The Pine Lake Fire Department is participating in the “Keep the Wreath Green” campaign, a way to bring public awareness to fire safety. The Pine Lake Fire Department places a wreath at each one of their stations. Right now the department’s wreath lightbulb is completely green, which is a great sign. It means they have … Read more
Michigan’s gas tax is going up 1.4 cents per gallon starting Jan. 1, thanks to an automatic adjustment written into state law. The increase will move the state gas tax from 27.2 cents per gallon to 28.6 cents per gallon, according to a notice from the Michigan Treasury on Dec. 1. A law from the … Read more
The Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s Office has announced methamphetamine and fentanyl conspiracy charges against 10 people. The announcement comes after an investigation authorities say began in “early 2022.” “The allegations involve the historical delivery and distribution of over 100 pounds of methamphetamine in 2022 with an approximate street value exceeding $1 million and … Read more
The Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s Office has announced methamphetamine and fentanyl conspiracy charges against 10 people. The announcement comes after an investigation authorities say began in “early 2022.” “The allegations involve the historical delivery and distribution of over 100 pounds of methamphetamine in 2022 with an approximate street value exceeding $1 million and … Read more
Ironwood Road between Cleveland Road and State Road 23 is finally about to reopen. Asphalt surfacing still needs to be done and is scheduled for next year, Despite that, markings are being put down by crews and the intersection is expected to open some time late in the day on Monday. There will be some … Read more
The Mercer Chamber of Commerce is starting a new grant program to help area non-profits attract visitors. 12News reports the Claire D’Loon Giveback Grant is designed to help create more reasons for tourists to visit the area. Melissa Copp, Executive Director of the Mercer Area Chamber, along with the MACC says the grant will make … Read more
A house fire on Lullabye Lane in St. Germain Monday resulted in one person being injured. A plumber was working on the house when the fire started. TheLakelandTimes reports the extent of injuries to the workman have yet to be determined. A captain with the St. Germain fire service says the cause of the blaze … Read more
Water system improvements for Bessemer were on the agenda at the last meeting of the Bessemer City Council Monday night. TheGlobe reports the council voted to approve preliminary work on the project, estimated to cost about $2 million. The city would be responsible for about a quarter of the cost, which will come in the … Read more
The Jack Frost Festival kicks off Thursday night in Ironwood with the Ironwood Area Schools 6th Grade Choir Concert at 7. Friday afternoon, the Northern Elves Festival Holiday Market will be held from 3-7. Friday night is First Friday in downtown Ironwood. A John Denver Christmas is scheduled for 7 pm at the historic Ironwood … Read more
The Bad River Tribe and Canadian energy company Enbridge have been ordered by a federal judge to come up with a plan by mid December to shut down and purge the Line 5 oil and gas pipeline should erosion at Bad River increase and threaten to cause the rupture of the line. TheDailyPress reports the … Read more