Michigan Department of Transportation has announced repairs to roads and bridges will begin across Upper Peninsula starting on the 15th. The end date of each project will vary based on the needed repairs. MDOT will be investing almost $3 million dollars to repair three bridges in Iron and Ontonagon counties. US-45 over the east branch … Read more
The 100 Who Care Ashland and Bayfield Counties has finished its first year in existence, with the groups donating over $45,000 to local charities. TheAshlandDailyPress reports the most recent award of $12,600 was made to the Evelyn Goldbriggs Memorial / Iron River Library. The 126 members of the collective gave $100 each for the most … Read more
The Ashland City Council will vote tomorrow on whether to allow multiple housing units on the site of the old opera house. TheDailyPress reports Mayor Matthew MacKenzie is on board with the idea of converting the third floor of the building into four condominium units, each with a patio or deck on the east side … Read more
Most public areas in Bayfield will soon be smoke free. The Ashland Daily Press reports the policy was first considered by the city’s park department and planning and zoning team with input from members of the Northwest Wisconsin Lung Health Alliance. The Bayfield City Council approved an ordinance making all city owned parks and outdoor … Read more
Local communities that have been living under a boil water order will soon be able to use their taps again. TheDailyGlobe reports that in a meeting on Tuesday, hosted by the city of Wakefield, included representatives from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, C2AE, U.P. Engineers and Architects, the city of Bessemer, … Read more
The talley of damage caused by storms and flooding contines to rise as area officials struggle to ascertain what is needed in order to request federal assistance. TheDailyGlobe reports at present damage is around $10.6 million in Gogebic County alone, and will probably be more, as soon as officials are able to get back out … Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has once again awarded grants for deer habitat in the state. 6News reports this is the 15th year of the program to improve deer habitats on privately owned lands. This year 12 grants were awarded in 10 U.P. counties. Some of the grants will benefit short term habitats and … Read more
The Ashland Cooperative Educational Service Agency will soon have new office space. The AshlandDailyPress reports the CESA has been in a building that was originally a school built over 120 years ago with additions built in 1954. The CESA serves 15 school districts in the region with services like training, grant writing and insurance. The … Read more
Although Summer still seems far away, it will be here before you know it and with the warmer temperatures will come another visit from the American Queen Voyages cruise ship the Ocean Navigator. 6News reports The Ocean Navigator visited the Great Lakes for the first time last summer. She will dock in Houghton June 8th … Read more
More changes for the Ashland County Jail. The AshlandDailyPress reports recently hired Jail Administrator Kyle Cadotte has resigned after being involved in a single vehicle crash in Bell where it is suspected alcohol may have been involved. He was issued citations for inattentive driving and speeding. Cadotte had been at work for a week after … Read more