Local Community Center Has New Schedule

Ashland’s Bretting Community Center’s drop-in program has announced an updated winter schedule, running Sunday through Thursday. Drop-in sessions offer a wide range of activities suitable for all ages, including open gym access, an open game room, climbing, and pickleball. Most activities are available for a $1 fee, with times varying daily. For the complete, detailed … Read more

Land Sale Rejected By County Board

The Vilas County Board rejected Chairman Jerry Burkett’s proposed sale of nearly 1,000 feet of Riverside Park’s fairground complex. The LakelandTimes reports the sale, intended for revenue and pre-zoned for 10 housing parcels by the Eagle River city council despite public opposition, was defeated 16-3. Citing constituent feedback, lack of an environmental study, and the … Read more

Ashland Residents Arrested In Cumberland

Cumberland Police arrested three Ashland residents following a routine traffic stop late Saturday. The stop and subsequent search, based on probable cause, led to the seizure of significant quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana. The individuals arrested were identified as Sophie Lemieux, Robert Powless, and Jordan Jensen. All three were booked into the Barron … Read more

Exit From GCC Leaves High Level Position Open

Gogebic Community College President Christopher Patritto has resigned, effective July 1, after just two years in the role. TheDailyGlobe reports Patritto told the Board of Trustees on Tuesday that after 40 years of work, he needs to focus on other areas of his life, a decision he hadn’t anticipated having to make six months ago. … Read more

Home Totalled By Early Morning Fire

A Vilas County home on Trails End Road near Land O’ Lakes was completely destroyed by a devastating overnight fire that started just before 1:00 a.m. Sunday. Initially reported as a chimney fire, the blaze rapidly spread to the roof, resulting in a total loss despite a massive mutual aid effort. All occupants were able … Read more

Winter Park To Have New Leadership

Mike Trantow, a former volunteer and board member, has been named the new executive director of the Minocqua Winter Park Foundation, effective April 1st. The LakelandTimes reports Foundation president Chad Metzger states Trantow’s extensive experience and knowledge in both Nordic skiing and mountain biking will aid the 6,500-acre park’s transition from recovery to growth following … Read more

More Changes For the Hurley Chamber of Commerce

The Hurley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors fired executive director Melissa Teeple on January 21st, citing poor communication and financial access issues, despite her success in recruitment and social media since April 2025. According to the DailyGlobe, the firing accompanied major board instability: President Rudy Oszakiewski, Bill Nantell, and Steve Fiene resigned amid internal … Read more

MECCA Trails Holding Annual Event

MECCA Trails in Mercer invites the community to its free, annual Candlelight Ski Snowshoe Hike on Saturday, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This popular, decades-old event features a one-mile, illuminated trail for skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking (dogs welcome). A warming bonfire and the MECCA log cabin chalet (heated by a woodstove) will offer refreshments. … Read more

Michigan DNR Offering Grants

The Michigan DNR’s Deer Habitat Improvement Partnership Initiative (DHIPI) is offering competitive grants for Upper Peninsula private land deer habitat enhancement. For 2026, the budget has been doubled to $200,000, providing $5,000 to $25,000 grants that require a 25% match. Funded by hunting license revenue, the program has invested nearly $1.3 million across 162+ projects … Read more