News Staff State grants have been awarded to seven municipalities in the Upper Peninsula to upgrade their water infrastructure. Ironwood has been given just over $11 million from the Drinking Water State Revolving fund to replace about 15,000 feet of water main and associated lead and galvanized water service lines in the northwestern part of the city. … Read more
A man who identified himself as a veteran is under investigation. According to TheLakelandTimes, Brian Thomas, the veteran’s service office for Vilas County has said he is convinced Wally Oberman of Lac du Flambeau is not a military veteran. Thomas first encountered Oberman in 2022, when he applied for a hearing aid through the VA. … Read more
The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $10.3 million resurfacing project on almost 18 miles of US 2 from Great Lakes Road to Gogebic Station next Monday. During daytime hours, traffic will be reduced to only one lane and there will be an 11 foot lane width restriction in place. MDOT says the work … Read more
The Ashland School District hiring committee has announced that a new principal has been chosen for the Ashland Middle School. According to TheDailyPress, Eric Becker will take over from interim principal Angela Parduhn beginning July 1st. Becker has already spent todme time with school staff and will begin transitioning into his office. He has over … Read more
The site manager of the Copperwood Project gave an update to the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners at last week’s board meeting. The Daily Globes says the project, which is now fully permitted is expected to bring almost 700 jobs to the area as part of the Highland Copper Mining Company. Site manager Mike Foley … Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has temporarily closed a boat launch at Lake Gogebic State Park. Crews based out of the DNR’s Parks and Rec field division in Baraga will be replacing a culvert through the 9th. Access to the lake can still be found from the Bergland Dock, about 12 miles north of … Read more
At this past Tuesday’s budget workshop, the Iron County Board of Supervisors worked on Phase 2 of the county’s budget reform. TheDailyGlobe reports rew vice-chairman Kurt Wolff said that even though the 2024 budget was balanced on paper, there is still a budget shortfall of about $1.2 million dollars, due in part to the missed … Read more
The Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Deparment has announced that ATV/UTV trails are now officially open along with the trails in the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest. TheAshlandDailyPress reports trails are in spring condition and crews are working on maintenance. Forestry and Parks cautions riders to be aware of trail conditions and their surroundings, ride with … Read more
A request by Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad that would have given his business access across town land to build a beer garden, despite the fact that the town would not give permission has been denied by a federal court judge. TheLakelandtimes reports Bangstad’s request for an injunction against the town is due, in … Read more
An Ashland County man is facing sexual assault charges. Jeffrey M. Hanson, of Clam Lake, is accused of sexually assaulting a young relative earlier in the month in Gordon. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Hanson is facing second-degree sexual assault charges and charges of causing a child aged 13-18 to view the act. Court documents state Hanson overpowered … Read more