TheAshlandDaily Press reports there are plans for a roughly 92,000 sq ft building and a gas station, but no timeline has been set. Executive Vice President for Fleet Farm, Frank Steeves says the company is committed to opening the location, currently an architect is in the design process, which he hopes will be finished in … Read more
“A 59 year-old man was working on a skid steer in his garage Thursday afternoon when the hydraulics in the equipment failed, causing the bucket of the equipment to hit him. He was able to call a neighbor, who then called 911. The man was taken to Aspirus Eagle River Hospital where he was pronounced … Read more
“A 59 year-old man was working on a skid steer in his garage Thursday afternoon when the hydraulics in the equipment failed, causing the bucket of the equipment to hit him. He was able to call a neighbor, who then called 911. The man was taken to Aspirus Eagle River Hospital where he was pronounced … Read more
The owner of the Minoqua Brewing Company filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) on Thursday in an attempt to bar former President Trump from the Wisconsin ballot. Besides being the founder of the Minocqua Company Super PAC, Kirk Bangstad was a former Democratic candidate for the U.S. House and State Assembly. In … Read more
At its meeting last week, the Vilas County board approved bids for the purchase of the chassis/cabs of a plow truck and patrol truck. TheLakelandTimes reports the Vilas County highway commissioner said the approval of the bids is contingent on reviews the specs of each vehicle. Normally bids are taken for truck boxes and plows … Read more
The position of county 4-H coordinator has been expanded in Gogebic County. The current coordinator has been employed part time. The position would now be full time from the beginning of April to the end of November of the upcoming year. TheDailyGlobe reports the County Board of Commissioners chair, Jim Lorenson said the $40,000 salary … Read more
The stalemate continues between the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners and the Gogebic County Fair Board. TheDailyGlobe reports at their last meeting, the commissioners asked the Fair Board for a plan of what the 2024 should look like. The fair board requested more information from the commissioners about what their concept would be. Timelines are … Read more
“The Bessemer Sewer Authority will be receiving funds to update facilities, increase efficiency, and water safety. The city will receive over half a million dollars from the American Rescue Plan, and $254,000 from Michigan’s Drinking Water State revolving fund. The Bessemer system provides drinking water to 1800 residents. A plan to determine the best use … Read more
“The Carnegie Library in Bayfield will be throwing a party in honor of the building’s 120th anniversary. TheDailyPress reports the January Jubilee is scheduled for Saturday, January 13th. Tickets are limited to 100 due to the capacity of the building and its recommended that they be purchased in advance. Proceeds benefit the maintenance and restoration … Read more
“The city has proposed renovations to the Vaughn Public Library that are estimated to cost taxpayers $4.3 million dollars. TheDailyPress reports a group of residents, including Don “Ocky” Jaskowiak, say the money could be better spent and that his property taxes are already too high. The City Council had already voted to borrow money and … Read more