A federal appeals court dismissed a Department of Justice appeal that upheld U.S. District Judge William Conley’s August 2025 ruling granting Lac du Flambeau-area homeowners an “implied easement” to use four roads on tribal lands. As reported by TheLakelandTimes, the dispute began in 2023 when the tribe barricaded the roads over expired easements. A temporary … Read more
Matthew Sterbenz, a 24-year veteran of the department and former assistant director, is the new Ironwood Public Safety Department director, succeeding the retired Andrew DiGiorgio, who served since 2011. TheDailyGlobe reports Sterbenz is a Gogebic Community College graduate and L’Anse native, and lives in Ironwood with his wife, Katie, and four children. He reported a … Read more
Preparations are underway for the 29th annual Book Across the Bay on February 14th. On the 29th, Marengo Valley Elementary students who have helped with the event for 11 years and the Ashland Fire Department, helping for the first time, have created about 1,200 ice luminaries for the 10K course from Washburn to Ashland. The … Read more
Ashland’s Bretting Community Center’s drop-in program has announced an updated winter schedule, running Sunday through Thursday. Drop-in sessions offer a wide range of activities suitable for all ages, including open gym access, an open game room, climbing, and pickleball. Most activities are available for a $1 fee, with times varying daily. For the complete, detailed … Read more
The Vilas County Board rejected Chairman Jerry Burkett’s proposed sale of nearly 1,000 feet of Riverside Park’s fairground complex. The LakelandTimes reports the sale, intended for revenue and pre-zoned for 10 housing parcels by the Eagle River city council despite public opposition, was defeated 16-3. Citing constituent feedback, lack of an environmental study, and the … Read more
Cumberland Police arrested three Ashland residents following a routine traffic stop late Saturday. The stop and subsequent search, based on probable cause, led to the seizure of significant quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana. The individuals arrested were identified as Sophie Lemieux, Robert Powless, and Jordan Jensen. All three were booked into the Barron … Read more
Gogebic Community College President Christopher Patritto has resigned, effective July 1, after just two years in the role. TheDailyGlobe reports Patritto told the Board of Trustees on Tuesday that after 40 years of work, he needs to focus on other areas of his life, a decision he hadn’t anticipated having to make six months ago. … Read more
A Vilas County home on Trails End Road near Land O’ Lakes was completely destroyed by a devastating overnight fire that started just before 1:00 a.m. Sunday. Initially reported as a chimney fire, the blaze rapidly spread to the roof, resulting in a total loss despite a massive mutual aid effort. All occupants were able … Read more
Mike Trantow, a former volunteer and board member, has been named the new executive director of the Minocqua Winter Park Foundation, effective April 1st. The LakelandTimes reports Foundation president Chad Metzger states Trantow’s extensive experience and knowledge in both Nordic skiing and mountain biking will aid the 6,500-acre park’s transition from recovery to growth following … Read more
The Hurley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors fired executive director Melissa Teeple on January 21st, citing poor communication and financial access issues, despite her success in recruitment and social media since April 2025. According to the DailyGlobe, the firing accompanied major board instability: President Rudy Oszakiewski, Bill Nantell, and Steve Fiene resigned amid internal … Read more