The Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Deparment has announced that ATV/UTV trails are now officially open along with the trails in the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest. TheAshlandDailyPress reports trails are in spring condition and crews are working on maintenance. Forestry and Parks cautions riders to be aware of trail conditions and their surroundings, ride with … Read more
A request by Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad that would have given his business access across town land to build a beer garden, despite the fact that the town would not give permission has been denied by a federal court judge. TheLakelandtimes reports Bangstad’s request for an injunction against the town is due, in … Read more
An Ashland County man is facing sexual assault charges. Jeffrey M. Hanson, of Clam Lake, is accused of sexually assaulting a young relative earlier in the month in Gordon. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Hanson is facing second-degree sexual assault charges and charges of causing a child aged 13-18 to view the act. Court documents state Hanson overpowered … Read more
The team of firefighters with the Phelps fire department who helped rescue a fisherman who went through the ice on South Twin Lake in early March are now going to receive special recognition. Passerby fishemen noticed the man stranded in the water just 50 yards from shore, and when they couldn’t reach him, they called … Read more
The City of Bessemer is getting close to wrapping up water and sanitary system work thats been ongoing for the last 3 years. TheDailyGlobe reports the work included replacement of more than 8 miles of water main, 6 miles of sanitary sewer, 1.25 miles of storm sewer and 115 lead impacted service replacements, as well … Read more
More details connected to the motorcycle accident on Sunday in Sanborn have been released. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Mathew Dewar, 28, of Saxon remains in critical condition after the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a car driven by Linda Stone, 74, of Odanah. Stone was turning left onto Maple Street from the eastbound lane of … Read more
Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstads legal issues continue. According to TheAshlandDaily press, Bangstad failed to appear in court to turn over financial records and answer questions regarding his finances as part of the defamation case in which he was found culpable. Gregg Walker’s lawyer has now filed a complaint for forfeitures involving the allegations … Read more
At the meeting of the Ironwood School Board earlier in the week, Superintendent Travis Powell announced his resignation. TheDailyGlobe reports Powell told the board he has been offered a position with the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District as a director of instructional services. Powell continue with the district through the end of June, while the board … Read more
Enbridge, along with partner, Lumberjack RC&D has announced that $350,000 in grant funding has been awarded to several projects in Bayfield County through the Eco Footprint Grant program. The AshlandDailyPress reports the Lake Superior Watershed Project, the Mackey Wetland Enhancement Project and the Iron River Community Forest will all receive part of that money. The … Read more
Although there were no contested races in this past election, there are new faces on the Vilas County Board. TheLakelandTimes reports Jerry Burkett was re-elected as board chairman and Carolyn Ritter was re-elected as vice-chair and Dan Kramer as second vice-chair. The new faces include Jacob Postuchow, Thomas Petrusky, Art Kunde, and Joseph Laux, who … Read more