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Ashland School Board Declines Book Rmeoval

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At the Ashland School Board meeting last week, a request to remove a book from the Ashland High Media Center was denied after more than 20 attendees spoke in response. TheDailyPress reports sfter more than an hour of public comment, the single resident’s request to remove “Gender Queer: A Memoir” was voted down, with only … Read more

Wisconsin DNR Holding Deer Advisory Council Meetings

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the County Deer Advisory Councils has announced deer management meeting are scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday the 29th in Vilas and Oneida Counties. Each county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council that meets one a year to provide input and recommendations to the DNR on local deer … Read more

Iron County Gets Ready to Search for New Employee

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After months of discussion and examination of how other counties handle searching for new county managers, the Iron County Board of Supervisors has approved posting an advert for the position of County Manager. The DailyGlobe reports there is an extended list of qualifications, requiring advanced finance and budgeting skills to develop financial plans, analyze and … Read more

Local Shelter Invites YOU to Help the Four Leggers

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Ontonagon’s only animal shelter will hold its First Annual Dinner and Auction Fundraiser next Sunday. Ontonagon County Animal Protection needs to raise at least $50,000 a year to operate as a no-kill shelter, taking in and finding homes for around 50 cats and 30 dogs a year. trustee & dinner organizer Janet Wolfe says vet … Read more

Work Begins Soon On Essential Ashland Utility

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Work will soon begin on replacing the city of Ashland’s water intake pipe. TheDailyPress reports the new line will replace existing pipe constructed in 1881. That pipe serves as the city’s main water supply. Construction equipment and supplies are being brought in and staged, waiting to be installed. The current pipe is cast iron and … Read more

Got A Pint? Consider Donating!

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The U.P. Regional Blood Center is asking for the public’s help. Supplies of O-negative and A-negative blood are at critical levels. Having a local blood supply center allows healthcare providers to treat a wide variety of patients in the U.P. and all donations of blood and plasma are used exclusively in the U.P. The Regional … Read more

What Movies Would You Like to See in Ironwood?

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The Historic Ironwood Theater is looking for suggestions for movies to show in the near future at the theater and for sponsors who would like to participate in the theater’s movie program. Some of the many suggested movies are listed on the theater’s Facebook page. Your suggestions are welcome and should be posted below the … Read more

Northland Begins the Closure Process

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An appraiser has been retained to value the property and buildings of the Northland College Campus. TheDailyPress reports college’s board of trustees has instructed staff to start the taking inventory of Northland’s art and artifacts, furniture, equipment and special collections. As all that is happening, Interim President Barb Lundberg said they’re focused on the needs … Read more

Ice Storm Recovery Could See More Assistance Soon

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has requested an extension of the major disaster declaration connected to the ice storm that devastated communities in the lower and upper peninsulas. The extension from FEMA will allow local municipalities and jurisdictions to finish response activities and assess the impact and damages from the storm. Most communities are just finishing … Read more