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DNR closes Black River Lake boating access site due to dam leak
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has closed the boating access site at Black River Lake in Gogebic County indefinitely due to an uncontrolled dam release. Since June 28, the DNR has received reports of extremely low water levels in Black River Lake. The failing dam, about 10 miles southeast of Ironwood, was maintained by a water control structure on the lake’s north side. During an onsite investigation, the DNR determined that one of the lower stoplogs had broken in the control structure, causing the dam to slowly drain. ”Upon further investigation of the downstream area below the dam, sediment was not observed to have washed into the floodplain or caused erosion of the streambanks, indicating that this was not a quick flooding event,” said Jennifer Johnson, DNR fisheries biologist. “During the site visit, I spoke with locals who described the impoundment as being 10-15 feet low over the course of three weeks. It is likely that the stoplog(s) completely failed around June 24 or 25, which coincided with a heavy rainstorm.”
Michigan State Police trains the next generation of public safety officials in Gogebic County
IRONWOOD, Mich. (WLUC) - Students at the Michigan State Police Junior Training Camp took part in a scenario where they detained a suspect during a training scenario inside Gogebic Community College. They spent the last week learning the ins-and-outs of the roles of public safety personnel in the U.P. Student...
Northern Michigan Real Estate With A Secluded Waterfall Listed for Sale
Many Michiganders dream of having a place 'up north' whatever that means to you. That dream would likely include any plot of land in Northern Michigan or the Upper Peninsula. What if that land came with its own waterfall. There really aren't many waterfalls in the state to begin with and even fewer on private land. So to own one would really make you UP-bougie.
Gogebic Range trails open to adventure
GOGEBIC RANGE - If you're looking for a bit of adventure, it's hard to go wrong by hitting local ATV trails. Think muddy ruts and fallen trees, along with regular curves, hills and pools of water. Then there is the added interest of meeting another trail traveler, head-on, from the opposite direction. In short, wear your seatbelt.
Michigan’s Westernmost Point is Most Easily Accessed via Wisconsin
Michigan's westernmost point is a little visited and obscure dot on the map in the Upper Peninsula's Gogebic County. At the point where the Montreal River meets Lake Superior is Legion County Park. Within that park is a waterfall along the river and a spit of land that represents as far west as you can get in Michigan, a state that perhaps surprisingly is wider than it is tall.
Northern Michigan Real Estate With A Secluded Waterfall Listed for Sale
Many Michiganders dream of having a place 'up north' whatever that means to you. That dream would likely include any plot of land in Northern Michigan or the Upper Peninsula. What if that land came with its own waterfall. There really aren't many waterfalls in the state to begin with and even fewer on private land. So to own one would really make you UP-bougie.
AKC holds national large-pack championship
GOGEBIC RANGE - While many folks were sleeping in on Saturday morning, a flurry of activity was occurring at the park pavilion of the Gogebic-Iron County Airport in North Ironwood. Shortly after dawn, dogs were everywhere - specifically elite, purebred, fully qualified beagles - in anticipation of the American Kennel...
Like, wow! Area museums hop with activity
GOGEBIC RANGE - In case you did not already know it, area museums have a lot going on this summer. In the past week, The Globe visited just two area museums in Erwin Township and in Marenisco Township. But the tri-county area has 11 total museums listed here, and each...
Man sentenced for delivering meth in Gogebic County
BESSEMER, MI— An Eagle River, Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 4.5 to 20 years in prison on meth-related charges. Last December, the Gogebic Iron Area Narcotics Team started investigating Justin O’Dell, 36, for distributing meth in the Gogebic County area. GIANT conducted controlled buys and tracked O’Dell with a GPS unit. Officers monitored his activities from the U.P. to Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. They stopped O’Dell’s vehicle when he returned to Gogebic County.
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