News Staff A casual walk on a Fall day turned into a rescue mission for folks in Ashland. Don “Ocky” Jaskowiak and his wife heard something coming from a nearby storm grate. It turned out to be a cat, although the couple couldn’t see it. They called 911 and dispatch sent the fire department. The grate was … Read more
After months of construction, Highway 13 through Washburn is once again open. On Friday, a ribbon cutting ceremoney was held to celebrate. The highway project has taken the last seven months, with new pipes, utilities and asphalt being installed on that stretch of road through town. Bayfield Street runs right through the center of town … Read more
The U.P. has once again been nominated for USA Today’s Readers Choice award as the Best Snow Destination for the 2024-25 winter season. Despite low snow totals last year, the U.P. earned the number one spot last year. According to UP Travel, the UP offers a variety of winter activities, from skiing on Michigan’s highest … Read more
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Thursday announced its decision to issue an individual wetland and waterway permit with conditions and convey coverage under the department’s Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination Sstem Geneeral Permit for Construction Site Storm Water for the proposed replacement of a segment of Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline in Ashland and Iron … Read more
The effort to bring the ski jump at Copper Peak back into service continues. This fall, a $20 million contract was signed with Engineering and Construction Innovation of Minnesota to begin the first phase of the project of bringing the jump into compliance with the requirements for international competition. Copper Peak President Bob Jacquart said … Read more
At its meeting on Tuesday, the Iron County Board of Supervisors approved the just over $21.4 million budget after a public meeting. That budget includes a millage that will result in just over $6 million being taken in. TheDailyGlobe reports the new millage rate is 33 cents lower than the last one due to a … Read more
At its meeting on Tuesday, the Iron County Board of Supervisors approved the budget after a public hearing. The just over $21.4 million budget includes a millage that will result in just over $6 million being taken in. TheDailyGlobe reports the new millage rate is 33 cents lower than the last one due to a … Read more
Baseball and Softball fans in Ironwood will have a place to sit and relax this upcoming season…earlier this month, the Ironwood-Hurley Rotary Club announced it helped install a new pavilion at the John Krznarich Little League Field. The $14,000 construction project was funded with community donations, a donation from the local Rotary and a $7,000 … Read more
There’ll be a meeting this evening from 7 to 9:30 pm at the town hall in Winchester to introduce a new healthcare network in the area and to discuss the needs of residents in the area. According to TheLakelandTimes, The Gogebic Iron Vilas Network is “a collaboration of rural health providers and other stakeholders who … Read more
The Vilas County Health Department has launched a support group for young families, offering free home or office visits to new moms and their babies, to help them get off to a good start. The Growing Together support group will also meet the second Thursday of each month from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at … Read more