LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking applications for the fourth round of planning and signage grant funding in 2018 for communities and organizations working on the non-motorized Iron Belle Trail. Proposals are due... Full story

A wind advisory was issued for northern Wisconsin through noon today. Winds of 15 to 25 miles per hour were expected, with gusts up to 45 mph, which could result in power outages. The warning beginning at 6 p.m. Monday was issued for Bayfield,... Full story

IRONWOOD — Community Mental Health, in collaboration with the Range Suicide Prevention Council, Cornerstone Church and various local school districts will host another Life Quest anti-bullying assembly for local students. World Champion martial... Full story

ONTONAGON — Organizers of Sunday’s 17th annual Hometown Christmas in Ontonagon have announced winners from their holiday festival. Winners in the lighting contests include: —Business Outside: 1. Peterson’s Cottage, 2. Strong Dental, 3.... Full story

Email calendar items and community news to [email protected] For more information, call 906-932-2211. Tuesday, Dec. 5 Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, Ironwood Memorial Building. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood... Full story

Wakefield Library plans story time on Saturday WAKEFIELD — A story time for children of all ages will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Wakefield Public Library. Christmas stories will be featured along with activities and a craft. A snack... Full story

By JAN TUCKER [email protected] ONTONAGON – The Ontonagon Village Council Monday approved a new agreement with the AFSCME Union, which represents the village public works employees. Village Manager Joe Erickson explained the contract changes... Full story

POLICE REPORTS Ironwood Township Michigan State Patrol troopers arrested Joshua Edward Hotchkiss, 31, of Ironwood, on Thursday for domestic violence near Northstar Road in the township. COURT CASES 98th District Court, Bessemer Nov. 27: Anthony... Full story

Monday Michgan Poker Lotto: 3C-10C-3H-9H-4S Midday Daily 3: 4-0-1 Midday Daily 4: 6-5-7-3 Daily 3: 6-6-9 Daily 4: 2-1-1-1 Keno: 03-07-14-15-27-36-37-40-42-46-47-49-53-54-56-58-63-65-70-75-76-80 Wisconsin Daily Pick 3: 9-6-6 Daily Pick 4: 9-5-3-1... Full story

IRONWOOD, Mich. — Gerald Dale Olson, 77, of Ironwood, passed away Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Range Funeral Service, Ketola-Burla Funeral Home of Ironwood.... Full story

IRONWOOD, Mich. — Opal E. “Jackie” Shouldice, 95, of Ironwood, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, died after a brief illness. Per her wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.... Full story

SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. — Solon Springs defeated Ironwood 66-52 in the season opener for the Red Devils’ boys basketball team Monday night. Ironwood coach Pete Lewinski said the game was close throughout the first half, but Solon Springs went up by... Full story

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — A strong, lanky Northland Pines team defeated the Hurley Midgettes 52-34 in non-conference action on Monday night. Hurley coach Steve Lombardo was happy to see his team get off to a good start and and take an early 11-7 lead.... Full story

MERCER, Wis. — Mercer led most of the game, but Mellen came out on top 68-64 Monday night in Indianhead Conference boys basketball. Mellen took a late lead, 64-61, but Mercer’s Alex Schmidt responded with a 3 to tie. Mellen got a steal on its... Full story

PAINESDALE — When the clock read 4:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon, Trent Keteri was hit with a sudden burst of nerves and his hands began to shake. The new Jeffers head coach was getting ready for his first game at the helm as the Jets took on... Full story

A lightning strike shortly after 8 p.m. Monday caused significant damage to the Daily Globe's printing press, leaving the paper unable to produce a print edition for Tuesday, Dec. 5. All local news from the edition was posted here at... Full story