10/31/2025

IRONWOOD - The Ironwood Public Safety Department and the Gogebic County Sheriff's Office recommend Treating are between 4:00pm-7:00pm, Children to wear light colored clothing or have reflective tape on their clothing so they can be easily seen, Young children to be accompanied by a parent or adult, Trick or Treat only in their neighborhood, on well lighted streets, Visit homes with porch lights on, parents to know their children’s trick or treat routes, and for Parents to inspection candy before anything is eaten. 

10/30/2025

ASHLAND COUNTY (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved Enbridge's plan to reroute an aging oil pipeline in Ashland County. Enbridge wants to build a new 41-mile segment of pipeline to bypass the reservation of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The tribe and environmental groups oppose the project. They argue it underestimates environmental damage and perpetuates fossil fuel use. The opponents are suing to reverse state construction permits. Enbridge has used Line 5 to transport crude oil and natural gas liquids since 1953. The company calls the federal approval a major milestone.

10/30/2025

HURLEY - The Iron County Board of Supervisors have approved the hiring of a finance director, a move supporting a Finance Committee recommendation. Supervisor Paul Mullard cast the only dissenting vote at Tuesday’s meeting. The decision, following the appointment of county manager Jay Sween, aims to resolve past budgetary problems and navigate increasingly complex regulations. According to Sween and board member Mario Loreti, the new director is expected to be more cost-effective than hiring consultants, will streamline financial operations, and prevent fraud. County staff will now advertise the open position and begin interviewing.