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City Crews Were Busy Today Fixing Water Line Breaks

IRONWOOD, MI - Thursday, November 20, 2008 - Being careful not to disturb City crews while they repaired the break at the Ayer Street/Country Club Road intersection, our photographer found time during a lunch break to take these pictures. The leak was already repaired at noon, and the holes were all filled in after lunch. Another major break occurred in the Jessieville area as well. Once again our City crews were on the scene making the necessary repairs. The City's antiquated water lines and the sudden overnight cold snap contributed to the breaks.

Ironwood EDC Defers Balloon Payment & Swears In New Members

IRONWOOD, MI - Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - The Ironwood Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) held its regular meeting Wednesday at 10:00 AM in the Community Development Conference Room on the second floor of the Ironwood Memorial Building.

The first order of business yesterday was to swear in the two new members and one returning member to the board. The board previously had nine members. It now has ten. There was a mix-up in communication between board chairman Jim Huss and Mayor Noren. Noren thought Huss wanted to step down from the IEDC board. Huss, however, wished to remain. Noren and the City Commission initially ruled to fill two vacancies, effectively removing Huss from the Board. At the last City Commission meeting, Noren and the Commission corrected the mix-up by temporarily assigning a tenth member -- Huss -- to the Board. When there were nine members, five had to show up in order to have a quorum. With the increased number of members, six must appear at any given meeting in order to have a quorum.

Members present for yesterday's meeting included: Jim Huss (re-appointed); Debbie Bowles (new) ; Bob Schonberg (new); Mark Ruppe; Dave Ramme; and Jim Lorenson. Also present for yesterday's meeting were the following City Staffers: Dan Petersen, Community Development Director and Scott Erickson, City Manager. Donna Scorse, the new Gogebic County Economy Development Director, and Dr. Maria Toohey were also present. Representing the press at yesterday's meeting were Ralph Ansami, photojournalist for the Ironwood Daily Globe, and yours truly.

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

IRONWOOD, MI - Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a lake effect Snow Advisory that will remain in effect from 6:00 PM CST this evening to 6:00 AM CST Friday.

Expect lake effect snow showers are expected to increase this evening. Snow showers will be heavy at times and will persist through Friday morning. Total snowfall accumulations by Friday morning of 8 to 12 inches are possible, particularly over the higher terrain areas from Bessemer to White Pine and Mass City. Expect lesser snowfall amounts near the Lakeshore and farther inland from Watersmeet to Paulding.

A lake effect Snow Advisory Means Lake-effect snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas. Lake-effect snow showers typically align themselves in bands and will likely be intense enough to drop several inches in localized areas. Use caution when traveling.

Water Break On Ayer Street Creates Potentially Dangerous Situation

IRONWOOD, MI - Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - What appears to be a major water leak near the intersection of Ayer Street and Country Club Road was discovered at 6:15 this evening by Chronicle photographer Steve Frank. Frank called Negaunee Dispatch to report the leak.

The Chronicle recommended that travelers to Wal-Mart use US-2 until the leak can be repaired. The leak has caused an icy, dangerous condition at the intersection.

Signs of the Season

IRONWOOD, MI - Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - City workers Chuck Thomas and Neil Corcoran with the help of the City of Hurley's bucket truck began hanging wreaths, garland, and lights on light poles throughout the downtown.

The wreaths and garland were purchased from Santa's Wreath Company (Charles Moncher) and the new lights were purchased through the Downtown Ironwood Development Authority (DIDA). Donations from downtown merchants helped to fund the decorations.

Jack Frost Storybook Collection Drive Now Underway

IRONWOOD, MI - Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - A storybook collection drive is currently underway as part of the Jack Frost Festival activities.

New books can be dropped off at the Ironwood Chamber of Commerce office, River Valley Bank, Hitt’s Fine Furniture and the Ironwood Memorial Building. The books will be distributed to DOVE, Grand View Walk-In Clinic, and the Grand View Emergency Room.

This book drive coincides with the Jack Frost Festival of Lights Parade theme “A Storybook Christmas”. The collection will run until December 19, 2008. For more information, contact the Chamber or Commerce office at 906/932-1122.

Citizen Cane Receives Response to Hovey Complaint from Sen. Mike Prusi

IRONWOOD, MI - Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - Ironwood citizen John Cain recently received a response to his letter of complaint to Michigan State Senator Mike Prusi regarding the proposed Hovey Apartment Complex in Ironwood.

City to Hold Public Input Session December 1st

IRONWOOD, MI - Monday, November 17, 2008 - At the direction of the Planning Commission, the Snowmobile Committee met on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 to discuss snowmobile routes that would allow residents to access trails and businesses directly from their residence in the City of Ironwood. The group’s recommendation is to open all streetsin the City of Ironwood, with the following exceptions (in other words snowmobiles would be able to operate from residences to trails and on all roads in the City except for the following roads):PROPOSED)

Planning Commission to Hear Public Comment on Auto Parts Store Site Plan

IRONWOOD, MI - Saturday, November 15, 2008 - Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the City of Ironwood Planning Commission on Wednesday, December 03, 2008, at 5:30 PM in the Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Memorial Building, 213 South Marquette Street, Ironwood, MI.

Chronicle Adds Community Calendar to Website

IRONWOOD, MI - Saturday, November 15, 2008 - At the October 21, 2008, All-Boards Meeting, it was mentioned that the area needs a true community calendar where all of the area's schools, governments, organizations, etc. could post their happenings -- free of charge.