Michigan will be holding a voluntary statewide tornado drill at 1 pm today in observance of Severe Weather Week. Those who own a weather radio will hear an alert. MSP Capt. Kevin Sweeny says “the voluntary statewide tornado drill gives everyone a chance to put their severe weather plans to the test, so we are … Read more
The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency has taken aim at the leases of Bureau of Indian Affairs offices across the country, directing the General Services Administration to terminate their leases. That closure order includes the office in Ashland. The lease for the Bureau of Indian Affairs office and regional hub of all 11 federally … Read more
The company that provided senior meals for hundreds in Ashland and Bayfield counties has announced it will close on May 24th. TheDailyPress reports Chartwells Dining Services operated out of Northland College and provided meals for homebound seniors and at communal dining sites for a number of years, including hosting seniors for lunch on the Northland … Read more
The Gogebic Community College Ironwood XC Snowmobile National Championship races scheduled for this past Saturday were cancelled due to rain. Gogebic Community College and Cor PowerSports were all set to hold the second year of the race, but snowpack had deteriorated sufficently to make the track unsafe. There were 445 entries ready to race, but … Read more
A celebration was held on Saturday for the co-owners of ABR Ski Trails. Angela Santini and Eric Anderson are in the process of transitioning the trails into the Anderson Bluffs and River Trails Foundation. Santini and Anderson have run the trails for the last 30 years, with Anderson starting the trails with his dad back … Read more
After being hunted into veritable extinction in the early 20th century, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that Cougar cubs have been found living in the state. State biologists have verified the existence of two cougar cubs seen living on private property in Ontonagon County. A local resident submitted photos of the animals … Read more
A meeting of the Upper Peninsula Trappers Association is being held on the 29th in Ontonagon County for those interested in learning about trapping in Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties. The association invites experienced and novice trappers to attend the District 2 meeting being held at Twilly’s Sports Bar and Grill, 9am CT on U.S. … Read more
After issues caused the City of Ironwood to dissolve its contract with the United Baseball Congress to move a semi-professional baseball team to the city, the question of how now to bring Randa Field up to date remains. TheDailyGlobe reports that City Manager Paul Anderson has said that up until February 21st, the City was … Read more
A construction crew has begun to dismantle the Pier at Bayview Park, along the eastern part of Lake Shore Drive in Ashland. TheDailyPress reports the pier had been closed in 2022, when damage caused city officials to determine that repairs to the structure could not be made. In 2017, the $550,000 pier was built over … Read more
The search is on for a new Lakeland airport administrator. After Jon Schmitz’s resignation, Roger Grahl had been filling that position for several months and then nominated Jesse Birginal, manager of Lakeland Aviation to take over as of March 1st. TheLakelandTimes reports day to day operations of the airport have been made more efficient, and … Read more