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City of Bessemer Employee Moves Up

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At its last meeting, the Bessemer City Council voted approve the approve the contract of the city’s new clerk/treasurer. TheDailyGlobe reports Samantha Zacovek has been working as the deputy clerk since earlier in the year after former clerk/treasurer Mandy Lake began working as interim city manager. Lake, Zacovek and utility clerk Lisa Sellin have worked … Read more

Mercer Chamber’s Live At 5 A Collaborative Effort This Week

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There’s a special event coming up on Wednesday. The Chamber of Commerce “Live After 5” is being co-sponsored by the Mercer Fire Department and the Mercer Cross Country Ski Club at the MECCA Chalet. The event will also gather holiday gifts for the Iron County Fire Association’s annual toy drive. Those attending are asked to … Read more

Ironwwod To See More Baseball This Summer

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Ironwood and the Michigan Baseball Congress have reached an agreement that will bring adult baseball to the city and make improvemnts to Randa Field as part of the deal. TheDailyGlobe reports City Manager Paul Anderson was approached by the congress about bringing adult baseball to the area. The group, called the Great Lakes Baseball League … Read more

Ashland Hospital Gains New Designation

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The Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center has received a new designation. The local facility has been named a level IV trauma center by the Wisconsin Department of Health The Level IV designation shows that the facility can provide advanced life support and stabilization, evaluation, diagnostic testing and services, and the ability to transfer to a … Read more

Wrongful Death Suit Against Legislator Dismissed

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A lawsuit brought against former legislator Janet Bewley has been dismissed. The wrongful death suit was filed by Brandon Fink, on behalf of his young daughter, 5-year-old Khaleesi Fink, who, along with her mother, died in a crash involving Bewley and another vehicle. Fink sued Bewley, Jodi Munson-the other driver and Alyssa Ortman, his child’s … Read more

Ashland Man Faces Charges After UTV Accident

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A UTV rider who walked away from a crash has made their first appearance. 42-year-old Chase Olby of Ashland waived his right to an attorney while in court on charges of operating a ATV or UTV while intoxicated and causing injury and two charges of ATV or UTV-Cause Injury with a blood alcohol level over … Read more

Issues Between Tribe and Town of Lac du Flambeau Escalate

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The ongoing dispute between the town of Lac du Flambeau and the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Indians has taken another step. Tribal president John Johnson Sr. sent a letter to the town board informing chairman Matt Gaulke that the town should vacate and quit all maintenance on three additional roads in question, … Read more

Hurley Could See State Funding for City Work

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The City of Hurley is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The loan would allow the City to replace the water mains along Second Avenue. The public is encouraged to submit comments regarding this decision and the potential environmental impacts of this project … Read more