7/06/2026

IRONWOOD — Gas prices in the state of Michigan are down 14 cents from last week dropping below $4 on average for the first time since April, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).  On average, Michigan drivers are now paying $3.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, down 25 cents from this time last month but up 80 cents from this time last year.  All local area prices now under $4 a gallon Ironwood and Hurley prices at $3.65 a gallon this morning.  Around the region Watersmeet at $3.98, Bergland $3.94, Ontonagon $3.93, Mercer $3.76, Melen $3.65, Minocqua $3.51, Ashland $3.43, The lowest prices we could find were in both Park Falls and Glidden at $3.42 a gallon this morning.   

7/06/2026

N. WISCONSIN / U.P. – Road projects starting today in Ontonagon County MDOT will pave the carpool lot at the M-38 and M-26 intersection work expected to finish by July 20.  Also Starting today, A $3.59 million resurfacing project on Highway 77 in Ashland County from the Ashland Iron County line into Mellen with work expected to finish by late September.  Starting tomorrow crews will begin resurfacing 1.5 miles of M-64 in Marenisco, that project scheduled for completion by the end of August. 

7/06/2026

BOULDER JUNCTION - Boulder Junction celebrated its second annual Parks and Recreation Day on Sunday, highlighting several park improvements, including the playground, The Glide Ice Skating Ribbon, and a new basketball court completed over the past year. The event included a ribbon-cutting for the new 18-hole Tall Pines Disc Golf Course, along with family activities, disc golf, the skate park, and playground fun. The Lions Club also served food during the celebration at the Sports Park and Playground.