffic, noise, trash, etc. Those on the committee responded that the CUP is … Read more
A pilot shortage will cause some scheduling changes for flights from Ironwood to Chicago, according to reports at the Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board meeting early this week. Due to the nationwide pilot shortage, Boutique Air Inc., is unable to have two sets of pilots for its daily Ironwood service to Chicago, according to Michael Harma, … Read more
The Ironwood utilities department began the removal of the blacktop on VanBuskirk Road between Pioneer Road and Normandy Avenue last week in order to replace about 800 feet of water main under the road. The city is also replacing the water main and sewer lines on West Pewabic Street. The replacements at West Pewabic and … Read more
The weather was “just about perfect” for birding, bike rides and barbecuing at Carow Park. The 15th annual Lupine Junefest Bike Tour, Mercer Bird Festival & Mercer Area Chamber Amateur Barbecue event attracted folks from several states. The weather, which peaked out at 82 degrees was great for riding. There were a half dozen contestants … Read more
Michigan’s state sponsored free weekend was very popular. Perfect weather and no need for stickers or to pay fees for activities in Michigan state parks. Lake Gogebic State Park beach saw a wide variety of water activities, like boating, fishing and camping. Added traffic from the Fireflies All-Lake Garage Sale added to the crowds. The … Read more
Gogebic Community College is preparing to repair bridges on the Mount Zion nature trail. In 2016, a hundred year flood severely damaged the two wooden bridges along the nature walk behind the ski chalet at Mount Zion. The college has had the repair project out for bids but has not yet received any. Contractors will … Read more