News Staff A call made to the 911 call center in Ashland stating that there was a gunman at the Ashland Middle School yesterday afternoon has proven to be a hoax. The DailyPress reports that Ashland Police and Ashland County Sheriff’s deputies accompanied by officers from several other jurisdictions searched the building and cleared the school to … Read more
A New London man who led law enforcement on a weeklong manhunt after a three county chase is now facing numerous charges. The DailyPress reports Seth Genereau has been charged with felony fleeing police, two counts of vehicle theft, three counts of theft, hit and run, burglary while armed and resisting arrest. He faces almost … Read more
Michigan state troopers are assisting in the annual Food Harvest Gathering through the 28th. People are encouraged to donate money or non-perishable food, which will go to local pantries. Over the past 30 years, the Michigan Harvest Gathering has raised awareness and funds to end food insecurity, although with the pandemic, the need is greater … Read more
The father of the 5 year old girl who died in a car crash that involved Wisconsin Democratic Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley has filed a wrongful death suit against the Senator. The suit was filed this past Friday in Ashland Circuit Court by Brandon Fink on behalf of Khaleesi Fink who died along with … Read more
The annual 41 North Film Festival in Houghton is once again being held at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, November 3rd. RRN reports the event this year will feature almost 20 films, both full length and shorts and there will be special guests, educational panels and other attractions. This year the … Read more
The father of the 5 year old girl who died in a car crash that involved Democratic Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley has filed a wrongful death suit against the Senator. The suit was filed this past Friday in Ashland Circuit Court by Brandon Fink on behalf of Khaleesi Fink who died along with her … Read more
Snowriver Mountain Resort in Wakefield has announced it will soon be the home of the first high speed detachable chairlift in the U.P. The new high-speed lift will replace the Chippewa Double, Leelinaw Triple, and Voyagers Quad chairs out of the Jackson Creek Summit, an area previously known as Indianhead for the 2023-24 snow season. … Read more
Several months of negotiations about how the Marshfield Clinic and Essentia would go about merging to form an integrated regional health system are now in the future of the two entities and Ashland. The DailyPress reports a press release gave no idea about how the merger would affect both facilities in light of the two … Read more
The Northern Iron County Engaged Residents are looking for volunteers to help with their two Spooky Halloween Trail Walk experiences on the 22nd. The Trick or Treat Trail is for everyone to enjoy. Kids are encouraged to come in costume with their trick or treat bags, as our volunteers manning our themed costume stations will … Read more
Flags will fly at half staff today to honor the return home of a serviceman who served during World War II. The flag order coincides with Private Lowell Smith’s funderal. RRN reports Army PFC Smith was assigned to Company F, 2nd Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division in January 1945. Smith was part of … Read more