Transitions At the Airport, Board Meets With New Staff

At the most recent meeting of the Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board, members met with the new Denver Air station manager. TheDailyGlobe reports Chris Anderson, the current station manager will be moving to Phoenix, doing the same job as he is now in Ironwood with Denver Air. Anderson is training the new manager, Logan Olkonen. Anderson … Read more

Suspect Caught in Series of Burglaries in Hurley

A 16-year-old from Ironwood has been arrested following a string of break-ins and thefts. Vehicles and garages were targeted, and calls to the Hurley Police Department led to an investigation. Three counts of burglary and four counts of theft were referred to the Iron county Department of Human Services. It is believed the youth may … Read more

Community College Education Becomes Easier to Achieve in Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that tuition will be free at community colleges for those who graduate from Michigan high schools this year. Students can earn their associate’s degree or skills certificate from an in-district community college at no charge, saving students almost $5,000 a year. Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist said education is the greatest … Read more

SNAP Will No Longer Use Assets As Qualification for Benefits

Theres been an adjustment to the asset limit for those residents receiving food assistance from the state. TheDailyGlobe reports the District 1 Director of the Michigan State University Extension office in Bessmer Paul Putnam gave the County of Commissioners the news late in June. Most food assistance programs will no long use an asset limit … Read more

Crash Sends One to the Hospital

An Arbor Vitae woman was injured in a one vehicle crash late last month. TheLakelandTimes reports a witness reports Brooke Crandall’s vehicle sped up on her as she was driving on Lemma Creek Road near the intersection of Brandy Lake Road. Crandall lost control of her vehicle as she she took a curve in the … Read more