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
Bad wiring is thought to be the cause of a house fire on Witches Lake Road in Arbor Vitae. Early Tuesday morning crews responded to find fire and smoke coming from the attic of the home and had spread to a bedroom and the bathroom under the attic area. Everyone in the home made it … Read more
The Parks and Recreation Department of Boulder Junction has announced construction of an 18-hole disc golf facility will begin next month. The course is to be built on land already owned by the town just east of the Boulder Junction Community Building. The Parks and Rec Board Chair Laura Bertch says the course should be … Read more
Every year, local artists from around the state compete to have their artwork as part of the local Wildlife Stamp Design contests. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced it is accepting submissions for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design. The winning designs will appear on the 2026 collection of stamps. Each … Read more
Friday evening, fire broke out in a room at the Lac Vieux Desert Dancing Eagles Hotel, part of the Lac Vieux Desert Northern Waters Casino and Resort in Watersmeet. A maintenance worker saved the occupants of the room on the second floor of the hotel. The worker received treatment for smoke inhalation and was listed … Read more
The Glide, the iceskating ribbon installed for the first time this season is now closed, but according to WXPR, with the closure comes a re-capping of what an idea can become with the support of folks in the community. The idea was first floated by Henry Royer to the town after seeing videos of parks … Read more