The 15th Annual Light Up the Night Christmas Tree Burning Party was this weekend. The family friendly event featured music, fireworks and plenty of adult beverages as well as a bonfire for the kids to roast marshmallow over and hot chocolate in the clubhouse. Even though there wasn’t enough snow for a snowshoe hike this … Read more
A live WW2 era hand grenade was found among some items donated at the True North Goodwill in Ashland over the weekend. An employee found the item, called 911 and everyone was evacuated from the building. The grenade was placed outside the building when law enforcement arrived. The Marathon County Sheriff’s Department and Bomb Squad … Read more
With the news that the city of Bessemer didn’t qualify for a Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant from the Michigan DNR, the city council voted to send a letter to those who donated funds to cover the cost of a new trailhead, notifying them that they could retract their donation if they chose. TheDailyGlobe reports … Read more
At its most recent meeting, the Wakefield City Council voted to authorize the distiribution of the city’s updated master plan to the public for review and input. TheDailyGlobe reports state law requires 63 day review of the plan by the public and governmental agencies, with acceptance of comments, corrections and edits for the city to … Read more
Two trails in the western U.P. have reopened after over $10 million in repairs were made after the Father’s Day Flood in 2018. 19News reports both U.P. Trail number 3 at Lake Linden and Trail number 2 in Gogebic County will now be open for public use. The Department of Natural Resources says Trail number … Read more
At the Ironwood City Commission’s most recent meeting, the board approved an agreement with Domino’s Pizza, after more than 400 residents entered the City in Domino’s “Plowing for Pizza” promotion, a community-based partnership between Domino’s and 20 towns and cities across the country. TheDailyGlobe reports the “Plowing for Pizza” campaign provides $25,000 grants to be … Read more
Vilas and Oneida counties have announced that although the snowfall over the last couple of weeks was welcome, it was not enough to allow snowmobile trails in the area to open. TheLakelandTimes reports a press release said the said the county’s snowmobile trail system, which includes all funded and non-funded trails and routes, will remain … Read more
The Marshfield Clinic Health System has announced that along with other deep cuts in service in the northern region, Mercer Center will be closing. TheLakelandTimes reports the failed merger with Essentia Health, financial issues and a credit downgrade have all contributed to the decision to close the center. The closure of Mercer Center will be … Read more
Starting this Saturday and running every Saturday through the end of February, the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park will host winter activities. According to UPMatters.com, starting at 1pm, there will be a 2 and a half guided snowshoe hike. There will be a limited number of snowshoes available, if you have your own, bring them. … Read more
A student at Ashland High School has been nominated to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, an honors only program for high school students working towards careers as physicians or in medical research. TheDailyPress reports Gunnar Crowe, a member of the Bad River tribe has taken enough classes to become a certified nursing assistant from … Read more