News Staff Scholarship Application Period Open for Apprentice Tradespeople… The Duluth Builder’s Exchange is accepting applications for it’s Apprenticeship Scholarship. New workers entering the construction industry are eligible to apply for $500 vouchers for tools and equipment. Applicants must be entering the first or second year of a trade apprenticeship program, and must live in Ashland or … Read more
Home Show to Feature Lots of Vendors, Including Some Newcomers… The U.P. Builders Show is back this weekend, providing one-stop shopping for anyone looking to refurbish or remodel. The show will have some new vendors this year, along with a wide variety of building and remodeling professionals in attendance. The show, which has been running … Read more
Pedestrian Injured in Hurley A hit and run in Hurley on Saturday has left a pedestrian injured and local police asking the public for help with any information regarding the accident. The pedestrian was struck at roughly 2:30 am on Saturday morning on US 51 (2nd Avenue) near Maple Street in Hurley. Police are looking … Read more
Class Action Lawsuit Filed in Lac du Flambeau Standoff Tribal council members of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians have been named in a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of more that 20 property owners along or near Annie Sunn Lane, Center Sugarbush Lane, East Ross Allen Lake Lane and … Read more
Town in the U.P. Named in Best of Poll… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-030623-STUART-bayfield%20named%20in%20usa%20today%20poll.mp3 Bayfield is the proud winner of two USA Today 10 Best Awards for 2023. Friday, USA Today announced that the town was #4 on the Best Coastal Small Town list, and was voted 5th on the Best Midwestern Small town list. Noted as the gateway … Read more
Utilities Rate Increase in Ashland Not Quite There Yet… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-030623-STUART-ashland%20utilties%20increase%20on%20hold.mp3 The plan to increase water and sewer rates in Ashland is still happening…just not right away. The Daily press reports that regulatory issues have put a slowdown on the rate hike, but Ashland residents will still see an increase in their bills when new meters … Read more
Winter Fun Kicks Off Today in Bayfield… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-030323–STUART-bayfield%20winter%20fest.mp3 Starting today, Bayfield will be host to three days of fun with the annual Bayfield Winter Fest. Events kick off tonight with Freeze Your Glass Off Night at the Creamery and winding up the evening with a candlelight ski/snowshoe/bike at the Howl Adventure Center. Tomorrow’s main event … Read more
City Manager Thankful for Response at Krist Fire… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-030323–STUART-ironwood%20city%20commission.mp3 The Ironwood City Commission at their meeting on Monday, City Manager Paul Anderson in his report praised the Public Safety Department’s quick response to the fire at the Krist service station last week. The DailyGlobe reports he also thanked the DPW for assistance at the scene, … Read more
After Pandemic Delays, Ironwood Gets Ready to Upgrade Fire Department Equipment… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-030223-STUART-ironwood%20to%20order%20new%20fire%20engine.mp3 Ironwood will soon be the proud owner of a new Pierce Pumper Fire Engine. The DailyGlobe reports the city commission approved the purchase of the new piece of firefighting equipment at it’s meeting earlier in the week. The truck, once its ordered, will … Read more
City of Bessemer Votes to Support Copper Peak Refurbishment… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WUPM-030223-STUART-bessemer%20supports%20copper%20peak.mp3 A resolution to support Copper Peak as an asset to the Gogebic Range and Western Upper Peninsula was passed by the Bessemer City Council on Monday. The DailyGlobe reports Mayor Adam Zak said that the board of directors for Copper Peak lacks about $4 million … Read more