10/01/2026

DRUMMOND - The historic Pigeon Lake Field Station near Drummond could soon have new owners. Hans and Lauren Dahl of Washburn plan to restore the 86-acre site for cabin rentals, weddings, camps, and other uses. The state currently owns the property, but Bayfield County is negotiating to buy it first, then sell it to the Dahls. The county says the arrangement would help preserve public access while the Dahls take on the restoration.

9/30/2026

IRONWOOD - Gogebic Community College has received nearly $476,000 through Michigan’s Industry-Driven Skills Training Program to expand advanced manufacturing training in the western Upper Peninsula. The grant will fund a new training lab at Trident Maritime Systems in Iron River, while GCC continues using its Skilled Trades Center in Ironwood. The two sites will share curriculum, equipment, and instructors, bringing hands-on training closer to workers and employers. The project runs through June 2029 and focuses on high-demand manufacturing and maritime skills.

9/30/2026

IRONWOOD - There are a couple of candidate forums coming up at Gogebic Community College over the next week.  The first one is tomorrow for Michigan’s 38^th district senate seat between Sara Cambensy, David Prestin and Kelli Van Ginhoven.  The second will be on October 6^th between Brian Irizarry and Greg Markkanen for Michigan’s 110^th District House seat currently held by Markkanen.  Both will feature a meet and greet at 5pm with a forum at 5:30. Both Forums presented by the League of Women Voters.  The forums will also be livestreamed on youtube.