Local session supports regional growth

By Pamela Jansson pjansson@yourdailyglobe.com https://www.yourdailyglobe.com/ WAKEFIELD – Roughly 60 people gathered on Monday at VFW Post 9084 in Wakefield, with one aim in mind: supporting development in this region. The session was organized by Mandy Lake, Wakefield Township supervisor and Bessemer city manager, who also acted as the emcee. Lake already has succeeded in getting the Michigan House of Representatives to include a $50 million […]

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Western Upper Peninsula Residents Call on Legislature to Support Copperwood Project and Give the Region a Future

Upper Peninsula Residents and Business Owners, Economic Development Leaders, Elected Officials and Labor Unions Reaffirm Support for Copperwood Project   MARQUETTE, Mich. — People across the Western Upper Peninsula are standing united in support of the Copperwood Project, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create good-paying jobs without compromising our environment. The Copperwood project is one of very few fully permitted greenfield copper mines in the United States […]

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Transfer Station Closed

Transfer station will be closed on Monday, January 13th through Wednesday, January 15th to complete the replacement of the facility’s compactor. Normal operations should resume on Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Grimsby to lead Gogebic County Chapter of MTA

By P.J. GLISSON news@yourdailyglobe.com GOGEBIC COUNTY – The spring season has brought a broad slate of new leadership to the Gogebic County Chapter of the Michigan Townships Association. At the most recent meeting last week, three of the four officers were newly elected to their seats. They are Larry Grimsby as chairman, Jeffery Randall as vice-chairman, and Betty Perkis as secretary. Maria Graser was re-elected […]

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Winter Tax Information

Dear taxpayer, It was brought to our attention that the Animal Control millage on your Winter 2022 tax bill was incorrect.  This millage has been corrected and revised bills were mailed to you.  If you have already mailed your payment, I will promptly issue a refund to you.  I apologize for any inconvenience or confusion that this has caused. I will be holding office hours […]

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Wakefield Township adopts ballot millage language

By ZACHARY MARANO zmarano@yourdailyglobe.com WAKEFIELD – The Wakefield Township Board adopted the proposed language for the millage renewal on the Aug. 2 ballot at their regular meeting on Tuesday. The proposal asks that the township collect three mills – $3 per $1,000 of taxable property value – for 2023-2026 for general township operations. Wakefield Township Clerk Jennifer Ahonen said that the millage will levy an […]

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Spring Cleanup and Tire Cleanup

WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP SPRING CLEANUP 2022  SATURDAY, JUNE 4—8:00 AM — 12:00 NOON AT WESTERN U.P. RECYCLING 519 North and on Planter Road/Chippewa Drive WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS ONLY- BRING YOUR DRIVER LICENSES OR TAX STATEMENT SHOWING THAT YOU ARE A TOWNSHIP RESIDENT OR TAXPAYER  ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: TIRES, REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVES, CEMENT, TV’S, MATTRESSES AND BOX SPRINGS.  THESE ITEMS CAN BE BROUGHT TO THE TRANSFER STATION […]

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The Gogebic Conservation District is Seeking Public Feedback

Please Take Our Survey We cordially invite you to participate in our 5 year conservation needs assessment. P l e a s e  v i s i t  o u r  w e b s i t e @ g o g e b i c c d . o r g  o r  u s e  t h e  q r  c o d […]

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Wakefield Township offers much

WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP – Wakefield Township is a premier place to live in Gogebic County and is also a fantastic place to visit during all four seasons. We boast some of the lowest taxes in the county, have some of the most beautiful landscapes on which to build your permanent dwelling or a vacation destination, and have helpful and friendly neighbors and residents. Not much has […]

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Garbage Collector & Truck Driver Part-time Position Available

Garbage Collector & Truck Driver Part-time Position Available PERMANENT PART-TIME – The Gogebic Range Solid Waste Management Authority is accepting applications for a highly energetic part-time driver and garbage collection laborer at its Transfer Station facility. This position has a high probability of becoming full-time in the near future. Education: High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 2 years heavy equipment truck driving experience […]

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