The Northwoods Children’s Museum in Eagle River, led by Executive Director Danielle Larson, has formed a collaboration with Feed Our Rural Kids (FORK) to operate a free, 24/7, “no questions asked” food and hygiene pantry. WXPR public radio reports Larson calls the partnership a “natural fit,” connecting play with addressing food insecurity. A new refrigerator … Read more
The UP Regional Blood Center (UPRBC) is facing a critical blood shortage of all types across the Upper Peninsula. The UPRBC, with collection sites in Marquette, Hancock, and Escanaba, is the primary supplier to UP hospitals. They also host community drives. All donations stay in the UP, enabling local patient treatment. A single, hour-long donation … Read more
After a Jan. 30 ultimatum from Vilas County DA Karl Hayes, Presque Isle finally gave The Lakeland Times the year-old public records on the town’s multi-year investigation into potential misuse of its own computers, which prompted the open records request. Despite months of delay and advice from attorney Steven Garbowicz that the records were public, … Read more
Ashland’s new $11.5 million water intake pipe in Lake Superior is now operational after the contractor repaired six construction-damaged areas at their own expense. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Public Works Director John Butler said “everything has been working great” since the November fix. The new pipe replaces one built in 1891, includes an ice-preventing intake grate, and … Read more
Following President Chris Patritto’s January 27 resignation, the Gogebic Community College Board of Trustees voted in a special meeting to use the Registry for College and University Presidents (RCUP) to select an interim president. The board will also hire a separate firm to find a permanent president by the fall. TheDailyGlobe reports the Massachusetts-based registry … Read more
St. Germain Town Clerk Jenn Vojta, who was elected in April 2025 via write-in, and reluctantly accepted her position, resigned effective Feb. 28, citing “personal commitments.” TheLakelandTimes reports the town board accepted her resignation and appointed non-resident Deputy Clerk Felicia Szott as her replacement, effective March 1 until April 2027. This move was possible after … Read more
A Wisconsin administrative law judge has upheld state permits for Enbridge Energy’s 41.1-mile Line 5 relocation in northern Wisconsin. The ruling rejects challenges by the Bad River Band and environmental groups to the DNR’s wetland, waterway, and water quality approvals. The project reroutes about 20 miles of pipeline from the Bad River Reservation, as required … Read more
Last Tuesday, around 8 p.m., the Eagle River Area Fire Department responded to a severe snowmobile crash on Trail 7 near Muskellunge Creek in Cloverland. Crews used a UTV to reach and treat the lone operator. Due to serious injuries, a medevac helicopter was requested, requiring a temporary 15-minute closure of Highway 70 at Wilderness … Read more
Following a Jan. 17 traffic stop on U.S. Highway 8 East, three Eagle River residents—Susan Cody, 74, Barry Clure, 69, and Patrick Menting, 63, face Class C felony drug charges in Oneida County for possession with intent to deliver over 100 grams of fentanyl, allegedly part of a Chicago-to-northern-Wisconsin trafficking ring. The defendants confessed to … Read more
The Apostle Islands ice caves were opened on Monday for the first time in 11 years, only the third time that access to the caves has been deemed safe, as confirmed by the National Lakeshore. WXPR PublicRadio reports that due to rapidly changing conditions, visitors are warned access may close with little notice, especially with … Read more