News Staff The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy are advising the public to steer clear of the boating access site at Black River Dam in Gogebic County. Since the end of June, the DNR had reports of extremely low water levels at Black River Lake. The dam, just … Read more
The Iron County Board of Commissioners at their June meeting decided to take some time and gather information before taking advantage of a new, national opioid settlement connected to the Kroger Company that’s available. They agreed that more research was necessary before starting the process to accept the settlement. Iron County has received previous allocations … Read more
The Iron County Board of Commissioners at their June meeting decided to take some time and gather information before taking advantage of a new, national opioid settlement connected to the Kroger Company that’s available. They agreed that more research was necessary before starting the process to accept the settlement. Iron County has received previous allocations … Read more
The basketball court in the Lindquest Center at Gogebic Community College will look different this season. TheDailyGlobe reports that when Coach Dennis Mackey walks the sideline of the court this year, he’ll be walking across his own signature and his signature phrase, as GCC has named the court after him. Mackey has been the coach … Read more
Another person connected to an arson at a bear camp in Russell has appeared in court. Skylar Basina of Bayfield appeared on the 25th, but did not have a lawyer present, so his initial appearance was rescheduled for today. Basina is charged with three counts of arson to a building as a party to a … Read more
In a move designed to help support the outdoor recreation industry in the central U.P., a public-privatery collaborative has formed. The Outdoor Recreation Innovation Action Network or ORIAN will focus on helping the region adapt and diversify and develop a strategic framework for the growth of the outdoor recreation industry. The collaborative has formed with … Read more
The Lakeland Union High School Board of Education is now an eight-member board. The LakelandTimes reports at-large member Ann Hunt resigned from the board last week and the board “regretfully accepted” it. Hunt was not at the meeting and no reason for her departure was given. The topic of a smaller board and perhaps waiting … Read more
A Bayfield woman is scheduled to enter a plea and will be sentenced after being charged with a laundry list of charges, including false imprisonment and child neglect among others. According to TheDailyPress, Brianne Nicolette, 34, has opted not to go to trial after being charged with abusing a teenage boy. Child Protective Services was … Read more
The Lakeland Union High School Board of Education is now an eight-member board. The LakelandTimes reports at-large member Ann Hunt resigned from the board last week and the board “regretfully accepted” it. Hunt was not at the meeting and no reason for her departure was given. The topic of a smaller board and perhaps waiting … Read more
An Ashland man who threatened to shoot someone at Ashland High and Ashland Police officers will face trial in the fall. Lucias A. Herron,19, has been charged with making terrorist threats and battery or threat to a judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer. TheDailyPress reports the threat was made on social media that someone had … Read more