News Staff The Vilas County Board of Supervisors meets today and will consider a request from the Vilas County ATV Alliance to open up all county roads and roads in towns that don’t already have ATV routes in them. Many who have opened roads already say they’ve seen a positive shift in the economy. According to Todd … Read more
An Iron River man has been arrested after making threats online to several Iron County residents, including some children. Michigan State Troopers responded to reports of those threats and within hours of starting an investigation were able to contact the 40-year-old man responsible with help from the Iron River Police Department, Iron County Sheriff’s Office, … Read more
The Ottawa National Forest Ontonagon Ranger’s Office has announced it will operate with limited hours for the foreseeable future. The office will be open from 8 am to noon on Wednesdays only. The district is still looking to hire a receptionist to provide public service at that location. The Ottawa National Forest has five other … Read more
If you haven’t gotten rid of your old Christmas Trees, Wreaths & Garland, they are needed for the Norrie Amateur Sports Club’s 16th Annual Light Up The Night Christmas Tree Burning Party. This year’s tree burn is scheduled for Saturday, February 1st @ 7pm. You can drop off your trees at the North end of … Read more
A home in Arbor Vitae in Vilas County was severely damaged after a fire. Arbor Vitae Search and Rescue was dispatched to the home in the 1100 block of Maple Lane early Tuesday morning. Smoke and fire were showing from under the home. The occupant got out safely but suffered minor burns on his hands … Read more
The Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team or UPSET has announced that after an extended investigation, two Iron County residents have been arrested for manufacturing methamphetamine. Detectives served a search warrant on Wednesday at a residence in Mastodon. Various chemicals used in making meth along with the finished product were seized. Other equipment used in the … Read more
The Recreation and Fitness Resources Board has announced that a Bayfield event is being retired. After years of discussion, the annual Polar Plunge is being discontinued, but all is not lost as the RFR is bringing back the Blue Moon Ball. The ball was a regional favorite for decades before the pandemic hit. RFR board … Read more
The Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 25th Annual Candlelight Ski Snowshoe Walk of the MECCA trail will be held this Saturday from 5 to 8 pm. The walk is a one mile candlelit trail through beautiful forests and fields followed by a bonfire at the chalet, with hot cocoa, chili and … Read more
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, running the 27th through the 31st. According to Wisconsin Salt Wise, one teaspoon of salt is all it takes to make five … Read more
The jury in the double-murder trial of Ashland businessman Nathan Monkelien heard testimony from a bartender who worked near the site of the double shooting. Donald Tourtillot said Monkelien had had three drinks the night of the shooting at the Stagecoach Bar and Grill, and had gotten into an altercation with someone else before the … Read more