Local Clubs Say There’s Lot Of Good Riding Left in the Season

Still lots of good riding left in this years snowmobiling season… The Mercer Area Snow-Goers report that with the recent fresh snow, trails in the area are the best they’ve been all season long. The trail system is open and will remain open through the 31st unless conditions make trails unrideable. Another predicted 10 inches … Read more

Teacher Accused of Child Pornography Bonds Out

Teacher Accused of Child Pornography Bonds Out… A former teacher with the Minocqua Hazelhurst Lake Tomahawk (MHLT) school district who was arrested last week for possession of child pornography had his bond hearing in Vilas County Court. The LakelandTimes reports Lucas Aschbrenner of Arbor Vitae posted at $25,000 cash bond. Aschbrenner is not to have … Read more

Ad Hoc Committee Formed In Vilas County As A Result of Snowmobile Deaths

Ad Hoc Committee Formed In Vilas County As A Result of Snowmobile Deaths… A Vilas County committee formed to address the issue of snowmobile safety held its first organizational meeting early last week. The LakelandTimes reports the county’s forestry, recreation and land committee’s group met for about and hour and committee chair Holly Tomlanovich said … Read more

Gogebic County Fair Board Discusses Grants for Repairs at Fair Grounds

Gogebic County Fair Board Discusses Grants for Repairs at Fair Grounds… Beside discussing entertainment opportunities for the upcoming fair, the Gogebic County Fair Board also discussed pending grants and grant availability for work that needs to be done at the fairgrounds. The pending Sparks grant that will be submitted to the Michigan Department of Natural … Read more

2nd Snowmobile Related Death in As Many Weeks in the U.P

2nd Snowmobile Related Death in As Many Weeks in the U.P. Excessive speed was thought to the be cause in the second snowmobile crash in as many days in the U.P. last week. Nathan Stearns Hohman of Ohio died on Thursday. According to the Alger County Sheriff’s office, Hohman was traveling on trail #8, about … Read more

Chequemegon Arts Council Announces Grant Opportunity

Chequemegon Arts Council Announces Grant Opportunity The annual Chequemegon Bay Arts Council call for artists has been announced. The Arts Council puts out a call for application for artistic development grants. The AshlandDailyPress reports the grants are intended to promote learning and encourage local residents to explore and extend their artistic abilities for their own … Read more

Changes in Staff at Gogebic Community College

Changes in Staff at Gogebic Community College… The director of the Gogebic Community College Ski Area Management program for the last 17 years has announced he will retire as of mid-October 2o23. TheDailyGlobe reports at their recent meeting, the Community College Board of Trustees approved the retirement request from Jim Vander Spoel. College president George … Read more