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By ISABELLE KLEINSCHMIDT [email protected] IRONWOOD - As the season draws to a close at the Wolverine Nordic Ski Trail, plans are already being made for next year's trails. The trail hosted a slew of successful events throughout the winter months this year and is in the planning stages of next year's events and development. "We had a great year, and we're looking forward to next year." said trail member Deborah Leonard. Most recently, the Ladies' Lunch was held at the trail. Any ladies int...
By ISABELLE KLEINSCHMIDT [email protected] BESSEMER - Despite the snow and cold weather, Big Powderhorn Mountain held a tropical themed Hawaii Weekend on Saturday. The annual event was comprised of an on hill scavenger hunt with clues scattered throughout the slopes, a raffle, and prizes from the Powderhorn Gifts & Brews gift-shop. "Lots of people really enjoy the scavenger hunt." said General Manager and Co-Owner Bruce Noren. Skiers were given leis upon entering the lodge, which was...
By JAN TUCKER [email protected] Ontonagon County was one of only three counties in the Upper Peninsula which did not see an increase in unemployment in January, according to the Michigan Bureau of Management and Budget. In Ontonagon County the unemployment rate decreased from December’s 9.6 percent to 9.3 percent. One year ago that rate was 8.2 percent. Keweenaw and Luce Counties were the other two that experienced unemployment declines. Gogebic County saw a slight increase in unemployment from 5.4 in December to 6.1 in January. One year ago...
Monday, March 20 Gogebic County Human Services Agency Board, 9 a.m., Gogebic County Medical Care Facility, Wakefield. Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Wolverine Ski Club, 6 p.m., chalet, Ironwood Township. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org.... Full story