News Staff Construction bids have been announced for two site projects at Copper Peak. The Ironwood landmark received a $20 million grant from the American Rescue Plan Act in 2022 for the refurbishment of the historic ski jump. TheDailyGlobe reports a tower project that will refurbish the existing tower as well a a new elevator and judge’s … Read more
Due to the lack of good snow this season, MECCA Trails in Mercer has decided to cancel the Winterfest ski race it had planned for this Saturday, but racers can still participate virtually. Skiers will keep their own time and turn them in after they’ve completed their races. Racers are encouraged to run the courses … Read more
Despite that fact that the area is now getting snow, the late start to the winter season has made it difficult for local snowmobile clubs to work on trails and get them in shape. TheDailyGlobe reports earlier in the week, reps from the different clubs in the area said the nearly 600 miles of snowmobile … Read more
A student at Michigan Tech in Houghton has captured a rare shot with his trail camera…a cougar striking and taking down a deer, and that footage has scientists and enthusiasts aross the country watching. When Eli Schaefer isn’t studying geospatial engineering he spends time hunting south of campus. When Schaefer posted the video to his … Read more
A fire in an apartment above the Deep Water Grille on Main Street West late Tuesday morning has displaced its resident. TheDailyPress reports the smoke alarm system alerted tenants to the fire. Ashland firefighters were able to quickly put out the blaze in a third floor apartment. Fire Chief Stuart Matthias said he thought the … Read more
The U.P. Perinatal Quality Collaborative is one of five community based organizations that are receiving grants from the Advancing Maternal Health Equity Program. The program is backed by Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Michigan and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, and is designed to reduce disparities and to improve maternal health outcomes … Read more
A press release from the Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is looking for state or federal support to make up for lost revenue due to the slow start to the winter recreation season. The group has appealed to the state for any relief, including any state or federal contingency funds … Read more
An ice-skating marathon this weekend near the Boathouse on Lake Minocqua raised just over $3,200 in support of the Minocqua Winter Park. There were 10, 20, and 40K races for men, women and kids. The event was hosted by the Minocqua Winter Park Ski Shop and the Winter Park Foundation. According to TheLakelandTimes, 75 skaters … Read more
The Ashland County Sheriff’s office has released the name of the elderly man who died in the house fire On Salo Road in White River. The victim was identified as 70 year-old Donald Houle, Jr., who lived alone in the house. TheDailyPress reports family lived next door to Houle, but it was neighbors that reported … Read more
Renovations for the Vaughn Public Library in Ashland will be decided by the voters this Spring. Residents put together a petition of have the matter put on the ballot, and the petition was accepted. The question will be simple, should Ashland pursue general obligation bonds to fund the renovation of the library building. TheDailyPress says … Read more