9/08/2025

IRONWOOD – With Labor Day behind us the downward trend for the price of gas is picking up steam in Michigan. Drivers are seeing a double-digit decrease in prices to start the week down 13 cents from a week ago. AAA Michigan says drivers are now paying an average of $3.18 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas. That is 8 cents lower than this time last year and 2 cents lower than the national average, which is $3.20.  In the Upper Peninsula, the lowest average is in Dickinson County at $2.99 per gallon. The highest is still in Mackinac County at $3.44, Ironwood prices slightly above the state and national averages at $3.23 a gallon.

9/08/2025

ONTONAGON COUNTY - Ontonagon County’s combined fair and fall fest wrapped up yesterday.  Around 450 people attended over the weekend to see animals, exhibits, games, the car show and to take part in other activities.  The fair board will decide in the coming months on whether or not to keep the two events combined again for next year.

9/08/2025

IRON RIVER – Iron County, Michigan commissioners voted 3-2 at their last meeting to maintain local 911 dispatch services, despite concerns about staffing. The decision follows voters’ approval of two millages in February to fund the dispatch center until 2027. Commissioners Patti Peretto and Pete Judd argued against contracting with neighboring counties, emphasizing that the millage indicates voter support for local services. Peretto also said the board shouldn’t decide while dispatch services are still funded with 2024 millage. The next board meeting is on Tuesday. Gogebic and Ontonagon 911 calls are handled through a regional dispatch center in Negaunee.