5/14/2026

IRONWOOD – The Gogebic Range Trail Authority is taking advantage of improving weather conditions by smoothing out area trails.  On Tuesday, John Hellman & Sons helped add gravel on SL Trail 2 behind the transfer station in Ironwood. The trail Authority says that section of trail is still a little bumpy, until things settle.  The Trail Authority invites you to come to help them this Saturday for a trail-clean-up event on Bald Mountain Trail and trail 160. Volunteers are to meet at Hautala’s Bar at 10:00am Saturday.

5/14/2026

IRONWOOD - Bessemer Township Fire Department among other area fire departments will be at today’s Touch-A-Truck Show from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Gogebic Community College parking lot!  It’s an opportunity for adults and kids to check out firefighting equipment, meet firefighters, and learn more about what fire departments do for the community. This is a family-friendly event.

5/14/2026

MICHIGAN - The Michigan Department of Education announced Tuesday that improving mathematics and reading instruction will be the top priorities for its newly created Office of Curriculum and Instruction. The department said the office will continue implementing the state’s new literacy and dyslexia laws while also developing a statewide mathematics framework.  The office’s priorities also include expanding support for social studies and science instruction, along with continuing efforts to grow innovative and flexible learning opportunities for students.