Jim Anderson

3 weeks ago | ironmountaindailynews.com | Jim Anderson

By JIM ANDERSONNews EditorIRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County Board will try reducing its regular meeting schedule to once a month, which is down from three sessions monthly as recently as December. The board voted 3-1 Monday to adopt the change. Commissioner Joe Stevens voted no and Commissioner Peter Swanson was absent. “This is just a way of taking away two citizens’ times,” Stevens said, adding, “We serve the public.”Stevens this year is the only returning member of the five-member board.

Jan 18, 2025 | columbian.com | Jim Anderson

The following is presented as part of The Columbian’s Opinion content, which offers a point of view in order to provoke thought and debate of civic issues. Opinions represent the viewpoint of the author. Unsigned editorials represent the consensus opinion of The Columbian’s editorial board, which operates independently of the news department.

Feb 23, 2024 | ironmountaindailynews.com | Jim Anderson

By JIM ANDERSONNews EditorIRON MOUNTAIN — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for an opening on its Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Workgroup. The seven-member panel meets quarterly at varying locations around the state, working closely with the Michigan Trails Advisory Council.