News Staff The team of firefighters with the Phelps fire department who helped rescue a fisherman who went through the ice on South Twin Lake in early March are now going to receive special recognition. Passerby fishemen noticed the man stranded in the water just 50 yards from shore, and when they couldn’t reach him, they called … Read more
The City of Bessemer is getting close to wrapping up water and sanitary system work thats been ongoing for the last 3 years. TheDailyGlobe reports the work included replacement of more than 8 miles of water main, 6 miles of sanitary sewer, 1.25 miles of storm sewer and 115 lead impacted service replacements, as well … Read more
More details connected to the motorcycle accident on Sunday in Sanborn have been released. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Mathew Dewar, 28, of Saxon remains in critical condition after the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a car driven by Linda Stone, 74, of Odanah. Stone was turning left onto Maple Street from the eastbound lane of … Read more
Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstads legal issues continue. According to TheAshlandDaily press, Bangstad failed to appear in court to turn over financial records and answer questions regarding his finances as part of the defamation case in which he was found culpable. Gregg Walker’s lawyer has now filed a complaint for forfeitures involving the allegations … Read more
At the meeting of the Ironwood School Board earlier in the week, Superintendent Travis Powell announced his resignation. TheDailyGlobe reports Powell told the board he has been offered a position with the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District as a director of instructional services. Powell continue with the district through the end of June, while the board … Read more
Enbridge, along with partner, Lumberjack RC&D has announced that $350,000 in grant funding has been awarded to several projects in Bayfield County through the Eco Footprint Grant program. The AshlandDailyPress reports the Lake Superior Watershed Project, the Mackey Wetland Enhancement Project and the Iron River Community Forest will all receive part of that money. The … Read more
Although there were no contested races in this past election, there are new faces on the Vilas County Board. TheLakelandTimes reports Jerry Burkett was re-elected as board chairman and Carolyn Ritter was re-elected as vice-chair and Dan Kramer as second vice-chair. The new faces include Jacob Postuchow, Thomas Petrusky, Art Kunde, and Joseph Laux, who … Read more
The Wakefield Post of the Michigan State Police are gathering new and used purses or bags filled with comfort items, to be donated to the DOVE Shelter and then given to survivors of physical and sexual abuse. Items to fill the purses will also be gratefully accepted. Donations for Purses with Purpose are being accepted … Read more
Spring is in the air and with the change in seasons comes the opportunity to do some housecleaning! The 21st Annual Spring Clean-Up Days in Ironwood are scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, May 3-4. Residents can bring unwanted items to dispose of free of charge. The drop-off location will be behind the Ironwood Public … Read more
The National Forest Service has received $2 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will fund projects in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, aimed at improving watershed health and increasing infrastructure flood resistance. Projects will be located in Vilas, Florence and Forest counties, with much of the funding going towards the Brule River Headwater … Read more