1/30/2026

IRONWOOD - Love letters opens tomorrow at Theater North in Ironwood.  The show features 3 different on-stage couples over the next 3 weekends.  Judy Holst is the Assistant Director.  Love letters open tomorrow with on stage couple Sam and Suzie Filipo, Next weekend with Ken Saari and Judy Whitley Yatchak and the third weekend with Bruce Greenhill and Helen Fashbaugh.  Shows will start at 7pm Saturday and 2pm on Sunday with a pre-concert start about a half hour before each show.  Details online at TheatreNorth.org

1/29/2026

IRONWOOD - The Gogebic Community College (GCC) Board of Trustees approved the resignation of President, Chris Patritto, effective July 1, 2026, at their regular monthly meeting and authorized administration to begin a search for his replacement.   Patritto has decided to step away to spend more time with family, which requires increased time, attention, and flexibility. Patritto has expressed willingness to remain in the role until a qualified successor is appointed or through a transition period.  The Board of Trustees, along with college administration, will conduct a search for the college’s next president, with a formalized plan to be announced in the coming weeks. Planning is already underway, including the establishment of a search committee to assist in the process.

1/29/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - The Michigan DNR’s Deer Habitat Improvement Partnership Initiative (DHIPI) is offering competitive grants for Upper Peninsula private land deer habitat enhancement. For 2026, the budget has been doubled to $200,000, providing $5,000 to $25,000 grants that require a 25% match. Funded by hunting license revenue, the program has invested nearly $1.3 million across 162+ projects over almost two decades. The expansion aims to continue to provide tangible improvements, build long-term partnerships, and benefit the public. Applications are due or must be postmarked by Friday, March 6, with notifications by Friday, March 27. Find the application at Michigan.gov/DNRGrants.