Author Archives: Cathy Smith
Police Department Public Notice – Disposal of Listed Firearms
May 20, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to The Federal Firearms statues, The Michigan Compiled Laws Firearms Chapter, and the City of Ishpeming Code of Ordinances, The City of Ishpeming Police Department intends to dispose of the listed firearms. If an owner of a … Continue reading
City of Ishpeming – Fiscal State of the City Presentation
May 20, 2026
City of Ishpeming – Fiscal State of the City Presentation The City of Ishpeming invites you to attend upcoming open house meetings featuring the Fiscal State of the City presentation. This presentation will provide an overview of the City’s current … Continue reading
Construction Season in the City will begin on Monday, May 11, 2026
May 7, 2026
Construction season is starting for 2026. Similar to 2025, two different contractors will be working on three different water and sewer infrastructure projects throughout various areas of the City and leaving behind new roadways. Work will begin the week of … Continue reading
Summer Hours for DPW and City Hall beginning June 1, 2026
May 6, 2026
Beginning on Monday, June 1, 2026 and running through Friday, August 28, 2026 the hours of operations for Ishpeming City Hall and the Department of Public Works will be as follows: City Hall Monday–Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday: … Continue reading
City of Ishpeming – Reminder of Election Precinct Change
May 1, 2026
REMINDER OF ELECTION PRECINCT CHANGE Recent changes to State law raised the number of registered voters residing in a single election precinct in Michigan from 2,999 to 4,999 voters. The Ishpeming City Election Commission met on December 10, 2025 to … Continue reading
City of Ishpeming – Master Plan Update 42-day Public Review Notice
April 18, 2026
Draft Master Plan Public Review Notice The City of Ishpeming Planning Commission has prepared a draft housing update to the City’s Master Plan in accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act. The draft Master Plan is available for public review … Continue reading
City Board and Commission Vacancies
January 14, 2026
The following Boards or Commissions have vacancies: Housing Appeals Board – One Vacancy for Alternate Board Member Zoning Board of Appeals – Two Vacancies for Alternate Board Members Planning Commission – One Vacancy Cemetery Commission – One Vacancy Compensation Commission … Continue reading
GARBAGE COLLECTION DURING THE HOLIDAYS
December 14, 2025
North Country Disposal will be running all their routes on their regularly scheduled days through the holidays; however, pick up times may vary from the regular pick up times.
Become a Hydro Hero! Help Keep Ishpeming Safe Adopt a Fire Hydrant this Winter
December 2, 2025
HYDRO HERO PROGRAM Help keep Ishpeming Safe and adopt a fire hydrant this winter! Kids (17 and under) within the City of Ishpeming can team up with a parent to keep nearby hydrants cleared of snow and help firefighters save … Continue reading
Update on postponement of restoration from the construction season – Payne and Dolan
November 11, 2025
RESIDENT / BUSINESS NOTIFICATION Dear Resident, As part of our efforts to restore the areas impacted by this season’s construction to pre- construction conditions, we want to inform you that any restoration work not yet completed, including sidewalks, topsoil, and … Continue reading
