Watersmeet is hosting an exhibit of some very famous paintings…The Ottawa National Forest Visitors Center has the honor of displaying 19 replica paintings of Smokey the Bear…the iconic symbol of forestry and caring for our woodlands by avoiding forest fires. Generations of visitors have viewed the exhibit and shared their stories of growing up with … Read more
The Mercer Public Library had special guests on Monday. TheLakelandTimes reports Governor Tony Evers and Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld visited the library to congratulate library director Julia Pusateri and library trustees Mike Nelson and Mary Warren on successfully bidding for a grant to fund the renovations of the library’s Memory Lab, Friends of the Library Meeting … Read more
Cooler weather is not far off and Warm the Children in Vilas County is ready to take applications from families in need of assistance. TheNewsReview posted the application in the paper, and also has applications in their front entryway. Once processed by Vilas County Social Services, the applying family will be contacted to schedule a … Read more
Residents in Ashland are becoming increasing concerned with the development of homeless camps along the shores of Lake Superior. TheDailyPress reports there are more than 25 camps along the lakeshore, with residents witnessing drug use in some camps and there have been thefts from construction areas from Stuntz Avenue to the oredock. Ashland resident Joshua … Read more
The planned splash pad project spearheaded by the Ashland Rotary Club has hit a snag. TheDailyPress Reports the city has raised water rates and now operating the splash park could cost more than originally planned. The Rotary agreed to pay the city $2,000 a year to cover the cost of water and maintenance for the … Read more
After a state court of appeals denied his bid to delay payment of a judgement against him in the defamation suit brought by the Lakeland Times and River News publisher Greg Walker, Kirk Bangstad, owner of the Mincoqua Brewing Company has agreed to pay Walker $580,000 of the $759, 428 judgement against him. Bangstad will … Read more
At the next meeting of the Vilas County Board, there will be a public hearing on the county’s 2025 budget. The finance and budget committee earlier this month did a brief review and some tweaking and approved a budget, and also approved a 2025 budget resolution that, according to TheLakeLandTimes will authorize Vilas County’s 2024 … Read more
The attorney for Nathan Monkelien, owner of the Stagecoach Bar and Grille in Ashland, accused of the shooting deaths of two men a year ago appeared before the court to contend that Monkelien’s right to a speedy trial is being violated and that he is being unlawfully held in custody. Attorney Jeremiah Meyer-O’Day said Monkelien … Read more
USA Today has named the Western U.P. as the winner of its Best Fall Foliage Destination Spot for 2024. The publication said Copper Peak was one of the best areas to get a panoramic view of the fall colors. TheDailyGlobe reports that Copper Peak’s adventure ride will be open through the 20th and provides an … Read more
At the meeting of the Hurley City Council on Tuesday, the board approved a new fee schedule for city businesses, and raised the adult entertainment license fee from $300 to $600 a year, with a reevaluation of those fees next year. TheDailyGlobe reports the council voted unanimously to approve that increase. Hurley has six adult … Read more