News Staff The board of directors of the North Lakeland Discovery Center have announced the appointment of its new Executive Director. The Lakeland Times reports that NLDC Board Chair Richard Phillips said Don Anderson is a perfect fit for the position. He’ll be replacing Eric Coster, who’s been serving as interim director. Anderson has been an educator … Read more
The vice-president of the Lac du Flambeau tribal council has sent a response to a proposal submitted by the town regarding the dispute over expired easements. The meat of the proposal is that the town grants the tribe a permit for right of way for the installation of broadband fiber optic cable for two town … Read more
An as of yet unidentified man was arrested by law enforcement Sunday morning after stealing a vehicle, crashing it, trying to steal another vehicle to evade law enforcement and then attempting to flee on foot. The suspect rammed a Gogebic County Sheriff’s vehicle during the pursuit, Michigan State Police then saw him hit two more … Read more
During the meeting of the Iron County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, the board approved funding for the purchase of a stage for the fairgrounds located in Saxon. TheDailyGlobe reports that Fair Board Secretary Cortney Ofstad told the board that the rental of stages over the last few years has cost about $16,000. The board … Read more
A home in Ashland was saved from fire on Wednesday thanks to the quick thinking of a road crew member working nearby. TheDailyPress reports the unidentified man called in the fire in the 600 block of MacArthur and then grabbed a hose to battle the blaze until firefighters arrived. There was no one home when … Read more
A public hearing on Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline will be held on June 4th. TheDailyPress reports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has submitted a draft proposal regarding the pipeline, its safety and where it crosses the Bad River Tribe Reservation. The Bad River tribe has filed a federal lawsuit to make Enbridge remove the … Read more
At its last meeting on Tuesday, the Iron County Board of Supervisors approved another part of the county’s budget reconciliation plan. So far, the board has resolved $1,750,000 of the $2.6 million deficit. TheDailyGlobe reports spearhead board member Kurt Wolff said that further budget tightening and increase the tax levy should get the city the … Read more
The town board of Lac du Flambeau has come up with a proposal to present to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians regarding easement dispute between the town and the tribe over access to four roads that cross tribal lands. According to TheLakelandtimes, town chairman Matt Gaulke said town attorney Greg … Read more
Northland College will be the site of this year’s annual Cleansweep event in Ashland, this coming Tuesday, June 4th from 2-6 p.m. TheDailyPress reports the move to the new location aligns with the environmental focus of the college, and will allow those dropping off to get a good look at the College’s sustainability features, like … Read more
A trial date has been set for Nathan Monkelien, the Ashland businessman accused of shooting and killing two Hispanic brothers in October of last year. Monday, TheDailyPress reports Iron county Circuit Court Judge Anthony Stella denied Monkelien’s request for reduced bail and a signature bond, saying that he poses a considerable flight risk. Monkelien is … Read more