6/24/2026

IRONWOOD / U.P. - Nine Upper Peninsula businesses are receiving state grants to help strengthen Michigan's downtowns. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation awarded more than $1.5 million through its Match on Main program, providing reimbursement grants of up to $25,000 for new and expanding small businesses. Among the Upper Peninsula recipients are Z's Hometown Market in Wakefield with $25,000, L'Anse Beer Company with $15,000, and UP-N-Smoke BBQ in Ironwood with $25,000. In all, 69 businesses across Michigan received funding through the program.

6/24/2026

MICHIGAN - Michigan is taking another step to eliminate medical debt for thousands of residents. The state announced on Monday it will wipe out $74 million in medical debt for over 71,000 individuals. This is the second round of a program that began last year, which in total has now forgiven more than $200 million in debt for roughly 280,000 Michiganders. Officials say about 1 in 11 adults in Michigan report having at least $250 in medical debt. The state is working with Undue Medical Debt to administer the relief. Meanwhile, state lawmakers are considering bills that would offer more protection against medical bill collections.

6/23/2026

BESSEMER – ATV riders be aware on SL Trail 2 between Anvil Rd and Steiger’s Home Center in Bessemer the Gogebic Range Trail Authority will be replacing culverts in that section. To prevent trail closure, you are asked to please SLOW DOWN while work takes place.