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County board seeks $299,900 grant for 2020 Iron Belle project

By RALPH ANSAMI

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BESSEMER — A resolution that outlines funding for the Bessemer to Ramsay stretch of the Iron Belle Trail construction project was approved by the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners Wednesday.

In February, the county board passed a resolution supporting submission of an application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for development of the three-mile non-motorized recreational trail.

The total project cost is $1,165,800, but it could be $1,428,000 if the trust fund money is approved.

Paul Anderson, of Coleman Engineering, and Scott Erickson...