Michigan DNR Funds Deer Habitat Work on Private Lands

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

New Location for Ashland Cooperative Education Service Agency

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

Cruise Ships Will Dock in Houghton Again This Summer

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

Cadotte Resigns As Ashland County Jail Administrator

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

Michigan Governor Extends Ballot Return Times for Military

Governor Gretchen Whitmer yesterday signed legislation that will give military members and overseas voters extra time to cast and return their absentee ballots in future election. According to WXPR, Michigan clerks are required to electronically transmit or mail absentee ballots to military and overseas voters who requested one at least 45 days before an election … Read more

Michigan Governor Extends Ballot Return Times for Military

Governor Gretchen Whitmer yesterday signed legislation that will give military members and overseas voters extra time to cast and return their absentee ballots in future election. According to WXPR, Michigan clerks are required to electronically transmit or mail absentee ballots to military and overseas voters who requested one at least 45 days before an election … Read more

Bessemer City Council Addresses Road Repairs

The roads in Bessemer continue to be in dire need of repair and at the last city council meeting, the board voted to work on the problem. TheDailyGlobe reports Mayor Adam Zak said this year in particular has caused major damage to roads in the area, with sink holes in streets that have never seen … Read more

Plan for Snowmobile Route Being Brought to the Table Again

A plan to resurrect a proposed snowmobile route from Ashland to Odanah is being reexaminted by the Ashland County Board. TheDailyPress reports that the snowmobile trail would allow someone to ride all the way from Ironwood to Superior. The president of the Ashland Snowmobile Club, Ron Sztyndor, is also on the county board, and says … Read more

Former Homeless Shelter in Ashland Gets New Life

A shelter that’s sat empty in Ashland has been awarded funding to renovate it and convert the building into temporary housing. TheAshlandDailyPress reports that City Administrator Brant Kucera said the development is meant to help tenants moving between crisis housing and a permanent home. The building, which is the two story section of a motel … Read more

Former Ashland County Jail Administrator’s Firing Ruled Warranted

An appeal and the possibility of bringing a legal suit against the county are what could be in store for the former Ashland County Jail Administrator Kim Lavasseur, now that her termination has been held up by an impartial county officer. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Attorney John Carlson acting as the hearing officer upheld Lavasseur’s firing by … Read more