12/12/2025

BESSEMER TOWNSHIP – Dennis P. Aspinwall has been appointed as the new supervisor of Bessemer Township.  After interviewing three applicants, the township’s Board of Trustees voted him in unanimously, with all members present, Aspinwall will be sworn in on Dec. 19 replacing Jeffery Randall, who is retiring.  Aspinwall beating out David Zazeski and Tom Novascone for the job.

12/12/2025

HURLEY - The Red-Light Rally Welcomed Winter and fresh snow last night in Hurley with a parade down Silver Street.  A poker run will take place throughout the weekend in Iron County, concluding on Sunday along with other activities this weekend.    

12/12/2025

UPPER MICHIGAN - Michigan’s minimum wage workers will see a paycheck increase this January.  On January 1st Michigan’s Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act will increase the minimum hourly wage from $12.48 to $13.73. For minors aged 16 and 17, the hourly wage will be raised from $10.60 to $11.67.  The hourly wage for tipped workers will also increase from $4.74 to $5.49.