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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
A free informational program designed to help families plan for handling the property and belongings of loved ones is scheduled for tomorrow from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Generations Senior Center in Woodruff. According to the Lakeland Times, topics will include how to divide meaningful family items and various options for estate planning. A … Read more
A fatal head-on collision on Highway 51 in Arbor Vitae claimed the life of a 34-year-old Three Lakes man Tuesday morning near Trapp Road. The Wisconsin State Patrol reports, a southbound pickup truck lost control, crossed the center line, and struck a dump truck. The 23-year-old dump truck driver was uninjured. The crash remains under … Read more