12/04/2025

BOULDER JCT - Town of Boulder Junction Announces Winter Park Grand Opening, Community Ice Rink and “The Glide” Skating Ribbon Return for Season #2.  Preparations for The Glide began earlier this week.  Weather permitting, a tentative Grand Opening date of Saturday, December 20, 2025.  The Winter Park initiative, led by the Town’s Park Board, is designed to create a year-round, multi-generational outdoor amenity that draws residents and visitors alike. This year’s offering includes the traditional community rink complemented by The Glide, an almost 1-mile skating ribbon threading through the woods.  Typical hours for Winter Park are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting.

12/04/2025

IRONWOOD – The Ironwood Chamber says they have 19 remaining unsold Chamber Jack Frost Raffle tickets that are available for purchase at the Chamber Office.  The Drawing is at 2pm on Saturday.  There will be 10 cash prizes awarded.  Top prize is $5,000.

12/03/2025

UPPER MICHIGAN - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reporting increased influenza activity.  Health experts say it could be the start of an early flu season and urge people to get vaccinated.  Western U.P. Health Department Medical Director Dr. Robert Van Howe says there’s been some sporadic influenza outbreaks in the U.P. recently. He says there’s no cause for concern yet, but he says that means there’s still time to get your flu shot. Statistics show less than 20% of Michigan residents are vaccinated.