The 45th annual Cranberry Fest is set to return to the Vilas County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 4, and Sunday, Oct. 5. This popular event, hosted by the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce, traditionally draws over 45,000 visitors. Downtown Eagle River will also host some activities on Saturday, Oct. 4. Attendees can explore approximately … Read more
Park Theatre in Park Falls, a long-standing movie theater that first opened its doors in June 1950, is set to close on November 30. Owners Paul and Katie Freiburger, who purchased the theater in 2020 with plans for restoration, announced on Facebook that financial difficulties are forcing its closure. In their statement, the Freiburgers explained, … Read more
At a recent meeting of the Boulder Junction Town board, the primary discussion revolved around opening town roads to ATV and UTV usage, a controversial topic throughout the year. Boulder Junction ATV club president Dennis Duke supported the proposal, citing increased tourism and resident usage, while acknowledging the need for compromise. A town survey revealed … Read more
Copper Peak is installing a new 384 foot tall crane to build a two-acre, 37-degree concrete slab, an “engineering feat.” This project aims to restore Copper Peak as a ski-jumping hill for year-round training and events, boosting economic development in Michigan and Wisconsin. They anticipate hosting up to 10 annual International Ski Federation competitions, including … Read more
The Friends of the Gogebic County Fair Board at its meeting at the beginning of the month, announced premium payments will be mailed soon, excluding checks under $5. The premium is for everybody who exhibits at the fair, — they are eligible for premium money, based on how they place . TheDailyGlobe reports fair funds … Read more
Newmark commercial real estate, headquartered in New York City, has been given the exclusive listing to sell Northland College’s 19-building, 100-acre campus in Ashland. Newmark’s Managing Director Bruce Westling will represent the seller. The private liberal arts college, which shut down in May 2025 after 130 years on Lake Superior, offers a 400,000-square-foot campus with … Read more
Aspirus has decided it will resume contract negotiations with the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) after an unfair labor practice charge was filed. Nurses at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, whose contract expired August 2, seek competitive wages and oppose the September 17 closure of labor and delivery services and say in a statement said they remain ready … Read more
Congressman Tom Tiffany has reintroduced the Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act, aiming to designate the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior as Wisconsin’s first National Park. Currently a National Lakeshore, the islands would be elevated to National Park status under this legislation. Rep. Tiffany states this designation would preserve the islands, honor state heritage, … Read more
Team O’Reilly Auto Parts, Jacob Wheeler and Mark Daniels Jr., won their first Fishing Clash Team Series title at the Knighten Industries Heritage Cup on Tomahawk Lake late last week. They overcame an 11-pound deficit in the final hour, catching 43 bass totaling 65 pounds, 8 ounces, to beat Team Star Tron. Wheeler’s switch to … Read more
With many school districts in the country adopting a four day school week for various reasons, Ashland teacher Mark Reimer has proposed to do the same to address the teacher shortage and boost morale, citing its success in other rural districts. This could also improve attendance and academic performance through increased planning time. While Board … Read more