4/21/2025

IRONWOOD – The state average gas price is slightly higher this week.  AAA of Michigan reports drivers are now paying an average of $3.15 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas. That puts Michigan level with the national average at that price, that price is still 45 cents less than this time last year. In Upper Michigan, the lowest average is in Houghton County at $2.96 per gallon. The highest is in Ontonagon County at $3.29.  Ironwood prices at $3.07 this morning.  Gas prices lower in parts of Northern Wisconsin at $2.85. 

4/21/2025

IRONWOOD  - Easter Services at the historic Ironwood Theatre drew around 300 people yesterday.   Range Community Bible Church in Hurley provided the Easter Services at the Theatre.

4/21/2025

ASHLAND - A nonprofit peer support organization in Ashland may have to close its doors soon. Genesis 1990 opened as a National Institute of Mental Health-funded demonstration project in August of 1990. The organization provides mental health support in the form of men’s and women’s groups, a recovery group and walk-in Narcan distribution among other services. The center will not be receiving a $30,000 grant from the state as it has in the past. Although the center has applied for other grant funding, if and when those funds come through leaves a gap in finances for the center. The thing that makes Genesis 1990 special is that although one can find counseling elsewhere, the relationships formed through peer support can be invaluable in helping someone who is struggling see the light at the end of the tunnel. The center is selling cookbooks as part of its fundraising effort and has started a GoFundMe page. More information is available on Genesis 1990’s Facebook page.